I was trained in IPS the first two years of working at the respite house, and I agree, it’s an essential way to connect with individuals rather than label, discard, and stigmatize them. It allows us to connect on a human level, engage in two-way conversations, and find common ground. I feel that if we are able to get social service workers to realize they aren’t much different from the people they “service,” then we’ll have made real progress. Until that time, we’re trapped within this hierarchy that’s imbedded in the system. Also, thank you for reading and commenting about IPS, I appreciate your view.
Well, I do know change comes slowly and from purposeful movement. Of course we could abolish the system completely, have nothing to replace it that benefits or encourages wellness, and then we’re just kind of negating the chance at any form of healing process. I don’t disagree that the system is corrupt and perpetuates criminal action (I’ve met many families, mothers, siblings who have had their adult child killed in psychiatric hospitals because of gross and intentional misuse of medication) but I also believe that humans are social, creative, and spiritually connected people who, at some level, crave the need to be heard and be seen. I see nothing wrong with a system that perpetuates that. The problem is we’re not even close with what’s in place now.
And that’s where the trouble comes in. We need some serious, systematic change and a lot of people (that’s an understatement) speaking up to both overthrow and overcome the system today. Maybe one day we will reach that point. All we can do is stay true to ourselves and keep pushing. I appreciate your comment and thank you so much for reading.
I completely agree. Thank you for taking the time to read my words and get a sense of who I am. One day the system will catch up with all of us, hopefully. And you can bet I’ll keep writing. Wishing you well.
Hi Elizabeth, you are too kind! It warms my heart to know that you and others have found something so relatable in this piece. Thank you for reading, commenting, and savoring my words.
You make wonderful points! You are so right, connection is delicate, and yet life is all about connection, real connection, and when that breaks, the relationship, friendship, whatever, also breaks. Thank you for taking the time to read and receive my words, and I really appreciate your comment.
Thank you so much for your kind words! it’s been a long journey, and it will continue to be a long journey, but I feel confident peace will prevail. Hoping you are well.
Thanks. It’s true, what those drugs attempt to “fix”, they really create especially when you try to get off the things. Anyway, thanks for reading, and I’m very thankful and glad I found 2nd Story as well.
Thanks! I also caught onto your sarcasm in your other comment, especially when you said “the system is perfect, if it wasn’t it wouldn’t exist”. That gave me a good chuckle, thank you and thanks for reading!
Thank you! And thank you for reading, and commenting, I really appreciate it. Knowing others have enjoyed this writing as much as I enjoyed pouring myself into it is truly wonderful.
There’s always a chance for things to be different. We just have to keep making sure our voices are heard.
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I was trained in IPS the first two years of working at the respite house, and I agree, it’s an essential way to connect with individuals rather than label, discard, and stigmatize them. It allows us to connect on a human level, engage in two-way conversations, and find common ground. I feel that if we are able to get social service workers to realize they aren’t much different from the people they “service,” then we’ll have made real progress. Until that time, we’re trapped within this hierarchy that’s imbedded in the system. Also, thank you for reading and commenting about IPS, I appreciate your view.
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Well, I do know change comes slowly and from purposeful movement. Of course we could abolish the system completely, have nothing to replace it that benefits or encourages wellness, and then we’re just kind of negating the chance at any form of healing process. I don’t disagree that the system is corrupt and perpetuates criminal action (I’ve met many families, mothers, siblings who have had their adult child killed in psychiatric hospitals because of gross and intentional misuse of medication) but I also believe that humans are social, creative, and spiritually connected people who, at some level, crave the need to be heard and be seen. I see nothing wrong with a system that perpetuates that. The problem is we’re not even close with what’s in place now.
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And that’s where the trouble comes in. We need some serious, systematic change and a lot of people (that’s an understatement) speaking up to both overthrow and overcome the system today. Maybe one day we will reach that point. All we can do is stay true to ourselves and keep pushing. I appreciate your comment and thank you so much for reading.
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Yes! I’m familiar with Szasz, and have some of his quotes hanging up in my shared office at work so others are forced to think too (lol).
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I completely agree. Thank you for taking the time to read my words and get a sense of who I am. One day the system will catch up with all of us, hopefully. And you can bet I’ll keep writing. Wishing you well.
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Thank you, Daisy. I’m thrilled you got a chance to read it and share it. We will make it in this wild world, I promise!
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Hi Elizabeth, you are too kind! It warms my heart to know that you and others have found something so relatable in this piece. Thank you for reading, commenting, and savoring my words.
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You make wonderful points! You are so right, connection is delicate, and yet life is all about connection, real connection, and when that breaks, the relationship, friendship, whatever, also breaks. Thank you for taking the time to read and receive my words, and I really appreciate your comment.
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Hi Ruby, thank you for reading and commenting, I really appreciate your thoughts. We will, truly, conquer.
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Thank you so much for your kind words! it’s been a long journey, and it will continue to be a long journey, but I feel confident peace will prevail. Hoping you are well.
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Thanks. It’s true, what those drugs attempt to “fix”, they really create especially when you try to get off the things. Anyway, thanks for reading, and I’m very thankful and glad I found 2nd Story as well.
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Thanks! I also caught onto your sarcasm in your other comment, especially when you said “the system is perfect, if it wasn’t it wouldn’t exist”. That gave me a good chuckle, thank you and thanks for reading!
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Thank you! And thank you for reading, and commenting, I really appreciate it. Knowing others have enjoyed this writing as much as I enjoyed pouring myself into it is truly wonderful.
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Thank you! And hmm . . . maybe those Push Pops aren’t as innocent as everyone thinks.
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