The Unique Grief of Suicide: Questions and Hope
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.47 (717 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 147597003X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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But more, the book provides answers and also acknowledges that some questions do not have easy answers, reflecting accurately and sympathetically the experiences of those bereaved by suicide" -Thomas Joiner, PhD, author of Why People Die by Suicide and the Robert O. Tom Smith's moving book identifies and organizes these questions-a very helpful thing in itself. Tom Smith is one of those unique human beings who, through a labor of love and generosity, is able to turn a personal tragedy into an opportunity to reach out and help many others. Both practical and comforting, The Unique Grief of Suicide guides and educates those dealing with the different facets of suicide and offers a safe harbor within the storm of grief.. Praise for The Unique Grief of Suicide: Questions and Hope "A gem of a book. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Florida State University With warmth and understanding, Tom Smith draws on his own grief following the suicide of his twenty-six-year-old daughter, Karla, and provides helpful resources and coping strategies to those grieving a suicide. Giuffra, MD, PhD; professor of clinical psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine "Very painful questions arise following the death by suicide of a loved one. His work combines scientific data and personal feeling
. KSF supports families affected by mental illness and suicide. About the Author Tom Smith spends his retirement volunteering as president of the Karla Smith Foundation, named after his daughter who had bipolar disorder and died by suicide. He is the author of six books, including The Tattered Tapestry and A Balanced Life
A wonderful tool for someone grieving a loss to suicide HOPEThis book is a wonderful tool to help someone grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide in their journey towards hope, and eventually, assimilation or acceptance. It assures you that you are not alone with the unique feelings attached to losing someone to suicide.. Wonderful What a beautifully written book. So meaningful and tender and useful. Thank you for the handling this topic so compassionately!. Useful, but nothing new HEATHER E. MOORE Tom Smith's "The Unique Grief of Suicide: Questions and Hope" was clearly written as a heartfelt response to the suicide of his own daughter, Karla. However, the book ultimately adds up to a rather cursory literature review on the latest research in suicidology--valuable, but not you unique in itself. It may be a good starting point for someone just beginning to delve into this subject, especially grieving survivors.
KSF supports families affected by mental illness and suicide. . He is the author of six books, including The Tattered Tapestry and A Balanced Life. Tom Smith spends his retirement volunteering as president of the Karla Smith Foundation, named after his daughter who had bipolar disorder and died by suicide