Suicidal Thoughts Workbook
About this book
If you or someone you love is dealing with a crisis right now, please call 1-800-273-8255 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor at the Crisis Text Line.
A compassionate guide to managing suicidal thoughts and finding hope
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.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Foreword
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Understand Your Suicidal Thoughts
- 3. Uncover Causes
- 4. Cope with Crises
- 5. Reduce Emotional Pain
- 6. Foster Self-Compassion and Acceptance
- 7. Increase Hope
- 8. Strengthen Relationships
- 9. Make Meaning
- 10. Create Safety
- 11. Plan for the Future
- Appendix A. A Note to Concerned Friends and Family Members
- Appendix B. Additional Resources
- References
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- WORKSHEETS AND EXERCISES