Psychologists' Experiences of Grief after Client Suicide
A Qualitative Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13628579 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Allison J Darden (Licensed Psychologist, Portland, Maine), Philip A Rutter (Widener University and Private Practitioner, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 317-342 |
| Publication date | 2011-09-13 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2190/om.63.4.b |
| PMID | 22010371 |
| OpenAlex | W2024179866 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 26 |
Six clinical psychologists were interviewed regarding their experiences with client suicide. Interviewee's responses offered the following insights: (a) all their experiences met the criteria for prolonged grief; (b) the respective work settings significantly influenced the clinician's recovery process; and (c) male clinicians (in contrast to female respondents) reported no personal impact from the client's suicide. Finally and surprisingly, all participating psychologists did not question their clinical skills after the suicide, citing rather their understanding of the client's choice to suicide being outside of their control. Implications for clinical training, practice, and research are addressed
Grief · Medical emergency · Poison control · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Suicide prevention · Clinical Psychology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Medicine · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
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| Citations per year | 1.25 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |