For many clients, repeated service disruptions can create experiences of grief, loss, and helplessness. This exercise helps clients process such experiences within their broader context.
What has your experience been with having to start over frequently?
What messages have these experiences given you about yourself?
What would it mean to you if these problems were systemic rather than personal shortcomings?
What have you lost because of these disruptions?
What are you tired of handling alone?
What would you want me/other providers to understand about your experience?
Help clients externalize systemic barriers, reduce self-blame, and process losses associated with disruptions. This in turn helps develop a more compassionate understanding of their experiences.