It’s important to James that his clients understand he is coming from a similar place, and that he appreciates what it means to be a part of their community. He says his clients and the community as a whole, often look down on or resist reaching out for help, even when it’s needed most. He also ensures each client feels they can reach out to him anytime - his work does not end when he goes home: “It’s a 24/7 commitment.” He’s an “encourager” in his work. James works to inspire his clients to never give up, especially when they feel their situation is unfixable. Two of James’ mottos he says he shares often when all feels hopeless, are: “Don’t give up five minutes before the miracle happens,” and “When you’re ready, the teacher will appear.” It’s easy to hear James’ dedication and passion for his job when he speaks about it; the work he says is something he would do even if a paycheck wasn’t involved. On tough days, he reminds himself to continue practicing the patience and tolerance with himself that he strives to show his clients. James says Harvest of Hope is a perfect fit for him because he knows his colleagues working alongside him share the same level of motivation he does. Everyone, he noted, goes above and beyond every day, and he holds implicit trust in his co-workers, which allows him to do his best work. James’ commitment to addiction and mental health counseling is solid. His future goals include continuing his education with a second Master’s degree in addiction and mental health counseling, so he can better serve his community with the best practices and knowledge available.
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