TY  - BOOK
AU  - Black, Jeffrey S., 
TI  - Suicide: understanding and intervening 
SN  - 9780875526935
AV  - HV6545 
PY  - 2003///
CY  - Phillipsburg, N.J. : 
PB  -  P & R Pub.
KW  - Suicide
KW  - Religious aspects
KW  - Christianity
KW  -  Prevention
N1  - 	The inner world of the suicidal person --
I. Created and covenantal beings --
II. Common features in suicidal thinking --
Intense psychological pain --
Abuse of medication --
A situational crisis --
Distorted thinking --
II. How can you help? --
First, acknowledge the reality of his pain --
Second, help him see the connection between his pain and his felt need --
Third, challenge constricted options and irrational thoughts --
Fourth, explore his perceptions of hopelessness --
Fifth, help the person to separate pain and need --
III. How to assess the risk of suicide --
Presenting problem --
Background information --
Substance abuse as a risk factor --
Available resources --
Suicidal thinking and intention --
A noble end
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