Linda PachaVezi magazinul LibrisA MUCH-NEEDED HEL P BOOK ON SUICIDE, DEPRESSION, AND LOSS Nick, a kindhearted nineteen-year-old, walked from his college campus to a tall bridge and jumped into the Mississippi.
The lost body , the subsequent jumpers - suddenly the unthinkable became unfathomable.
Pacha shares the moving story of her teen's suicide and family's grief process but doesn't stop there.
The practical guidance, examples, and insights she offers are invaluable for anyone struggling in life, wanting to help others, or suffering any loss .
This book is a memorable call to action for more kindness and compassion.
Suicide Prevention - Access to real-life examples of suicide warning signs missed in Nick's last behaviors and communications; discussion of mental health issues as a risk factor; an inside look at private challenges, like bullying and not fitting in; and ways to help those struggling to stay alive Self-Help/Grief After Loss - Recommendations on navigating the grief process, including the challenging steps back into society, new family dynamics, and necessary choices after loss; explanation of the stigma, judgment, and misconceptions of mental health and suicide; and ways to help loss survivors Tips for a Better Tomorrow - Practical suggestions for reducing the pressure we put on ourselves and our youth and for creating a more compassionate world (ALL BOOK SALE NET PROCEEDS GO TOWARD SUICIDE PREVENTION) The author has a crystal clear vision of mental health and the continuums of illness.
Saving Ourselves from Suicide is both a personal journey and warning to families .
The author is clearly on a mission to save others from the tragedy that befell her family.
It is invaluable.
- Christine Z.
Somerville, PhD, Director of Programs, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Cook County North Suburban, Chicagoland A meaningful glimpse into the powerful loss and the many things we can do to support each other and our loved ones through struggle.
- Alison Malmon, Founder/Executive Director, Active Minds This book is important on so many levels.
It describes the emotional journey of living through the events leading up to suicide and walks through the painful steps of the initial shock and long grieving process.
It is a valuable resource to make it through grief and loss.
- Steve Arkin, MD, Attending Neurologist , Miami Valley Hospital, Assistant Professor, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, Cofounder, SpeakUp A call to action to turn the tide of despair that is now so prevalent in our culture today.
- Rev.
Scott Mitchell, MTh, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist , President and CEO, SamaraCare Not only is this book a must-read for anyone suffering a loss of suicide, it is also a guide offering support for those living with a loved one who suffers from mental illness.
Linda's heartfelt storytelling opens the door for us survivors to move through our pain and start healing.
- Monica Pedersen, Suicide Loss Survivor , Former HGTV Host, and Author A MUCH-NEEDED HEL P BOOK ON SUICIDE, DEPRESSION, AND LOSS Nick, a kindhearted nineteen-year-old, walked from his college campus to a tall bridge and jumped into the Mississippi.
The lost body , the subsequent jumpers - suddenly the unthinkable became unfathomable.
Pacha shares the moving story of her teen's suicide and family's grief process but doesn't stop there.
The practical guidance, examples, and insights she offers are invaluable for anyone struggling in life, wanting to help others, or suffering any loss .
This book is a memorable call to action for more kindness and compassion.
Suicide Prevention - Access to real-life examples of suicide warning signs missed in Nick's last behaviors and communications; discussion of mental health issues as a risk factor; an inside look at private challenges, like bullying and not fitting in; and ways to help those struggling to stay alive Self-Help/Grief After Loss - Recommendations on navigating the grief process, including the challenging steps back into society, new family dynamics, and necessary choices after loss; explanation of the stigma, judgment, and misconceptions of mental health and suicide; and ways to help loss survivors Tips for a Better Tomorrow - Practical suggestions for reducing the pressure we put on ourselves and our youth and for creating a more compassionate world (ALL BOOK SALE NET PROCEEDS GO TOWARD SUICIDE PREVENTION) The author has a crystal clear vision of mental health and the continuums of illness.
Saving Ourselves from Suicide is both a personal journey and warning to families .
The author is clearly on a mission to save others from the tragedy that befell her family.
It is invaluable.
- Christine Z.
Somervill, PhD, Director of Programs, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Cook County North Suburban, Chicagoland A meaningful glimpse into the powerful loss and the many things we can do to support each other and our loved ones through struggle.
- Alison Malmon, Founder/Executive Director, Active Minds This book is important on so many levels.
It describes the emotional journey of living through the events leading up to suicide and walks through the painful steps of the initial shock and long grieving process.
It is a valuable resource to make it through grief and loss.
- Steve Arkin, MD, Attending Neurologist , Miami Valley Hospital, Assistant Professor, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, Cofounder, SpeakUp A call to action to turn the tide of despair that is now so prevalent in our culture today.
- Rev.
Scott Mitchell, MTh, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist , President and CEO, SamaraCare Not only is this book a must-read for anyone suffering a loss of suicide, it is also a guide offering support for those living with a loved one who suffers from mental illness.
Linda's heartfelt storytelling opens the door for us survivors to move through our pain and start healing.
