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050		4	_aBV4012.2 _b.M297 2014
100			_aMason, Karen.
245			_aPreventing Suicide : _ba Handbook for Pastors, Chaplains and Pastoral CounselorsA Handbook for Pastors, Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors / _cKaren Mason.
260			_aDowners Grove, IL. : _bInterVarsity Press, _c2014.
300			_a232 p. : _c23 cm.
440			_aPraxis.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aWho dies by suicide? -- Shattering myths about suicide -- Suicide and Christian theology -- Theories of suicide -- Helping someone in a suicide crisis -- Helping a survivor of attempted suicide -- Helping the helpers -- Helping suicide survivors -- Helping the faith community.
520			_aWhat is the church's role in suicide prevention? While we tend to view the work of suicide prevention as the task of professional therapists and doctors, the church can also play a vital role. Studies show that religious faith is an important factor reducing the risk of suicide. Yet many pastors, chaplains and pastoral counselors feel overwhelmed and unprepared to prevent suicides. In this practical handbook
533			_aElectronic reproduction. _bAnn Arbor, MI _nAvailable via World Wide Web.
533			_aElectronic reproduction. _bPalo Alto, Calif. _nAvailable via World Wide Web.
650		0	_aPastoral counseling.
650		0	_aSuicide _xReligious aspects _xChristianity. _914860
942			_2lcc _cBOOK _hBV 4012.2 _i.M297 2014
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