DSW Candidate – Cornealius Stamps, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Understanding the Impact of Client Suicide on Clinicians: Navigating Personal and Professional Impact
DSW Candidate – Cornealius Stamps, LCSW, LCSW-C
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Understanding the Impact of Client Suicide on Clinicians: Navigating Personal and Professional Impact
Suicide is a profoundly impactful event that brings immense tragedy, fear, and complexity to those it touches. This presentation will explore the unique personal and professional challenges clinicians face when experiencing suicide loss, whether involving a patient or a loved one. It will examine the emotional toll, the potential impact on a clinician’s work and professional identity, and the legal and ethical issues that may arise following a patient’s suicide factors that can further complicate the grieving process. While many people understand the importance of suicide prevention, the concept of suicide postvention might be less familiar. Suicide postvention involves providing both immediate and ongoing support to those affected by a suicide loss. This critical process not only promotes healing after such a tragic event but also plays a vital role in organizations when addressing burnout and reducing the risk of further suicides among those left behind.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Describe the stigma surrounding suicide loss and professional vulnerability, emphasizing how these factors contribute to feelings of judgment and isolation among clinicians.
- Explain how personal and professional stigma influences the emotional, professional, and interpersonal impacts experienced by clinicians following a suicide loss.
- Identify the postvention resources that promote optimal outcomes after the suicide loss of a client, considering personal, professional, clinical, educational, familial, and legal perspectives.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
