Periagoge
Scenario

When you can no longer explain why you chose helping work

My teenage client asked me why I became a social worker and when I started explaining about wanting to help people I realized I sounded fake even to myself.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Prolonged exposure to systemic dysfunction can erode the idealistic motivations that originally drew someone to service.

Your guide for this
Aurelius
Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Social Services — Social Work & Case Management?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.