I have been lucky enough to have exceptional role models in the field of behavior analysis serving individuals with Autism and related diagnoses. I have had supervisors who are deeply empathetic, prudent, discerning, effectively practical, patient with me (no small task), encouraging, and courageously persevering at times. I often think “what would [insert name of mentor] do?” when I am trying to make good clinical decisions, especially regarding my first mentor. She supervised my undergraduate and graduate supervisory experiences, so she had to help me twice to get my fieldwork requirements completed. God bless her! Having specific people in our lives who do the kind of work we wish to emulate is healthy and beneficial for pursuing excellence.
"God's love precedes our behavior" - how utterly beautiful.
Thank you so much Kristin. Such a mystery for us to behold and accept.