Book recommendation: Kathryn Gordon’s “The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook”
Gordon writes in the kindest and most approachable way. This self-help workbook includes worksheets and short practical exercises for building cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to reduce emotional pain, increase hope, and prevent suicide.
Chapters are brief and divided into subsections so you can tackle just a little at a time, if that’s all you’re ready for.
My copy came with a HOPE sticker from art therapist and “maker of mental health things” Alyse Ruriani!
I wholeheartedly recommend this book. It’s suitable for someone struggling with thoughts of suicide, their concerned friends and family, and clinicians. (There are appendices specifically geared toward friends/family and clinicians.)