One counselor shares his painful story of losing a supervisee to suicide and offers advice on how to cope after traumatic loss.
Tag: Suicide
The recent rise in suicide rates among marginalized communities highlights the need for counselors to use culturally responsive practices when assessing suicide risk.
People who survive a suicide attempt often struggle alone, but with help, they can begin to see their challenges in a new light and rebuild their lives.
As veteran suicide rates continue to rise, counselors can incorporate creative clinical approaches to better serve those who serve us.
Because suicide attempt survivors are at higher risk for both fatal and nonfatal suicide attempts, disclosure of past attempts is an important aspect of their mental health treatment.
The isolation and stress of COVID-19 have exacerbated a preexisting upward trend in serious mental health problems in those under 18.
By embracing a holistic, strengths-based and wellness orientation in their work with clients who may be suicidal, counselors can improve on traditional approaches to suicide assessment and treatment.
When mental health professionals are left to base their decisions on what they feel or think is effective rather than on the results of research and standardization, they are putting their clients — and themselves — at greater risk.
Grief journeys can be difficult enough without the additional layers that come with a suicide loss. Gaining additional expertise in counseling survivors of suicide loss through training, consultation and supervision can make all the difference in the care you provide to clients.
By using the public health approach, maximizing protective factors, and minimizing risk factors, professional counselors can help prevent suicide in service members, veterans, and military families.