#helping professions

[gameo-archive]

"I asked them to send an encouraging word or two for those of us in helping professions."

First of all, so glad you two are doing this cameo event. George's cameo fundraiser brought such joy to our community. [pause for applause] I am a social worker, who works in a pediatric a&e, intervening and supporting kids and families in crisis situations and bearing direct witness to a lot of suffering. DBD is such an emotionally intelligent show that my colleagues and I discussed each episode as we saw it from our clinical perspective. Months later, this show still means so much to me. A hazard of this job is a high risk of developing PTSD. This autumn has been full of hard cases at our hospital."

Jayden shares some of his character prep for Charles' abusive back story.

Jayden: And we got you. No matter what. So you can always fall back on this and listen to us two idiots talking rubbish.

George: And we're just a mirror away.

Edited to add transcript:

J: Hi, Erin! It is Jayden and George here from G: Dead— J: The Dead Boy Detectives. Did you think we were going to say that in unison G: [nods] [J&G laugh] G: He’s already forgotten about! J: So, you have said—I’ll read this out: “First of all, so grateful that you two are doing this Cameo event. George’s Cameo fundraiser brought such joy to our community—“ [Claps.] G: Aww! J: “I am a social worker who works at a paediatric A&E, intervening and supporting kids and families in crisis situations and bearing direct witness to a lot of suffering—“ G: Wow… J: “DBD is such an emotionally intelligent show that my colleagues and I discussed each episode as we saw it from our clinical perspective.” That’s really, really interesting. “Months later, the show still means so much to me. A hazard of this job is high risk of developing PTSD. This autumn has been full of hard cases at our hospital. Can you give me/helpers some words of encouragement?” J: Well, first of all, the fact that you guys can come together and, you know, discuss some of the themes of the show and relate it to your personal life was kinda the whole reason we kind of took on these characters, and that was the aim. You know, we wanted people to be able to take, you know, the-the things that Edwin and Charles go through and put them into their real-life situations, so, yes, thank you so much for that. J: Um, you said here that you intervene and support kids and families in crisis situations. I think that really relates to Charles’s story. I remember when I was doing my research for-for Charles, I actually spoke to people that do the same job you do and they kind of spoke me through how people, you know, act in them kind of environments, and how, you know, they—the different coping mechanisms and stuff like that, so I have massive, massive respect for what you do, and I really hope that, you know, continue to do it and be a positive light for everybody, and… yeah. G: Mm. J: I hope that’s a good-enough few words of encouragement. G: That’s a lovely few words. J: George? G: I would say, just to add to that, I-I would just say, you know, I think you’re no better than anyone else. You can’t control, like, how many hard cases there are at a time at a facility like yours, but, I’m sure the winter isn’t helping, so we’re nearly at the end of the year, um, it’s been a tough year for for everyone, um, I would say to you and your coworkers and your helpers, lean on each other, because, you know, I speak on behalf of me, Jayden, and the cast, like, having, having a core group that you can lean on in times of difficulty and strife is-is really, um, the most powerful thing, cos it makes you feel like you can overcome anything. So keep doing that, but it sounds like you already are. Um, and have, I hope you have a less heavy week, um, but even if it is heavy, you clearly have capacity for it—your helpers have capacity for it. Keep looking after yourself. And, um, thanks again for [???] J: And we got you. No matter what, so, you can always fall back on this and listen to us two idiots talking rubbish— G: And we’re just a mirror away!

[moldypoff]

Minced Meat Man and his Trash Husband

Wait wait wait- let me explain-

It’s you! (And you with the rest of the crew!)

No I am not missing anybody-

Haha, yeah, sorry, this is just the full image

(Someone please teach me how to not use one canvas for all of my drawings, this took like 27 layers 😭)

[the-forgotten-mind]

Self Care in the Helping Professions

Pre-COVID19, we lived in a society that was so focused on individual career progression that it was almost frowned upon taking the time you deserve (accumulated time: sick and vacation), advocating for yourself, and missing work. 

During COVID19, things were starting to change. We as a society started focusing more on mental health awareness and stigma, self care, and becoming the best versions of ourselves.

After the world opened again, I have started to advocate for myself as a person and employee, I am not afraid of taking time off from work, I try my best to focus on my self care and becoming the best version of myself. I am so proud of myself for being able to call out of work without feeling guilty. 

