Social Worker Memo
I would start off my introduction by saying, “Hi David! My name is Miss Gina. It is nice to meet you.” To validate the purpose of our meeting, I would tell David that I am a social worker and that my job is to help kids feel better when they are going through something that is hard or scary. To provide a handle, I would tell David, “I can help you with whatever you feel comfortable talking about. If you are not ready to talk about anything yet, that is okay too. We can take things slow and talk about things as you are ready. I will have to share with Ms. Gold and Mrs. Cantanze about what we talk about in our sessions, but I promise whatever you tell me, your mother will never find out. You can trust me David. These meetings are a safe