Description

In my practice as a mental health counselor, I recognize that our efforts are focused on our patient — the person who is suffering with suicidal thoughts, depression, grief, and anxiety. If you are one of those people, you will find this book helpful. By seeking help, you are taking a big step toward effective coping and recovery. We cannot forget about the family and friends who play a critical role in supporting loved ones dealing with these problems. Family and friends may be trying to counsel or provide care. This book is designed for them. If you are one of those caregivers, know that being there for anyone struggling with thoughts of suicide, depression, anxiety and grief (including grief resulting from suicide by a loved one), can be very difficult. I wrote this book for you. Use it as a reference guide when you do not know what to do. Your devotion and service is important as you help your loved one cope during their difficult times. In writing this book, I bring expertise that I derived from a decade of professional mental health counseling. My counseling experience includes time spent in a variety of positions including: elementary school counselor, behavioral specialist at Pierce County Human Services (a facility including a detox wing, triage, and longer-term inpatient), leader for a domestic violence group for women and children, and social worker for the Department of Social and Health Services in a foster care unit. I did an internship as a family counselor at Good Samaritan Hospital Family Services. In accordance with state licensure regulations, I attend yearly continuing education classes to stay abreast of current research and effective therapeutic treatments. Not only do I have professional experience and training, I have a deep personal understanding of the misery of those experiencing these difficult emotions. We all experience these emotional upheavals at some point in our lives. For me, dealing with the pronounced symptoms of depressions, anxiety, and grief were very difficult, especially following the shocking suicide of my dear brother. This book shares my personal story, and draws on my professional experience to help others through challenging times.

Author: Hitztaler, Joy E

Topic: Psychology
Media: Book
ISBN: 1986039455
Language: English
Pages: 62