Helps Pastors effectively respond to persons at possible risk for suicide and to families of suicide victims.

No one can ever be prepared enough to deal with suicide; but one can identify special risks and be aware of short and long term effects on survivors and family members. In Suicide: Pastoral Responses, Dr. Townsend definies patterns and issues that surround suicide. This book will help ministers identify particular markers and gives steps for pastoral intervention and suicide prevention.

  The Pastoral responses series is designed to help pastors and other pastoral caregivers deal with crises or significant difficulties. Called upon to offer advice, guidance, and comfort to parishioners, their families, and theological issues, these books offer concrete, pratical suggestions for the situations that pastors face in the parish today.

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