Psychotherapist reactions to the suicide of a patient.
- 1 January 1994
- journal article
- case report
- Published by American Psychological Association (APA) in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 64 (4) , 614-621
- https://doi.org/10.1037/h0079574
Abstract
A patient's suicide may evoke the therapist's personal grief and influence professional competence or suicide prevention skills. The incidence of suicide by patients in therapy is examined and empirical studies of therapist response--which commonly includes grief, guilt, self-blame, anger, fear, and self-doubt--are reviewed. Bereavement theories and support programs are described.Keywords
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