[finsterwalds]

Thinking about better call saul if the action took place in france just because I wanted to see them in cunty robes lmao. More thoughts under the cut!

Obviously the action and the whole premise of bcs/brba wouldn't work in france (legal system aside, the whole cartel and walter white storyline would have to suffer major changes due to social security and the mexican cartel well. not existing here stricto sensu). But let's talk about the real Important Stuff : their names

I think Howard Hamlin would work well as Edouard Hamelin. He looses the cool HH initials yes, but it works really well as a genuine french name imo, and Howard/Edouard are pretty close phonetically

Chuck could still be called Charles without any realism issue, but he'd be nicknamed Charlie rather than Chuck because that's what a french person would go for... nicknames don't work the same, yeah

Kimberly Wexler and James McGill, I have no idea lmao. James when translated becomes Jacques, but it's such a boomerish uncool name that I cannot resolve myself to call my boy like that. It's also one generation too old. Jimmy being born in '60 could technically be called Jacques, but it'd be old-fashioned, as it's a name mostly given to the kids of the decade that came before him. McGill is an irish name, so something funny could be making Jimmy a breton with a funky last name like Gall/LeGall ? That's hilarious to me. But who knows.

Saul Goodman is a pun, so this is even harder for me to conceptualize. Saul's marketing would definitely not work in france at all, as no one would realistically hire a lawyer with a puny name and such chaotic displays (+ I think ads for legal démarchage are illegal mind you). However, let's have a crack at it. It would have to be a pun based off an expression similar to "it's all good man", or implying something positive and familiar... I need to think on that one.

[the-forgotten-mind]

“It is not your job to save everyone” - @YungPueblo Twitter

This is something that I am still working on. I went into the helping professions to help others and I never realized the amount of mental and emotional brain power it would take to do this job. I love working in the helping professions and I know that I cannot save everyone. They have to want it more than me, I can't want it for them.

Yung_Pueblo ~ Twitter

[sweetsouldhavernas]

things that the doctor is NOT.

[palatinewolfsblog]

"Reading isn't important because it helps to get you a job. It's important because it gives you room to exist beyond the reality you're given. It is how humans merge. How minds connect. Dreams. Empathy. Understanding. Escape." Matt Haig, Notes on a Nervous Planet.

[sermna]

It's good to have a non-artist critique your work from time to time because they will 100% have something wild to say

[sadlynotthevoid]

I'm not sure if I told you guys about the time I dreamed that 20ish Jason Todd died yet again and Death was pissed off because "really? Again? Wtf Batman. The universe doesn't keep reviving your son just so you can see how much he lasts!" And "He has a work to do you know?!". Besides, she's fond of the bright young soul.

So, she calls her uncle to help him. And what you know? Her uncle is the God of Death (because yes, my brain is like that sometimes). They sit to talk and come up with a solution.

First, taking advantage of the effects still present of the last time-space crisis and the spirits protecting the soul, they regress the time of this universe to when Jay had just left All Caste, way before he had came back to Gotham.

Then, Death places Red Hood!Jason's memories on the soul of his younger self. Not too harsh to force his soul to crack, but not too light to let them fall. Just deep enough so he finds them when he meditates.

And by last, God of Death tells the spirits where they should guide the boy to. The perfect place for him.

Where is the best place for a soul who craves for home and safety? Of course, that's with someone who has the heart to care and accept a new loved one and the determination to protect them.

That's how Jason Todd, teenage assassin in an existential crisis, ends up waking up in the softest bed he has ever been in some foreign country. At his side there's a redhead teen sitting in a sofa, a book in his hands and other boy— this one with black hair and pajamas— lying on his lap.

The redhead— Cale, as he presents himself— is mysterious but kind hearted guy. He also knows things. So much so that if he weren't as he is, Jason would suspect. As things are, he knows he's just used to collect information. A bit like a bat, but not quite. A bat would plan how to use it against the possible enemy. Cale? Well, he doesn't even bother to hide what he realized about him. He's also ridiculously casual about it.

Who offers an assassin if they want their hidden weapons back? This guy, apparently.

Jason only knows he's not totally unconscious because at one point an old guy entered with tea and pastries for the three and Cale, the little shit, choose that moment to reassure Jason.

"Don't worry. My butler is an assassin too and we don't treat him different for it."

The old geezer almost let got the porcelain teapot to the floor. Though, points for him for recovering so fast.

"Young master? May this Ron know who you would be talking about?"