- Monica Pedersen, Suicide Loss Survivor , Former HGTV Host, and Author A MUCH-NEEDED HEL P BOOK ON SUICIDE, DEPRESSION, AND LOSS Nick, a kindhearted nineteen-year-old, walked from his college campus to a tall bridge and jumped into the Mississippi.
The lost body , the subsequent jumpers - suddenly the unthinkable became unfathomable.
Pacha shares the moving story of her teen's suicide and family's grief process but doesn't stop there.
The practical guidance, examples, and insights she offers are invaluable for anyone struggling in life, wanting to help others, or suffering any loss .
This book is a memorable call to action for more kindness and compassion.
Suicide Prevention - Access to real-life examples of suicide warning signs missed in Nick's last behaviors and communications; discussion of mental health issues as a risk factor; an inside look at private challenges, like bullying and not fitting in; and ways to help those struggling to stay alive Self-Help/Grief After Loss - Recommendations on navigating the grief process, including the challenging steps back into society, new family dynamics, and necessary choices after loss; explanation of the stigma, judgment, and misconceptions of mental health and suicide; and ways to help loss survivors Tips for a Better Tomorrow - Practical suggestions for reducing the pressure we put on ourselves and our youth and for creating a more compassionate world (ALL BOOK SALE NET PROCEEDS GO TOWARD SUICIDE PREVENTION) The author has a crystal clear vision of mental health and the continuums of illness.
Saving Ourselves from Suicide is both a personal journey and warning to families .
The author is clearly on a mission to save others from the tragedy that befell her family.
It is invaluable.
- Christine Z.
Somervill, PhD, Director of Programs, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Cook County North Suburban, Chicagoland A meaningful glimpse into the powerful loss and the many things we can do to support each other and our loved ones through struggle.
- Alison Malmon, Founder/Executive Director, Active Minds This book is important on so many levels.
It describes the emotional journey of living through the events leading up to suicide and walks through the painful steps of the initial shock and long grieving process.
It is a valuable resource to make it through grief and loss.
- Steve Arkin, MD, Attending Neurologist , Miami Valley Hospital, Assistant Professor, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, Cofounder, SpeakUp A call to action to turn the tide of despair that is now so prevalent in our culture today.
- Rev.
Scott Mitchell, MTh, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist , President and CEO, SamaraCare Not only is this book a must-read for anyone suffering a loss of suicide, it is also a guide offering support for those living with a loved one who suffers from mental illness.
Linda's heartfelt storytelling opens the door for us survivors to move through our pain and start healing.
- Monica Pedersen, Suicide Loss Survivor , Former HGTV Host, and Author A MUCH-NEEDED HEL P BOOK ON SUICIDE, DEPRESSION, AND LOSS Nick, a kindhearted nineteen-year-old, walked from his college campus to a tall bridge and jumped into the Mississippi.
The lost body , the subsequent jumpers - suddenly the unthinkable became unfathomable.
Pacha shares the moving story of her teen's suicide and family's grief process but doesn't stop there.
The practical guidance, examples, and insights she offers are invaluable for anyone struggling in life, wanting to help others, or suffering any loss .
This book is a memorable call to action for more kindness and compassion.
Suicide Prevention - Access to real-life examples of suicide warning signs missed in Nick's last behaviors and communications; discussion of mental health issues as a risk factor; an inside look at private challenges, like bullying and not fitting in; and ways to help those struggling to stay alive Self-Help/Grief After Loss - Recommendations on navigating the grief process, including the challenging steps back into society, new family dynamics, and necessary choices after loss; explanation of the stigma, judgment, and misconceptions of mental health and suicide; and ways to help loss survivors Tips for a Better Tomorrow - Practical suggestions for reducing the pressure we put on ourselves and our youth and for creating a more compassionate world (ALL BOOK SALE NET PROCEEDS GO TOWARD SUICIDE PREVENTION) The author has a crystal clear vision of mental health and the continuums of illness.
Saving Ourselves from Suicide is both a personal journey and warning to families .
The author is clearly on a mission to save others from the tragedy that befell her family.
It is invaluable.
- Christine Z.
Somervill, PhD, Director of Programs, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Cook County North Suburban, Chicagoland A meaningful glimpse into the powerful loss and the many things we can do to support each other and our loved ones through struggle.
- Alison Malmon, Founder/Executive Director, Active Minds This book is important on so many levels.
It describes the emotional journey of living through the events leading up to suicide and walks through the painful steps of the initial shock and long grieving process.
It is a valuable resource to make it through grief and loss.
- Steve Arkin, MD, Attending Neurologist , Miami Valley Hospital, Assistant Professor, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, Cofounder, SpeakUp A call to action to turn the tide of despair that is now so prevalent in our culture today.
- Rev.
Scott Mitchell, MTh, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist , President and CEO, SamaraCare Not only is this book a must-read for anyone suffering a loss of suicide, it is also a guide offering support for those living with a loved one who suffers from mental illness.
Linda's heartfelt storytelling opens the door for us survivors to move through our pain and start healing.
