A BLOG FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Why Holding Space Isn’t Enough when Working with a Grieving Client

Why Holding Space Isn’t Enough when Working with a Grieving ClientBy: Kelly Daugherty Published on: 11/06/2025

Holding space is important, but it’s not enough. Explore how to move beyond listening and use real, effective tools to support grieving clients with confidence.

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Why Holding Space Isn’t Enough when Working with a Grieving Client

When a Client Dies by Suicide

When a Client Dies by SuicideBy: Kelly Daugherty Published on: 08/21/2025

A candid reflection on the hidden grief therapists carry after a client dies by suicide and why making space for their healing matters.

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When a Client Dies by Suicide

What My Clients Taught Me About Grief

What My Clients Taught Me About GriefBy: Kelly Daugherty Published on: 08/07/2025

What clients taught me about grief—and how those lessons helped me face my own loss when my dad died.

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What My Clients Taught Me About Grief

What Do I Do With This Grieving Client?

What Do I Do With This Grieving Client?By: Kelly Daugherty Published on: 07/10/2025

Most therapists weren't trained in grief work. This blog offers clarity, confidence, and a clinical path forward for supporting grieving clients with purpose.

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What Do I Do With This Grieving Client?