71. (Archival) Ep18 After Processing Suicidal Ideation
Today's episode is from the archives that are available at www.BearClanllc.com. It's a re-cast of Episode 18, addressing how counselors can stabilize kids after an incident involving suicidal ideation or gestures.
The role of a counselor is fundamentally different than the role of a therapist in these situations. The counselor's focus is on helping the client see the suicidal ideation or gesture as a symptom and then helping the client cope with that symptom. It's not about understanding where the symptom comes from – leave that for the individual sessions with a therapist.
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