80: Navigating Grief And Loss As A Therapist: Coping With The Death Of Clients And Colleagues Heart-Centered Therapist: Elevating Practice In Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Care And Personal Growth podcast

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80: Navigating Grief and Loss as a Therapist: Coping with the Death of Clients and Colleagues

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Navigating Grief and Loss as a Therapist: Coping with the Death of Clients and Colleagues

In this solo episode, Sindee Gozansky delves into the difficult yet crucial topic of therapists dealing with grief and loss, particularly when a colleague or client passes away. She shares her recent personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of open discussions, reducing stigma, and finding ways to honor and respect the deceased while maintaining professional boundaries.

Sindee also offers practical advice on emotional regulation, self-care, and maintaining professionalism amid grief. This episode aims to provide support, normalize seeking help, and encourage heart-centered practices among therapists during challenging times.

00:00 Introduction to Grief and Loss in Therapy 02:38 Personal Experiences with Client Loss 03:52 Navigating Ethical Boundaries 07:15 Coping with Colleague Loss 12:32 Balancing Professionalism and Personal Grief 18:09 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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