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| Title |
Author |
Subject |
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Category |
In print |
| A
Broken Heart Still Beats: After Your Child Dies (2000) |
Anne McCracken & Mary
Semel |
Grief felt by a parent
after a child's death. |
|
General Grief |
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| A
Guide For The Bereaved Survivor (1999) |
Robert Baugher, Ph. D.
& Marc Calija |
A list of reactions,
suggestions and steps for coping with grief |
|
General Grief |
|
| After
a Suicide (2001) |
Dougy Center |
A workbook for grieving
children |
|
Survivor Guides |
|
| After
Suicide Loss: Coping with Your Grief (2009) Available
through American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) |
Bob Baugher, Ph.D., and
Jack Jordan, Ph.D. |
Available through AFSP.
This excellent handbook is organized chronologically, around the first days,
weeks, and months of a suicide loss. It includes straightforward information
about psychiatric disorders, and when to seek professional help, as well as practical
strategies for coping and healing. |
|
Survivor Guides |
|
| After
Suicide: A Ray of Hope for Those Left Behind (2002) |
Eleanora Betsy Ross |
Emphasizes finding
opportunities for personal growth after the tragedy of suicide loss. |
|
Survivor Guides |
|
| After
The Darkest Hour, The Sun Will Shine Again: A parent's guide to coping with
the loss of a child (1997) |
Elizabeth Mehren – Rabbi
Harold S. Kushner |
The loss of a child |
|
General Grief |
|
| After
The Death Of A Child (1998) |
Ann K. Finkbeiner |
Living with loss through
the years |
|
Suicide |
|
| Aftershock:
Help, Hope and Healing in the Wake of Suicide (2003) |
Candy Neely Arrington,
David Cox |
A book of recovery to
provide support and encouragement for suicide survivors |
|
Suicide |
|
| An
Unquiet Mind: A memoir of moods and madness (1997) |
Kay Redfield Jamison |
Dual perspective from a
psychiatric expert in manic depression and a sufferer of the disease |
|
General Grief |
|
| Before
Their Time: Adult Children’s Experiences of Parental Suicide (1999) |
Mary and Maureen Stimming |
Presents adult children
survivors' accounts of their loss, grief, and resolution following a parent's
suicide. Separate sections offer perspectives on the deaths of mothers and
fathers. Also includes the reflections of four siblings on the shared loss of
their mother. |
|
Survivor Stories |
|
| Being
an Adolescent Suicide Survivor (2008) |
Willem Hoffmann |
A study of the live
experiences of female late adolescent suicide survivors. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Breaking
the Silence: A guide to help children with complicated grief - suicide,
homicide, aids, violence, and abuse (2001) |
Linda Goldman |
Helping children heal from
life's most tragic events |
|
General Grief |
|
| But
I Didn't Say Goodbye: Helping Children and Families after a Suicide
(2009) |
Barbara Rubel |
Comprehensive workbook to
help kids cope with suicide. Includes
extensive list of resources; bibliography of books for children, teens,
parents and professionals. |
|
Survivor Stories |
|
| Chasing
Death: Losing a child to suicide (2009) |
Jan Anderson |
Loss of a son to
suicide. The author's journey through
the turmoil felt with the loss of a son. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Darkness
Visible: A Memoir of madness (2007) |
William Styron |
A powerful and moving
first-hand account of what depression feels like to the sufferer. |
|
Suicide and Mental Illness |
|
| Dying
to be Free: A healing guide for families after suicide (2006) |
Beverly Cobain Beverly,
Jean Larch |
Personal stories and
accounts from those who experienced loss of a loved one by suicide that
provide deep insight into the confusion, fear and guilt experienced by family
members. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Eight
Stories Up: An adolescent chooses hope over suicide (2008) |
D. Lezine, D. Brent |
A book on hope and
inspiration based on the real life struggles of a teen who overcame
suicide. To inspire suicidal teens to
seek help. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Finding
Your Way after the Suicide of Someone
