Question: Boundaries and Limitations

Read the story called The Bridge.

Then respond: Would you let go of the rope?

Limits, margins, boundaries, whatever you call them, it is hard to have them when you are a problem solver, peacemaker, "responsible", nurturing person. I also was extremely unnerved when I read this story, but it gives a fresh perspective on how to help. I think my first reaction was "How unbelievable, he put his own life before someone else!" My second reaction was "I wish I could do that sometimes!" My third was pounding on the table and realizing I am not the answer to all the world's problems. I also realized that I have been the person at both ends of the rope and frustration and anxiety happen at both ends, no matter the outcome.

Please respond with your reactions and thoughts and talk about the limitations of your practice. How does this impact your thinking about helping people? What does this mean for practice?

Please answer all questions from a Social Work perspective. Must be APA format and 1 to 2 pages.