"Hm? Who do you think? Hans? The only thing he can kill is Rok Soo's humor. It's you, obviously."

"..."

Rok Soo, the sleeping beauty complex guy pretending to be asleep on Cale's lap, was sweating badly. If everyone in the room weren't already aware he was clearly pretending, someone may had thought he was ill.

Later on, he realizes there was a reason Cale had said that at that moment.

He's looking at the butler subtly terrorize the boys to behave, treating the siblings like two particularly mischievous puppies. Then he turns around and uses the same tune to advise him to be careful with his wounds. And that's when he thinks 'Oh. He doesn't see me as a menace'.

Of course he doesn't. His employer just confirmed he's aware of his identity— at least partially— and his own nature. The biggest advantage of an assassin is their secrecy. After their identity is exposed, the only reason they won't attack is if the assassin believes the risk is worthy. Telling the assassin he knows he's an assassin was his way to show Jason's own intentions: none.

Jason didn't intend to end up in that field where these teens find him. He didn't intend to be brought in their vacation house. He definitely didn't plan that the people to found him passed out would be whoever these rich guys were.

But he didn't have anything against all of this either.

Well, maybe the wound. He could make it without the blood loose and the soon-to-be scar to add to his collection.

Either way, at least he had a safe place to stay and think. Just think. Because, the memories he saw— what is he supposed to do now that he has his answer?

His da— Bruce. Bruce didn't care for him as much as Jason does for Bruce. Bruce obviously didn't love him as he thought. And certainly, Bruce was way more willingly to harm him than he believed.

And Jason— well, Jason couldn't waste a second life on a man who didn't put hin even at the same level than the Joker of all people. But maybe his expectatives were too high? He hadn't planned what to do if his life was meaningless to him.

So, Jason needed time. Time to ponder and heal. Those things are better done in a safe place.

That's what Jason has in mind when Cale offers him to stay with them.

[rose-tinted-kalopsia]

Gavin's love of space + Xavier's association with space

🤔 Miss Roxie, is there something you need to share with us? 🎤

XIU 😭😭😭😭😭 THIS WHEN I JUST SAW SOMEONE ON TWITTER SAY IF YOU FLIP XAVIER'S IMAGE HE BASICALLY LOOKS LIKE GAVIN 😭😭😭😭😭 WJFJSNGBJSJGJSJFBWNBGHEJGHSJFA omg i know gavin also has one card that looks like one of xavier's 4* ones ... i put them side by side once 😭 but i don't remember which ones they were 😭😭😭😭

[thevioletscout]

I want everyone in the Fallen London community to know that I have spent 2, maybe 3 days drawing cards in the opportunity deck as Fae trying to get the damned Burning Shadows card because I want the Trickster profession (gonna work my way up to Crooked Cross).

And I have drawn like every fucking card in the game except the ONE I need. I'm not even getting the Urchins card for an alternative!

What makes it even worse is I've drawn the card several times on Emery's account. Like thanks but wrong character.

[the-forgotten-mind]

Burnout in the Helping Professions (part 2)

I don’t even know where to start... I took a month break in between jobs because we could afford it and I was burnt out. I was working in homes in the community and being ran into the ground. I graduated, thought that I was on to bigger and better things. Now, I work for a partial program and I am starting to get burnt again. Maybe it’s the field and the only way to deal with it is by either doing self care which may include taking time off or leaving the field altogether. I think I am in the right field of work, I just don't know if I am in the correct subcategory. What if I never find my subcategory?

[t-u-i-t-c]

a fateful bond

[nekropsii]

I've been seeing the theory that pale erikar was fully intended to be canon. Do you have any thoughts on that?

I’ve read that essay and it is very much so not a good one.

[crush3dmary]

Brother I've had the craziest weekend at work, so happy I booked tonight off. Friday night we had to put the shelter in lockdown because of an incredibly violent client destroying property outside, kicking and punching the doors and windows, and threatening to kill people, and then he said he was going to kill me for discharging him. Then when the police showed up (as its policy to call them when anyone is at risk, I don't like it either) bro punched a cop. Then last night he showed up during my shift and caused a ruckus AGAIN and oh my god this shit is par and parcel for the job but I spent like half my shift both Friday and Saturday having to write reports and you have no idea how happy I am to get a little break from all this shit. And how has your weekend been?

[knifekris]

every day i struggle to make choices