Well, the three weeks are over. It has been a very good experience for both the client and me. I forget that when you set out to teach another, you always learn something in the bargain. So what did I learn? I learned to pay more attention to non-verbal cues that there may be something going on in the background. I found that once I stepped back, I could see what was really going on, and what the key issues were. Ultimately, this made it a lot easier to see what the root of the problem was, and helped me find a way to best approach the client’s concerns. As a result, I think we got a lot farther with her, and helped to put some of her concerns at ease. For my client there were legitimate trust issues as barriers to learning. She had been living in her home on her own and didn’t want strangers coming in who might decide that she was at risk living by herself. Once she understood we were there to help her stay in her home and remain independent, her cooperation and participation greatly increased. In fact, she is eager to continue her exercises and would like to continue receiving visits. I really hope she keeps up with the good work!

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