“I’m haunted by it:” experiences of licensed counselors who had a client die by suicide

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Article

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Psychology

Publication Date

5-5-2021

Abstract

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore how licensed professional counselors (LPCs) experienced a client death by suicide. Data was collected through interviews with seven LPCs. The following four themes emerged: (1) elements that influenced grief; (2) impact on identities; (3) messages from self and others; and (4) healing strategies. The authors provide suggestions for clinicians, agencies, clinical supervisors, and training programs regarding pre-and-postvention support and advocacy.

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This article was originally published in Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy. The full-text article from the publisher can be found here.

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Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy

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