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The month of September is a transitory time of year. The first month of autumn brings to mind many things, from students rushing back to school to the vibrant changing
leaves, the end of the summer season often feels bittersweet. We at Self Esteem Shop have a very important issue on our minds this first month of fall. Every September marks the observance of Suicide Prevention Month. In honor of all of the families, survivors, patients and clinicians who have battled suicide, we'd like to share some valuable resources with you.
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Books for Brave Souls
But I Didn't Get to Say Goodbye does a beautiful job of helping young people deal with the suicide of a loved one. The Story is told from the perspective of an 11 year-old boy who struggles to deal with a parent`s suicide. This interactive guide provides a glimpse into a child`s traumatic and life changing experience. Find it here
When it comes to treating suicidal patients, a strong therapeutic alliance can quite literally save a person's life. Building a Therapeutic Alliance with the Suicidal Patient consults the knowledge of a group of clinicians and researchers that explore the "Aeschi approach" to clinical suicide prevention. It involves mental health professionals working with patients at risk for suicide recognizing a fundamental conflict at the heart of clinical practice, when it comes to the patient`s story, the patient is the expert. Find it here
Dying to Be Free is powerful. Beverly Cobain and Jean Larch courageously break through the complex emotions, brutal stigma, and detrimental silence to offer this gentle, healing guide for family members who have been affected by suicide. Cobain's achingly honest personal account are paired with tender recollections from suicide survivors and provide powerful insight into the confusion, fear, and guilt that family members often suffer through. Find it here
DeeDee's Bibliotherapy Corner
At
a recent conference, one of the participants asked me about a book for
a child who spends his days exercising his digits on keyboards. How do
we get the child to realize there's a whole world out there beyond
video games and smartphones? One of my favorite books came to mind immediately. Everybody Needs a Rock
is so simple, yet so powerful. It has great instructional value and
lessons about materialism; it's especially great because kids can come
up with their own rules. It's a great exercise in imagination
In
my office, this has been a wonderful termination gift. The child is
encouraged to select their very own "special stone" from my
collection. We decorate our rocks and the child takes their special
stone with them. I like to share the sentiment of "wouldn't it be cool
if we are holding our stones at the very same time?" The
child who panics may have their special rock in their pocket for those
times when they need self-soothing just touching that rock and its
symbolic reminder to take deep breaths. Some kids may even paint words
like "breathe" on their special rock as a reminder.
The
first sentence of the book says it all. "Everybody needs a rock."The
young narrator expresses his sympathy for kids who don't have a rock
for a friend, and for those kids who have lots of material things
instead like "tricycles, bicycles, horses, elephants, goldfish,
three-room playhouses." He shares ten rules for exploring outside to
find just the perfect rock.
As I shared the story with conference participant, Sherri Knudsen,
she told me about a great activity she uses with her home-based
clients. The rocks are placed on a baking sheet and placed in an oven
at 200 degrees. This makes them easy to decorate with crayons and the
designs last longer.
The
story ends with "I'm going out to play a game that takes just me and
one rock to play. I happen to have a rock here in my hand..." This
story is a fit for children of all ages and can be connected in so many
different ways for each child. For some, it might be an opportunity for
a family to read the story and then make an outing to search for the
perfect rock. For another, it may normalize their feelings and yet
another may find ideas for companionship. This book is beautiful and
creative. It can inspire so many different thoughts and activities. Everybody needs to read this book!
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Thank You From the Self Esteem Shop Team
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As always, we'd like to thank our loyal customers for
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