Description

100 pages. Written for family members and friends grieving a suicide death and for the helping professionals who work with them. Explores the unique bereavement process associated with survivors of suicide, from initial shock to the healing stages, and the emotions that accompany it. Also examines the social pressures that intensify painful personal feelings. Initial chapters set the stage of a suicide death and examine the stigma, guilt, anger, and related feelings surrounding the event. Then focuses upon the different problems a survivor must face after the loss of a child, spouse, parent, or sibling. The final chapter discusses specific helping processes for the survivors of suicide. Minimal yellow high-lighting and markings to book which is otherwise As New. Very light wear to dust jacket which bears cup ring on front panel. Excellent copy. Book