When the Work We Love Changes Us Client suicide is one of the most feared experiences in mental health practice. We receive training in suicide assessment, safety planning, risk management, documentation, and crisis intervention. We learn to recognize warning signs and respond to concerns. These skills are essential, but clinical training can sometimes leave therapists with an unrealistic belief that if they do everything correctly, suicide can always be prevented. When a cli

Imagine experiencing one of the worst days of your life. You're overwhelmed, scared, and trying to get help. Suddenly, you're surrounded by strangers asking personal questions, using unfamiliar terminology, and making decisions that affect your life. And you're expected to understand what's happening. In this episode of The Art of Being a Therapist, Ashley and Morgen take listeners inside three systems that many therapists work in, refer clients to, and/or know surprisingly l

When the Work We Love Changes Us You worked with them for years. You knew about their childhood, their relationships, their fears, and the things they hoped would change. You celebrated their progress, sat with their pain, and witnessed moments of growth that few other people ever saw. Then one day, you receive a phone call: Your client has died. Maybe it was an overdose. A car accident. A sudden medical event. Maybe you never learn exactly what happened. You look at your cal