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Series: Resources for Changing Lives

Paperback: 40 pages

Publisher: P & R Publishing (April 1, 2003)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0875526934

ISBN-13: 978-0875526935

Product Dimensions:

4.1 x 0.3 x 6.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

4.9 out of 5 stars

8 customer reviews

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This is a biblical counseling booklet on suicide that is a part of a series called “Resources for Changing Lives” printed by Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing. I highly recommend this series of booklets and I have found them very beneficial for my own personal spiritual growth and also as a resource in pastoral ministry. The specific topic for this booklet is on suicide. The booklet addresses those intervening and counseling someone who is struggling with wanting to commit suicide rather than addressing directly the person who desire to end his or her own life. I made the mistake of not reading the subtitle of this work carefully and gave this to someone I was counseling that was feeling suicidal. Nevertheless when I read this booklet I felt it was a treasure trove of help for the counselor and is jam packed with many insights despite its tiny size.In the first three pages of introduction the author Jeffrey Black describes the tragedy of suicide and how it is difficult for him as a pastor to minister to those who survived a loved one who ended his or her own life. The book then looks at the inner world of the suicidal person. I thought the author did a good job arguing of how suicide is sinful by looking at the various heart issues that motivate and drive one to the brink of suicide. The next section is titled “Common Features in Suicidal Thinking.” Here it is very insightful concerning the mind-set of one who is suicidal and those who have been at risk with suicide or have been at risk before will affirm the insights of what the author tells us. This is followed by a section on “How Can You Help?” that provides five helpful principles to help those one is counseling. The final section is on how to assess the risk of suicide which also is very helpful.As a constructive criticism the author could have defined “felt need” as some Christians would not understand what that term means as opposed to actual need and even the circumstance. I also thought it might be better to have the section on how to assess the risk of suicide be moved to the beginning of the book rather than the end. Putting it in the beginning might make readers how important the rest of the content of the book is given the level of danger one counselee faces. Plus it presents the materials in a “problem” then “solution” linear direction which helps readers track along better.Overall very helpful. Again it amazes me how much helpful materials is presented in such a short booklet; my copy has a lot of highlights and for good reasons! I recommend this for pastors, biblical counselors and regular church members too since we will also be ministering to God’s people in the church and outside our church sometime in our Christian life. Be equipped and be prepared, consider reading this booklet today!

Brilliant author, brilliant booklet! An excellent, easy to read summarization of understanding suicide. I am a student of Dr. Black and have my MS in Counseling Psychology. I'm impressed how he consolidated his extensive wisdom of this powerful subject matter into a short booklet. I highly recommend it if anyone you know is struggling with deep depression and/or suicidal ideation; friends, family members, or yourself. This booklet is an excellent way to begin understanding such a complicated and serious topic. I hope he writes more books, for his knowledge of psychology seems to be endless...

My question was: how do you counsel a person who can biblically and rationally say that suicide is a sin, and ought not to be committed, yet at times becomes so emotionally despondent that he considers it an option?One resource that was recommended to me was Suicide: Understanding and Intervening by Jeffrey S. Black.The author begins by explaining how difficult it is to understand the suicide of a Christian: how can the Christian commits suicide when a Christian has the hope of the Gospel? His answer is that for a Christian to commit suicide, he or she must take his or her eyes off the light and truth of the Gospel (2).He explains that the reasons a person commits suicide are legion, but the descriptions are largely the same: "psychological pain, interpersonal alienation, and hopelessness" (3). Ultimately, he says that suicide is the choice to sin. If we are focused on Jesus, suicide is not possible, he argues (3-4).He looks at Paul is an example of someone who endured great suffering and yet did not commit suicide. He says Paul did not commit suicide because (1) he saw purpose in his suffering, (2) he was future oriented, and (3) his life was daily renewed by the Holy Spirit (6).He argues that telling someone who is suicidal that suicide is a sin is rarely helpful. However, discussing suicide to reveal a person's worldview may be a way to reach into him or her (7). In examining the Christian worldview, one discovers that all people are creatures created and belonging to God, all people are created in the image of God, and therefore it is sin to commit suicide (10).He defined suicide in this way: "suicide is the product of a continuous transaction between the person's heart, his symptoms of depression, the levels and types of stressors in his environment, and the strategies he uses to cope with his depression and life circumstances" (13). The person believes that the pain he or she is feeling is too great to keep living. This pain is associated with some sort of "felt need," and he or she believes there is no way to change his or her circumstance (14ff).He argues there are five ways in which one can help someone who is suicidal: first, acknowledge that his or her pain is real. Second, help him or her discern that the pain being felt is due to the lack of a "felt need." Third, challenge his or her beliefs that are leading to suicidal thoughts. Fourth, help him or her discern that there is hope. Fifth, help him or her to understand that some "felt needs" are sinful or are caused by sin (18-23).He then discusses how to assess the risk of suicide. In assessing the risk, the question is about being observant: what do you see the person doing, is he or she isolating him or herself, is he or she abusing drugs or alcohol, is the person talking about suicide, as the person attempted suicide in the past, and so forth (24-31).I appreciate this work for its argument that it is biblically and rationally sinful to commit suicide. I also appreciate the end of this little book in which the author talks about our need to really know and care for those around us - to be observant and to be ready to help in times of need.This is not a book I would give to someone who is suicidal: I have a feeling that this book is more likely to anger or upset someone considering suicide - of course, this book is written for those trying to help those who are considering suicide.As useful as this book is, I'm not sure my question has been answered: perhaps the answer is "to love one's neighbor" - to be extremely intentionally involved with people around us, such that when a person is so emotionally distraught that he or she will receive our being there and listening, even if we don't know what else to offer.

I bought it for my personal bookshelf to further my knowledge. Found it helpful and easy to read. Wish there was more Jeffrey S. Black wrote. Seller sold this to me quickly and in great condition.

Help for the hurting heart

Excellent help to understand and intervene in a suicidal persons life

It is impossible to tactfully delve into such a deep and extensive topic in such a short booklet, but I found Dr. Black did a great job at penning his thoughts and some important information in these pages. Not everyone wants to read a plethora of books on the topic, and to have a small, concise, and pointed booklet to give some pertinent advise on and direction when it comes to the topic of suicide was very helpful.

This mini-series covers modern issues that people face. It gives biblical answers to the hard questions. Excellent source for any pastor or counselor.

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