“…A loss may lead to enhanced realization of one's own mortality and existential issues but also a normalization of feelings and the need to grieve (Boyden, 2006;Bozenski, 2006, Colao-Vitolo, 2006Millon, 1998). A loss experience might result in greater empathy and improved ability to communicate with clients (Allen & Miller, 1988;Bozenski, 2006;Givelber & Simon, 1981;Guy, 1987;Martin, 2011;Schwartz, 2004) but it can also negatively affect the therapeutic process through the therapists' emotional vulnerability (Balsam & Balsam, 1984;Bozenski, 2006;Millon, 1998;Rappaport, 2000;Schwartz, 2004;Ulman, 2001) and use of psychological defences (Bram, 1995;Chernin, 1976;Counselman & Alonso, 1993;Dewald, 1994;Halpert, 1982).…”