Silent grief :

Lukas, Christopher.

Silent grief : living in the wake of suicide / Christopher Lukas and Henry M. Seiden. - rev. ed. - London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007. - 220 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 214-216) and index.

Introduction: Lukas's story -- What happens to the survivor after someone commits suicide -- Emotional reactions to suicide -- A family's story -- The bargain : a deal we make with life -- Bargains : the long good-bye -- Bargains : scapegoating -- Bargains : "I am guilty; I am a victim." -- Bargains : cutting off -- Bargains : a miscellany -- The saddest bargain : "because you died, I'll die." -- The grand bargain : silence -- Reactions to an adolescent's suicide -- Responding -- Giving help by listening -- Getting help by talking -- Talking with children -- Living with suicide : some stories about responding -- Epilogue: Lukas's story : a personal summary.

9781843108474 (pbk.)

2006037213


Suicide--United States.
Bereavement--Psychological aspects.--United States
Suicide victims--Family relationships--United States.

HV6548.U5 / L85 2007

362.28/30973