I loved gaining practical experience in working with troubled teenagers dealing with severe mental illness. I got to develop confidence in what I was telling the clients and enforce as needed. I also loved connecting with the clients and seeing them progress through treatment.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be confident in what you say, ask the other staff questions but not in front of the clients, and do not trust a single word out of the mouths of the clients as they will manipulate undetected.