Behavioral Health Leaders: Supporting Clinicians after a Client Death

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-BHLSCCD

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Indicate three factors that affect a clinician’s grief reaction following the death of a client.
Identify three strategies to support clinicians after a client dies.
Recall two ethical or legal issues that should be addressed in the aftermath of a client’s death.

Outline:

Prompts and Responses

Anticipated Loss

Unexpected Loss

Suicide Loss

Life After Loss

Incorrect Responses

Conclusion

Summary

Writer: Bridgett Ross, PsyD

Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.

 

Subject Matter Expert: Carrie Ann Morrison, PsyD

Dr. Morrison received her bachelor’s degree in Education from Arizona State University, her MA degree in Psychology, and her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from United States International University. She is a licensed psychologist and currently is the Director of Inpatient Clinical Services and the Patient Representative at Alvarado Parkway Institute of Behavioral Health. She has been and continues to be in private practice for 25 years treating adults. Clinical experience includes working within the HIV community and the cancer community, the LGBTQ community, and servicemembers and veterans living with PTSD. Work history includes working at the LGBT Center, Community Research Foundation, Veterans Medical Research Center, and providing clinical supervision for several behavioral health programs.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.