We Need To Talk About Suicide
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (899 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 098617436X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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I highly recommend this book to everyone This is the most relevant book out there today. I highly recommend this book to everyone.. What a great book. It helped me to truly understand how What a great book. It helped me to truly understand how to deal with having the conversation regarding suicide with my son.. Great information on a hard topic! Great information about a topic most people don't want to talk about, but we should!
. Roberts is a behavioral consultant, conflict resolution specialist, psychology professor, and a speaker and trainer working with those in ultra high stress occupations, which includes government, military, police, fire and sports. She has a master s degree in psychology, and is a certified trainer in suicide prevention and crisis intervention. Sande Roberts has been in the crisis and behavioral health field for over twenty-five years
You can make a difference by recognizing warning signs of suicide. True stories and information on how to recognize and respond to verbal and behavioral clues will help you find ways to approach people you care about.. The fear of talking about suicide is the unacknowledged proverbial elephant in the room. Often those who are in a crisis situation are stuck between a death wish and a wish to live, and are not sure what they want to do. You can benefit from knowledge gained through many hundreds of actual assessments and interventions, which have lead to the identification of ten types of life situations that contribute to contemplating suicide. Why is Suicide Such a Hard Topic to Talk About? People are often afraid to bring up the word suicide, thinking it will give someone the idea to end their life. Talking about concerns of suicidal action allows for a release valve necessary to deflate the elephant. According to multiple sets of crisis statistics, eighty percent of people who attempt or complete suicide give some form of warning signs prior to their attempt. Please believe me when I tell you that you cannot give them the idea. Some people talk about suicide, giving others a chance to intervene. Sometimes the internal conversation in a potentially suicidal person s head feels so loud, it s hard for them to believe it can t be heard by others
We Need to Talk About Suicide is the first responder to preserving our greatest treasure, our loved ones. --Karl Clark, Colonel, U.S. The battleground of adapting to the real world for our profusion of warriors coming home with physical and mental disabilities is consuming their families, our society and our country. Her valuable book offers us an opportunity to shake off our hesitations and prepare ourselves. We must understand the seriousness of their issues and the impact it will have on our lives. We Need to Talk About Suicide is a book that is vital today for our country to grasp. Roberts shares colorfully vibrant stories that grip readers and holds them spellbound to find out what happens next. ArmyWe Need to Talk About Suicide takes a tough topic that most people are relu