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I do a range of work in the educational/counseling psychology world. While I'm currently mostly research based, I do occasionally work in a clinical setting with populations close to death, and have colleagues that work with Hospice and Death with Dignity/Right to Die. Feel free to ask me any questions and I can try and I can try to answer them myself or ask others and report back. One thing I will emphasize is the extreme importance of supervision. Supervision is a special term in counseling/social work settings, and it basically means you have access to a relationship with a colleague you feel comfortable and legally can discuss your feelings and experiences with clients. It's like having a therapist, sort of, but it is usually someone at the same agency who has more experience than you and you feel comfortable with. These discussions, often called a 'debrief' is how you process 'vicarious trauma' and avoid things like PTSD and burnout, it is essential for professionals to volunteers. Here is a great read: http://www.indianapolismonthly.com/longform/susan-cox-is-no-longer-here/
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