Citation

Alexander JL. Smith Coll. Stud. Soc. Work 2007; 77(2-3): 67-78.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J497v77n02_05

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Mourning a suicide can be a difficult, complicated experience for family and friends. A therapist's bereavement can be even more complex. The multitude of feelings is often unspoken and/or unattended by colleagues, loved ones, and themselves. This article explores some defenses, both helpful and unhelpful, that one clinician used to process the event. © by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Client suicide; Impact on therapist