a handbook for pastors, chaplains and pastoral counselors Mason, Karen. creator text Downers Grove, IL InterVarsity Press 2014 monographic 232 p. : 23 cm. What is the church's role in suicide prevention? While we tend to view the work of suicide prevention as the task of professional therapists and doctors, the church can also play a vital role. Studies show that religious faith is an important factor reducing the risk of suicide. Yet many pastors, chaplains and pastoral counselors feel overwhelmed and unprepared to prevent suicides. In this practical handbook Who dies by suicide? -- Shattering myths about suicide -- Suicide and Christian theology -- Theories of suicide -- Helping someone in a suicide crisis -- Helping a survivor of attempted suicide -- Helping the helpers -- Helping suicide survivors -- Helping the faith community. Karen Mason. Includes bibliographical references and index. Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. Available via World Wide Web. Pastoral counseling Suicide Religious aspects Christianity BV4012.2 .M297 2014 9780830841172 9780830896479 eng 20241108110831.0