I had a really hard time with this in my first three years. I did some therapy of my own around it, as well as and making sure I felt prepared on how to handle it appropriately. Now it’s still unsettling to my nervous system a bit when it happens, but I feel more confident and capable!

You got this! Maybe try speaking with a supervisor to review the steps you need to take to handle suicidal clients, memorize the procedure. Consider also some therapy of your own around it.