Consultation Services
Specialized Guidance for Working with Sudden or Unexpected Death
Supporting a client through the aftermath of a sudden or unexpected death can be one of the most complex and emotionally demanding aspects of clinical work. Traditional grief models often fall short when trauma is present, and many clinicians find themselves feeling unsure about how to best support their clients facing this kind of profound, disorienting pain.
That’s where consultation can help.
We offer clinical consultation for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals seeking specialized guidance in working with traumatic grief—the intersection of sudden loss and psychological trauma. Whether you are supporting a client through the death of a loved one by suicide, accident, overdose, homicide, or any unexpected circumstance, these sessions are designed to deepen your clinical confidence and sharpen your therapeutic tools.
Areas of Focus May Include:
- Understanding the unique features of traumatic grief and how it differs from other bereavement responses
- Utilizing restorative retelling to avoid retraumatizing clients
- Managing acute trauma symptoms while holding space for grief
- Helping clients address guilt, shame, and self-blame
- Navigating attachment injuries, existential distress, and disrupted meaning systems
- Applying principles of stabilization, emotional regulation, and narrative integration
- Avoiding common pitfalls in treatment, such as premature meaning-making or invalidating the trauma
- Working with clients to develop continued bonds or create presence in absence with their loved ones no longer physically present
Who This Is For:
- Early-career clinicians unsure how to approach traumatic grief cases
- Seasoned therapists seeking a second set of eyes or case consultation
- Supervisors, group practice owners, or school-based clinicians facing high-impact traumatic events in their communities
Consultation is offered in a collaborative, supportive format grounded in evidence-based practices and informed by over two decades of experience in grief, trauma, and loss.
To learn more or schedule an individual or group consultation, please email info@therapyheals.com. Let’s work together to ensure your clients receive appropriate care after a sudden or unexpected loss.