In today's episode of Psych Talk, I discuss grief therapists and other mental health professionals experience after the death of a client. This is not something readily talked about in graduate school or that mental health professionals are necessarily prepared for. I discuss the unique challenges therapists face when it comes to grief, how many of us do not feel we can grieve in "traditional ways" (e.g. attend funerals), ethics surrounding attending end of life traditions, as well as my own experiences with the passing of clients. I also discuss things to consider when deciding how or if you want to engage in traditional death rituals such as attending a wake/funeral, sending cards or flowers, etc. Lastly, I discuss ways therapists and other mental health professionals can grieve and cope with their grief, while remaining within ethical bounds.

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