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Book

The suicidal thoughts workbook : CBT skills to reduce emotional pain, increase hope, and prevent suicide

Call Number

  • 616.858445 G6638 (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2021]

Physical Description

vii, 172 pages ; 26 cm

Summary

"If you're struggling with suicidal thoughts, please know that you are not alone and that you are worthy of help. Your life and well-being matter. When you're suffering, life's challenges can feel overwhelming and even insurmountable. This workbook is here to help you find relief and solutions when suicidal thoughts take over. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this compassionate workbook offers practical tools to guide you toward a place of hope. It will help you identify your reasons for living, manage intense emotions and painful thoughts, and create a safe environment when you are in a crisis. You'll also find ways to strengthen social connections, foster self-compassion, and rediscover activities that bring joy and meaning to your life. This workbook is here to support you. However you are feeling at this moment, remember the following: You are worth it, you are loved, and you matter."--

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Understand your suicidal thoughts
  • Uncover causes 00 Cope with crises
  • Reduce emotional pain
  • Foster self-compassion and acceptance
  • Increase hope
  • Strengthen relationships
  • Make meaning
  • Create safety
  • Plan for the future.

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