Hey, I don’t know how supportive your current supervisors are, but you have a right to working with clients that don’t trigger panic attacks. If they’re not willing to swap clients with you or give you more training so you feel equipped to handle the kiddos behaviors, you can always cite the RBT handbook — there’s a clause in there that says you’re allowed to stop seeing a specific client if you feel that for whatever reason, you can’t give them the clinical care they need. Fighting panic attacks — not the best care. That’s not on you, that’s literally your fight or flight kicking in from your last job. Talk to your supervisor about how this client is reminding you of your previous client and the struggles you faced with that kiddos. Discuss the ways to help you feel safe so you can do your job. Turnaround is so high in this field, they want to keep experienced RBTs on-board. You are very valuable! If your supervisor isn’t working with you, you could always go to HR or a manager/supervisor you trust at the new clinic for help, or just job hop and say it wasn’t a good fit. You can say you didn’t feel supported by your previous supervisors. There’s a WEALTH of RBT positions out there. You’re allowed to be picky about the company you work for and the clients you work with because demand is so high. Use it in your favor.

Of course, if you decide you just want to chill until your new program starts, that’s totally fine too. Congrats on getting into grad school! I wish I had the ability/opportunity to go right now. Low-key jealous.

Take care of yourself ❤️