Patient Suicide Loss - Ongoing Support Group
An on-going virtual support group for mental health professionals who have lost patients to suicide or murder-suicide. Silenced by confidentiality, surrounded by stigma, and fearful of professional and/or legal repercussions, many clinicians describe the group as a lifeline in which they can openly process the complex and devastating experience of losing a patient to suicide. begin to understand the hidden layers of loss and psychic injury that reaches far this traumatic loss. With her extensive clinical experience and unique expertise, members work together to slowly piece back together their shattered personal and professional lives.
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Virtual Support Group
New York, NY 10011
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10 Wk Clinician Support Groups- Loss of a Patient
The collision of professional and personal identities in the devastating wake of a patient's suicide and the profound isolation of disenfranchised grief can create paralyzing anxiety and despair for even the most seasoned clinician. Confidentiality's walls of silenced imprisonment, fears of possible litigation lead many to consider leaving the profession they previously loved. Many clinicians report feeling overwhelmingly unprepared in terms of both suicide prevention training and postvention bereavement. Often described as a lifeline, the group provides a safe, supportive and confidential space where clinicians can share their grief while exploring clinical questions and concerns. Meets virtually.