As you may be aware, we have had a few occasions when we have briefly re-opened for new referrals, however, we quickly find we are full and have to close the booking system again. We realise this is very disappointing and frustrating, and find it very frustrating and stressful ourselves.
All the psychologists are working remotely, as is our secretary, Bernie. This brings quite a few challenges and slows down our communication. Katie has just begun her maternity leave and Michaela has been able to arrange childcare to increase to 3 days this year. After a full-time career, Lenore is enjoying part- time work . I aspire to some time off.
Given the huge amount of time required to score, analyse, interpret and write our detailed reports and recommendations, (10 to 15 hours at the end of the half day assessment), there is very little time left for counselling and feedback sessions and liaising with other professionals in a part time week. It does not take long for new referrals to have to wait too long to get in, and we close our books and the cycle starts again.