Suicide Leads to Counselor Lawsuit

Dr Kirk and Bob review a case in which a counselor is sued after a suicide.

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00:00 Introducing the case
09:32 A stalemate in therapy & losing perspective
20:35 Transference with BPD clients
39:04 How can you approach suicidal gestures?
49:44 Is having a safety plan enough?
55:14 Defining a gesture
59:20 Client suicide
1:02:19 Suing the counselor
1:04:07 Why are ethics cases compelling (or not)?
1:05:41 The counselors defense
1:10:51 The plaintiff argument
1:13:21 The licensing board review
1:28:22 Mediation & settlement
1:33:42 Board review conclusion & consequences
1:42:27 Wrapping up


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January 10. 2025

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