While mental health professionals receive extensive training in caring for the needs and well-being of our clients, there is often little training provided on managing our own losses in the therapeutic process. Losses in the therapeutic relationship are complicated by many factors such as maintaining confidentiality, inability to connect with others around the loss, compartmentalizing the loss to meet with other clients, and at times, legal concerns. There can be limited guidance and support for therapists when they experience a loss in the counseling process. Managing a client loss and the subsequent grieving process should not go ignored or left for the therapist to handle alone.
This course reviews the losses therapists experience in their professional work, focusing on client loss (e.g., suicide, terminal illness, unexpected deaths). Attendees will be able to recognize their losses, the impact of those losses on self and counseling relationships, and the grieving processes in their counseling relationships. Attendees will be able to establish an effective approach to coping and maintaining professional competence.
1 hour CE. Recorded video format (non-interactive)
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