You Love (2005) |
David B. Biebel &
Suzanne L. Foster |
A practical guide for
surviving that includes some stories; a faith-affirming resource |
|
Suicide and Mental Illness |
|
| Grieving
a Suicide: A loved one's search for comfort , answers & hope (2009) |
Albert Y. Hsu |
The author relates his own
coping of his father's unexpected violent suicide and examines the
theological and and emotional issues of suicide. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Healing
After the Suicide of a Loved One (1993) |
Ann Smolin and John Guinan |
So many survivors struggle
with wondering, “why?” and “what if?” This book contains case studies
together with advice, to help survivors begin to heal. |
|
Survivor Guides |
|
| Helping
Teens Cope with Death (1999) |
The Dougy Center for
grieving children |
Practical guide to covering
the grief responses of teenagers and the challenges they encounter when
facing death. |
|
General Grief |
|
| Helping
Teens Work Through Grief 2nd ed.(2004) |
Mary Kelly Perschy |
A valuable guide helping
adults connect with grieving teens |
|
General Grief |
|
| How
To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies (1991) |
Therese A. Rando, Ph.D. |
Surviving the pain of the
loss of a loved one. |
|
General Grief |
|
| How
To Survive The Loss Of A Love (1993) |
Colgrove, Bloomfield &
McWilliams |
Simply written advice and
affirmations that are divided into 94 points. |
|
General Grief |
|
| I
was a Suicide Attempter (2009) |
Susan Gratton |
A story written by the
author in her twenties to shed light on why may attempt to take their own
life, what they feel, perceive, and desire.
A down to earth book written to enlighten those who do not understand
suicide |
|
Suicide |
|
| I
Will Not Leave You Desolate (1994) |
Martha Whitmore Hickman |
Easy to read, easy to
understand |
|
Suicide |
|
| In
the Wake of Suicide: A child's journey (2008) |
Diane Bouman Kaulen MS |
A children's book for ages
4-8 through a first person narrative detailing the grief experienced by a boy
who lost his father to suicide.
Inspirational Christian scriptures are used to illustrate the boy's
journey. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Lay
My Burden Down: Unraveling Suicide and the Mental Health Crisis Among
African-Americans (2000) |
Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D.,
and Amy Alexander |
One of the few books about
suicide and mental health problems within the African-American community. |
|
Survivor Guides |
|
| Life:
A guide to suicide prevention (2009) |
Finley Sizemore PhD, Myra
Kamran PhD, Angela J Perez PhD |
A handbook for helping
those who are struggling with suicide. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Living
With Grief After Sudden Loss (1996) |
Kenneth J. Doka, Ph.D. |
After sudden loss, suicide,
homicide, accident, heart attack, stroke |
|
Suicide |
|
| Love
Never Dies: A Mother's Journey from Loss to Love (2001) |
Sandy Goodman |
The journey of a bereaved
mother's heart from despair to reunion |
|
General Grief |
|
| Meditations
for Survivors of Suicide (2002) |
Joni Woelfel |
A spiritual journey that
flows from the heart of a mother that refuses to be crushed by the suicide of
her son. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Mourning,
After Suicide (2004) |
Lois A. Bloom |
|
|
Suicide |
|
| My
Son...My Son: A Guide to Healing After Death, Loss or Suicide (1985) |
Iris Bolton and Curtis
Mitchell |
A mother’s account of her
progression through the grief process after the suicide of her 20-year old
son. |
|
Survivor Stories |
|
| Night
Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide (2000) |
Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D. |
Weaving together an
in-depth psychological and scientific exploration of the subject, this book
traces the network of reasons underlying suicide, including the factors that
interact to cause suicide, and the evolving treatments available from modern
medicine. Includes a particular focus
on suicide by adolescents and young adults. |
|
Suicide and Mental Illness |
? |
| No
More Secrets: A family speaks out about depression, anxiety and attempted
suicide (2009) |
John and Patricia Gallagher |
