Dr. Stephenson’s career as a counselor to persons diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, as well as those struggling with complicated grief was successful because of his commitment to the whole person which included the development and equipping of a care-team of people committed to the welfare of his clients. Most of the 400 clients he provided this care for were children and youth who were facing a life-threatening illness. This care included a commitment to his client’s family and significant others for atleast one year after their death.
When Dr. Stephenson ended his private practice, he was asked to continue his work with the largest insurance company in the United States investigating sentinel events such as suicides and suicide attempts all over the United States.
Now retired he continues to consult, teach and speak on behalf of those who struggle with this drama of dying. He has also written four books related to his work with loss and grief: A Gift to Self, Conversations, and Sunrises and Sunsets. His fourth book, A New Way to Hope has received six critical awards.
He and his wife, Carol, live in San Diego, California.
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