Professional boundary violations and mentalizing in the clergy |
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Authors: | Crisp-Han Holly Gabbard Glen O Martinez Melissa |
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Affiliation: | Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA, USA. kmason@gordonconwell.edu |
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Abstract: | In a national study, 25% of help-seekers contacted clergy; suicidal behavior was one of the significant predictors for making contact. Clergy have been found to refer 10% of help-seekers to mental health providers. This qualitative study explored the referral practices of 15 northeastern Mainline and Evangelical Protestant clergy when contacted by suicidal individuals; all referred to mental health providers. Participants reported low confidence with risk identification and provided moving examples of pastoral care. |
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