Narrative of a family
shattered by attempted suicide. |
|
Suicide |
|
| No
Time For Goodbyes (2006) |
Janice Harris Lord |
Coping with sorrow, anger
and injustice after suicide |
|
Suicide |
|
| No
Time to Say Goodbye: Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One (1999) |
Carla Fine |
Following the suicide of
her husband, the author interviewed over 100 suicide survivors. She weaves
their experiences into her book, creating a story of loss, grief, and
survival. |
|
Survivor Stories |
|
| Reason
Enough to Live: Depression and Suicide to Life and Love (2009) |
Emely Wang |
Real life account of the
author's struggle with depression and suicide, and the realization of God and
the power to transform a life. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Remembering:
The Death Of A Child (2002) |
Robert R. Thompson, M.D. |
Support and Healing, Hope
and Inspiration |
|
General Grief |
|
| Silent
Grief: Living in the wake of suicide (2007) |
Christopher Lukas &
Henry M. Seiden, Ph.D. |
Suicide survivors |
|
Suicide |
|
| Someone
I Loved Died by Suicide: A Story for Child Survivors and Those Who Care for
Them (2001) |
Doreen Cammarota |
Beautifully illustrated,
written for children |
|
Survivor Guides |
|
| Straight
Talk About Death for Teenagers: How to cope with losing someone you love
(1993) |
Earl A. Grollman |
Answers to questions that
teens are likely to ask themselves when grieving the death of someone close. |
|
General Grief |
|
| Suicide
and its Aftermath: Understanding and Counseling the Survivors (1987) |
Edward Dunne, John
McIntosh, and Karen Dunne-Maxim (Eds.) |
This compilation of
articles and essays captures various dimensions of the many different aspects
of the experience of surviving after a suicide loss. Although written by and
for professional counselors, it’s very readable for the general public. |
|
Survivor Guides |
|
| Suicide
Survivors’ Handbook — Expanded Edition (2000) |
Trudy Carlson |
Providing specific
suggestions and practical advice from other survivors, the author addresses
the questions: Why? What about shame and guilt? How long does the pain last? What helps?
How do you deal with others? |
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Survivor Guides |
|
| Suicide,
Despair and Soul Recovery: Finding the light of God (2008) |
Ken Stifler |
A spiritual approach to
recovering from suicide by having a relationship with divine assistance
through love and grace. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Suicide:
Why?: 85 questions and answers about suicide (1994) |
Adina Wrobleski |
85 Questions and Answers
About Suicide |
|
Suicide |
|
| Survivors
of Suicide (2001) |
Rita Robinson and Phyllis
Hart. |
A compilation of advice and
survivor stories |
|
Survivor Guides |
|
| Teens,
Loss, & Grief: The Ultimate Teen Guide
(2006) |
E. Myers& K. Adams |
Written for teens |
|
Survivor Guides |
|
| The
Bereaved Parent (1978) |
Harriet Schiff |
Personal account of this
mothers story when her own child died, good book, practical information and
support |
|
General Grief |
|
| The
Broken Mirror: Understanding and treating body dysmorphic disorder (2005) |
Katharine A. Phillips, M.D. |
Understanding and treating
body dysmorphic disorder |
|
General Grief |
|
| The
Construction of Meaning Following Parental Suicide: Grief of children
following parental suicide (2009) |
Dorothy Ratnarajah |
10 adults share their story
of losing a parent through suicide when they were children. |
|
Suicide |
|
| The
Empty Chair: The Journey of Grief After Suicide (1999) |
Beryl Glover |
The grief process as
experienced by a variety of people dealing with different emotions following
the suicide of a family member. |
|
Survivor Stories |
|
| The
Grieving Teen (2005) |
H. Fitzgerald |
A guide for teenagers and
their friends |
|
Survivor Guides |
|
| The
Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression (2002) |
Andrew Solomon |
Winner of the National Book
award. A sufferer of chronic
depression, Solomon shares his own story, while presenting the problem of
depression in a broader social context. |
|
Suicide and Mental Illness |
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| The
