75. Stop Physician Suicide Part 3: Coaching a Suicidal Physician Client

Physicians On Purpose®️

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Ever wondered what it's like to work as a coach with someone who's suicidal?

This is the conclusion of a three-part series, focusing on how coaches can recognize and respond to a suicidal client. This episode provides a modified case study and offers useful tips for anyone who may be in a situation where they are attempting to communicate with a person who is contemplating suicide.

Joined again by Dr. Pam Pappas and Dr. Penelope Hsu, we discuss the importance of recognizing and preventing burnout, sharing personal experiences, and providing strategies for engaging in a conversation that can make a difference.

“I think that one of the things that we offer as coaches is a positive vision of the future.” - Dike Drummond MD

Episode highlights:

• Collaborative approach through a supportive team
• Boundaries in a coaching relationship
• Screening for mental health concerns during a call
• Coaching strategies and conversations
• Returning to work and coping with colleagues
• Leadership must prioritize employee well-being

Resources:

Preventing Physician Suicide Series:

Part 1: Recognizing You Are At Risk - The First-Person Experience of Suicidal Ideation

https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/70-preventing-physician-suicide-part-1-recognizing-you-are-at-risk-the-first-person-experience-of-suicidal-ideation

Part 2: Reaching Out to a Colleague in Distress

https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/74-stop-physician-suicide-part-2-reaching-out-to-a-colleague-in-distress

Physician Support Line

https://www.physiciansupportline.com/

888-409-0141

Connect with Dr. Hsu: Book a Discovery Session with Dr. Hsu: https://www.thehappymd.com/physician-coach-penelope-hsu-md Website: https://drpenelopehsu.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelope-hsu-3796395/

Connect with Dr. Pappas: Book a Discovery Session with Dr. Pappas: https://www.thehappymd.com/physician-coach-pam-pappas Website: https://drpampappas.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pampappasmd/

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