Welcome back to The Power of Presence, the podcast dedicated to helping parents, caregivers, and support workers build strong, secure relationships through emotional presence and connection.

Unlike parents or long-term caregivers, support workers enter a client’s life during moments of transition, crisis, or change—often when trust is fragile. In this episode, host Jyee Byrne from Wolfpack Support Services explores how to build trust quickly while maintaining healthy boundaries.

We’ll cover:

Why trust must be earned, not assumed, in support work.

How to create a safe space for hesitant or resistant clients.

The balance between professional empathy and personal boundaries.

How to prevent burnout and sustain long-term effectiveness as a support worker.

Key Takeaways:

💡 Set the tone from day one – First impressions matter; clients need to feel safe and heard.

💡 Respect their pace – Some clients need time to open up, and that’s okay.

💡 Trust is built on clear boundaries – Over-promising or overextending weakens the relationship.

💡 Handling resistance with patience – Clients may test if you’ll give up on them. Keep showing up.

💡 Self-care matters – Support work is emotionally demanding; maintaining boundaries prevents burnout.

🌟 This Week’s Challenge:

Reflect on how you show up as a support worker. Are you balancing connection with boundaries? Are you focusing on small wins instead of just outcomes? Pick one area to improve and notice how it changes your interactions.

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