01254nam a22001817a 4500003000600000005001700006008004100023020001800064040000800082050001100090100003100101245007000132260004800202505073500250650001300985650004800998650002601046AUA.120180503135102.0180503b xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d a9780875526935 cJTL aHV6545 aBlack, Jeffrey S., d1954- aSuicide :b understanding and intervening /cBy Jeffrey S. Black. aPhillipsburg, N.J. : b P & R Pub.,cc2003. a 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. 2Suicide. aSuicide vReligious aspects xChristianity. aSuicidex Prevention.