This agency heavily values self-care due to exposure from secondary trauma.
What I wish was different
Nothing really.
Advice
Don't feel guilty when you are not doing anything at all during down time. The fact that you are physically present at their office already means a lot. It took me a while to recognize that. As an intern, I thought that I had to be constantly doing something, but my supervisor has explained to me many times that I should appreciate down time.
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Domestic Violence Counselor
June 2018 • Chico, CA
What I liked
The staff that I work with are great!
What I wish was different
I don’t think I would do anything different because I am still volunteering here.
Advice
Make sure to pay close attention to the training. Also every minute you have to give to volunteer here do it because it is a great experience to explore new things!
