Suicide Prevention: Hope When Life Seems Hopeless - Couverture souple

Hunt, June

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 159636680X ISBN 13 : 9781596366800

Editeur : Rose Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Nothing is as heartbreaking as a loved one who has lost hope and is contemplating suicide. A person who seems cheerful one day can slip into despair and hopelessness the next. God's heart is tender and full of compassion toward those experiencing deep pain. The minibook Suicide Prevention covers the steps to identifying and preventing suicide using a Christian approach. Suicide prevention requires compassion toward the sufferer, along with practical steps and biblical assurance of God's love. The Bible says, 'The Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion' (Isaiah 30:18). He feels the emotional, spiritual, and physical agony that engulfs the lives of those teetering on the brink of absolute hopelessness and suicide. And from God's tender heart springs forth words of wisdom, life-transforming truths that truly affirm your value to him. You will learn how to better reflect God's heart to help those who are hurting, and you will gain practical insight on what to say and what to do. This minibook is filled with practical advice and Biblical wisdom to guide you as you reach out to a suicidal friend. Suicide Prevention is an easy-to-understand book that covers the basics everyone should know, and separates fact from fiction: Fable: Never talk about suicide with deeply depressed people it could give them ideas. Fact: Asking what someone is feeling doesn't create suicidal thoughts. You can assume that most depressed or very anxious people have given some thought to taking their lives. Demystify the subject by talking about their feelings. Fable: More suicides occur in the winter holidays. Fact: Suicide rates are below average in the winter and above average in the spring, peaking in April. For youth, suicide rates are higher in the summer. For middle-aged adults, age 36 and up, suicide rates rise again in the fall. In general, suicide risks decrease as social interactions increase. Becoming aware of the most frequent occurrences of suicide will help you discern when a struggler is at risk. Suicide Prevention helps you spot the characteristics of a person in danger. Learn The 3 stages of potential suicide Which emotions to watch for The types of suicide: symbolic suicide, copycat suicide, and the newly coined 'bully-cide' affecting young people. Know the answers to these vital questions so that suicide can be prevented: When are suicide attempts more likely? Are suicide rates higher in urban or rural areas? How marital status correlates with suicide rates. Know what age groups are most at-risk for suicide. Discover the importance of a belief in God in suicide prevention. This minibook is a quick overview and is easy-to-understand. It focuses on the key issues and is perfect for the busy person who needs instant advice. Look for all 42 titles in the Hope For The Heart Biblical Counseling Library. These minibooks are for people who seek freedom from codependency, anger, conflict, verbal and emotional abuse, depression, or other problems.

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À propos de l'auteur

June Hunt, M.A. Criswell College, is a biblical counselor whose award-winning radio program 'Hope For The Heart' is heard on 900 radio outlets around the world. For more than 25 years, she has counseled people, offering them hope for today's problems. June has helped many people with emotional, relational, and spiritual problems experience God's love through biblical hope and practical help.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rose Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 159636680X
• ISBN 13: 9781596366800
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible