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Having a client die by suicide is an outcome that all mental health professionals dread. Not only will client suicides trigger sadness, anger, guilt, shame, fear, and self-doubt, but sometimes suicides lead to lawsuits or legal inquiries. Other times, suicide survivors or family members will reach out to counselors for support. Whatever the details, the aftermath of a client death by suicide is painful and complex. Several postsuicide measures can help professionals cope with losing a client or student.