@Holly Hunt promise I didn’t! Defensiveness is such a strong emotion that can come quick & fast hey. I definitely fall into the defensiveness trap at times 😹

@Alexander Freeman That sounds like feasible evidence in a court of law :P

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Hey Frankie, love this question. I’ve made mistakes before, especially early on as a fresher clinician completing clinical suicide risk assessments and not gathering enough information. In those moments, where it can (literally) feel life-or-death, the first step i try to take is regulating myself so I can think clearly rather than react from panic or shame. My process now is: • Pause and stabilise • Escalate and consult: seek clinical supervision or senior input before finalising the decision. I have been incredibly lucky with the clinical supervisors I have had through my career. • Return to policy/flowcharts — when emotions run high, structure reduces cognitive load and supports sound decision-making • Reflect and accurately — identify what I missed and what I’ll do differently next time. Clinical supervision has been essential to my professsional. It provides psychological safety to unpack mistakes, strengthens judgement, and shifts the focus from self-blame to learning. For me, recovery is about moving from shame to responsibility to growth.