I find that, for my own sanity, I have to be very careful with personal boundaries, a challenging balancing act. On the one hand I love people very deeply and strive to make strong connections with them. On the other hand, in order to be an effective change agent, I need to not be emotionally enmeshed in their life and problems. I need to stay somewhat detached in order to see and act on the truth in a loving way. I have been accused of being cold and my licensing board warns me not to have dual relationships and not to get to close with those I work with.
