What golf teaches me about…

Polo Shirts – What golf teaches me about Boundaries

A good game has many characteristics. Important points like knowing the rules, employing strategy, & warming up before a shot, which can be all applied when working with clients to help ensure interactions or interventions don’t go off course.

“What golf teaches me about Boundaries” came from an idea Wendy had during a game while preparing to present to a conference in Singapore, and again we get to support a worthy cause.

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Some examples:

- Warm-up to prepare for shots, and prepare for client interactions for good outcomes
- Choosing the right club, and the appropriate therapeutic intervention is key
- Stay on the fairway for fewer strokes and make client relationships less risky by understanding the professional boundaries framework
- Understanding the context of the whole course is as important as recognizing the bigger picture with clients
- Avoid sand traps on the course; similarly, learn to recognize and avoid red flags at work
- Aim to play the ‘long game’, ensuring you have the support to sustain yourself in the job to prevent burnout
- A strategic game is a stronger game, and choosing suitable strategies with clients is vital
- Seek guidance from a pro to improve accuracy, or confer with trusted colleagues or supervisors to enhance client outcomes
- And most importantly, be open to the game taking you on a different course, or an interaction with a client starting a different journey.