Power to Prevent Suicide: A guide for teens helping teens (2009) |
Richard E. Nelson PhD |
When teens are asked who
would tell about wanting to commit suicide, 90% said they would tell a
friend. This book empowers friends to
help other friends in need from suicidal thinking. |
|
Suicide |
|
| The
Spiritual Lives of Bereaved Parents (1999) |
Dennis Klass |
How parents lose, find, or
relocate spiritual anchors after the death of their child. |
|
Suicide |
|
| The
Understanding Your Suicide Grief Journal: Exploring the ten essential
touchstones (undertanding your grief) (2009) |
Alan D. Wolfet, PhD |
A workbook to help grievers
explore 10 essential touchstones for discovering hope and healing. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Those
they left behind: Interviews, stories, essays, poems by survivors of suicide
(2006) |
Karen Mueller Bryson |
Collection of interviews
from survivors of suicide. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Thoughts:
Life of a Suicide (2009) |
Dillan Kane |
The story of a brother who
committed suicide at 16 years old.
Understanding the thoughts of suicide and how it effects those left
behind. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Too
Soon to Say Goodbye: Healing and hope for victims and survivor's of suicide
(2009) |
Susan Titus Osborn, Karen
L. Kosman, Jeenie Gordon |
A book by three women who
are uniquely effected by suicide, exploring the aftermath from a wide range
of real life stories. |
|
Suicide |
|
| Touched
by Suicide: Hope and healing after loss (2006) |
Michael F. Myers, Carla
Fine |
Loss of a loved one by
suicide |
|
Suicide |
|
| Tragedy-Finding
a Hidden Meaning: How to Transform Tragedies In Your Life Into Personal
Growth (1997) |
Trudy Carlson |
Stories from world
literature, personal stories and Wisdom from major religions to help those
who are growing through a loss. |
|
General Grief |
|
| Understanding
and Preventing Suicide: The development of self-destructive patterns and how
to alter them (2009) |
Kristine Bertini |
Detailed work on the
origins of suicide thought, with solutions on healing for the suicidal
persona as well as for survivors at home and in the workplace. |
|
Survivor guide |
|
| Understanding
Depression: What We Know and What You Can Do About It (2003) |
J. Raymond DePaulo Jr., M.D |
The Psychiatrist-in-Chief
of the John Hopkins Hospital presents a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to
depression, including the latest research in brain chemistry, psychology and
pharmacology. |
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Suicide and Mental Illness |
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| Voices
of strength: Sons and daughters of suicide speak out (2008) |
J. Fox, M. Roldan |
A survey of children of
parents who comitted suicide and how their lives have been effected
emotionally, psychologically, and physically. |
|
Suicide |
|
| When
a Friend Dies (2005) |
M. Gootman |
A book for teens about
grieving and healing |
|
Survivor Guides |
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| When
The Bough Breaks: Forever after the death of a Son or Daughter (1998) |
Judith R. Bernstein, Ph.D. |
How to cope with the loss
of a child. |
|
General Grief |
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| When
Your Grandparent Dies: A child's guide to good grief (2002) |
Victoria Ryan, R.W. Alley |
A children's book
explaining death and how to deal with the loss of a beloved grandparent. |
|
General Grief |
|
| Why:
Spousal Survivor of Suicide (2008) |
F. Bowen |
Experiences before and
after a husband's suicide. |
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Survivor Guides |
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| Will
I Ever Feel Happy Again?: These survivors said yes! (2009) |
Karen Eden Herdman |
The story of five
individuals who have survived the loss of a loved one by suicide. |
|
Suicide |
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| You
Are Not Alone (2005) |
L.B. Hughes |
Teens talk about life
after the loss of a parent |
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Survivor Guides |
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