Finding Your Way after the Suicide of Someone You Love

Help and Hope for an Unexpected Journey

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

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Help and Hope for an Unexpected JourneyDo real Christians commit suicide? Yes, they do. And for those left behind, the journey following such a tragedy is unbearably painful.Finding Your Way after the Suicide of Someone You Love is a compassionate and practical guide that addresses the intensely personal issues of survivors of suicide (SOS). This gentle and faith-affirming resource helps survivors know what to expect, especially during the first year following a suicide. It includes personal stories of survivors and suggestions on how to move beyond survival to live life again. Designed for use by individuals, couples, and SOS groups, this book offers help for parents, siblings, friends, and extended families, as well as practical guidelines for pastors, Christian counselors, and other church leaders.Topics include:What to do in the immediate aftermath of a suicideHandling guilt and understanding the role of depression in suicidesDealing with questions of faith and meaningCreating a support systemChoosing a Christian therapistTrusted resources and websites

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2005-05-26
Mått133 x 203 x 13 mm
Vikt163 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor192
FörlagZondervan
ISBN9780310257578

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David B. Biebel, holds the Doctor of Ministry degree in Personal Wholeness from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has authored or co-authored more than a dozen books, including New Light on Depression; Jonathan, You Left Too Soon, If God Is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Bad? plus the companion volume How to Help a Heartbroken Friend. He resides in Colorado. Suzanne L. Foster is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is currently a Social Worker for the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency. Since 1997 she has worked with the San Diego Chapter of SOS (Survivors of Suicide), where she has served as a support group facilitator and is currently a member of the organization’s speakers bureau.

Contents1. Why? Why? Why? 92. Wandering and Wondering 213. Guilt, the Blight of Broken Hearts 354. The Wall 475. Depression, the Scourge of Broken Hearts 616. Preserving Relationships in the Aftermath of Suicide 797. Suicide Survival in Special Situations 918. After the Suicide of Your Brother or Sister 1059. Questions That Remain 11710. Survival---and Beyond 13311. Embracing Your New Normal 147Supplemental Chapter: How to Help Survivors of Suicide 165Appendix 1 Depression Self-Check 173Appendix 2 Starting Over:Weaving New Dreams Together 175Appendix 3 Choosing a Christian Therapist:Suggestions and Guidelines 179Notes 181Resources and Recommended Reading 187