Confidential Grief in Therapy | How Supervisors Support Clinicians Through Hidden Trauma

Part 1 of our two-part series on confidential grief, vicarious trauma, and vicarious resilience.
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Amy Parks and guest Khara Croswaite Brindle, LPC, ACS, dive into the often-unspoken world of confidential grief — the kind of grief therapists carry silently when they face client death, violence, professional betrayal, subpoenas, grievances, or sudden loss.
Khara shares findings from her multi-state research study and offers insight into how supervisors can create safe, sustainable, human-first supervision spaces where clinicians are supported rather than judged.
Topics include:
● What “confidential grief” really means
● The six adverse psychological events therapists face
● How shame and responsibility shape a clinician’s recovery
● Why supervision must model humanity before hierarchy
● What a compassionate postvention model could look like
● How to build networks, consultation support, and safety plans
● Why sustainable leadership is essential for retention and ethical practice
Part 2 will explore vicarious trauma, vicarious resilience, and how supervisors can cultivate healing-centered supervision. Stay tuned.
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