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Navigating the Intersection of Life and Death as a Therapist
Therapists often grapple with the lack of control over their clients' lives and the ethical obligation to prevent harm. In working with individuals in major depression, therapists face the internal struggle of promoting life when clients desire death as an escape from their suffering. The focus on finding small things to look forward to emerges as a crucial intervention, recognizing the difference between merely existing and truly living. Therapists frequently find themselves at the intersection of life and death, delicately balancing necessary interventions with acceptance.