About this episode
💌 Join my Pen Pal list: https://balanced-thunder-281.myflodesk.com/drjenbIn this deeply personal episode, I share the story of losing two beloved clients during the early months of the pandemic—and the quiet, complicated grief that followed.One of them used to bring me lavender. I still think of her every Mother’s Day.As therapists, we’re often left to grieve in silence. Whether through a client’s death, ghosting, or a sudden termination, the losses we experience rarely come with recognition, ritual, or closure.This episode explores:What clinical grief and ambiguous loss look like for therapistsHow unprocessed grief can be mistaken for burnoutWhy therapists may disconnect from their work, not from lack of care—but from overload and painThe role of ritual, time off, and peer support in metabolizing lossWhy honoring your grief is essential for therapist mental healthIf you’ve ever lost a client—and held that loss quietly—this episode is for you.🖤 Resources Mentioned:Center for Prolonged Grief – Columbia University(includes a self-assessment and therapist directory for grief treatment)https://www.cliniciansurvivor.org/aboutMy free Pen Pal List and reflection guide:https://balanced-thunder-281.myflodesk.com/drjenb