- Monica Pedersen, Suicide Loss Survivor , Former HGTV Host, and Author A MUCH-NEEDED HEL P BOOK ON SUICIDE, DEPRESSION, AND LOSS Nick, a kindhearted nineteen-year-old, walked from his college campus to a tall bridge and jumped into the Mississippi.
The lost body , the subsequent jumpers - suddenly the unthinkable became unfathomable.
Pacha shares the moving story of her teen's suicide and family's grief process but doesn't stop there.
The practical guidance, examples, and insights she offers are invaluable for anyone struggling in life, wanting to help others, or suffering any loss .
This book is a memorable call to action for more kindness and compassion.
Suicide Prevention - Access to real-life examples of suicide warning signs missed in Nick's last behaviors and communications; discussion of mental health issues as a risk factor; an inside look at private challenges, like bullying and not fitting in; and ways to help those struggling to stay alive Self-Help/Grief After Loss - Recommendations on navigating the grief process, including the challenging steps back into society, new family dynamics, and necessary choices after loss; explanation of the stigma, judgment, and misconceptions of mental health and suicide; and ways to help loss survivors Tips for a Better Tomorrow - Practical suggestions for reducing the pressure we put on ourselves and our youth and for creating a more compassionate world (ALL BOOK SALE NET PROCEEDS GO TOWARD SUICIDE PREVENTION) The author has a crystal clear vision of mental health and the continuums of illness.
Saving Ourselves from Suicide is both a personal journey and warning to families .
The author is clearly on a mission to save others from the tragedy that befell her family.
It is invaluable.
- Christine Z.
Somervill, PhD, Director of Programs, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Cook County North Suburban, Chicagoland A meaningful glimpse into the powerful loss and the many things we can do to support each other and our loved ones through struggle.
- Alison Malmon, Founder/Executive Director, Active Minds This book is important on so many levels.
It describes the emotional journey of living through the events leading up to suicide and walks through the painful steps of the initial shock and long grieving process.
It is a valuable resource to make it through grief and loss.
- Steve Arkin, MD, Attending Neurologist , Miami Valley Hospital, Assistant Professor, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, Cofounder, SpeakUp A call to action to turn the tide of despair that is now so prevalent in our culture today.
- Rev.
Scott Mitchell, MTh, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist , President and CEO, SamaraCare Not only is this book a must-read for anyone suffering a loss of suicide, it is also a guide offering support for those living with a loved one who suffers from mental illness.
Linda's heartfelt storytelling opens the door for us survivors to move through our pain and start healing.
- Monica Pedersen, Suicide Loss Survivor , Former HGTV Host, and Author A MUCH-NEEDED HEL P BOOK ON SUICIDE, DEPRESSION, AND LOSS Nick, a kindhearted nineteen-year-old, walked from his college campus to a tall bridge and jumped into the Mississippi.
The lost body , the subsequent jumpers - suddenly the unthinkable became unfathomable.
Pacha shares the moving story of her teen's suicide and family's grief process but doesn't stop there.
The practical guidance, examples, and insights she offers are invaluable for anyone struggling in life, wanting to help others, or suffering any loss .
This book is a memorable call to action for more kindness and compassion.
Suicide Prevention - Access to real-life examples of suicide warning signs missed in Nick's last behaviors and communications; discussion of mental health issues as a risk factor; an inside look at private challenges, like bullying and not fitting in; and ways to help those struggling to stay alive Self-Help/Grief After Loss - Recommendations on navigating the grief process, including the challenging steps back into society, new family dynamics, and necessary choices after loss; explanation of the stigma, judgment, and misconceptions of mental health and suicide; and ways to help loss survivors Tips for a Better Tomorrow - Practical suggestions for reducing the pressure we put on ourselves and our youth and for creating a more compassionate world (ALL BOOK SALE NET PROCEEDS GO TOWARD SUICIDE PREVENTION) The author has a crystal clear vision of mental health and the continuums of illness.
Saving Ourselves from Suicide is both a personal journey and warning to families .
The author is clearly on a mission to save others from the tragedy that befell her family.
It is invaluable.
- Christine Z.
Somervill, PhD, Director of Programs, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Cook County North Suburban, Chicagoland A meaningful glimpse into the powerful loss and the many things we can do to support each other and our loved ones through struggle.
- Alison Malmon, Founder/Executive Director, Active Minds This book is important on so many levels.
It describes the emotional journey of living through the events leading up to suicide and walks through the painful steps of the initial shock and long grieving process.
It is a valuable resource to make it through grief and loss.
- Steve Arkin, MD, Attending Neurologist , Miami Valley Hospital, Assistant Professor, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, Cofounder, SpeakUp A call to action to turn the tide of despair that is now so prevalent in our culture today.
- Rev.
Scott Mitchell, MTh, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist , President and CEO, SamaraCare Not only is this book a must-read for anyone suffering a loss of suicide, it is also a guide offering support for those living with a loved one who suffers from mental illness.
Linda's heartfelt storytelling opens the door for us survivors to move through our pain and start healing.
- Monica Pedersen, Suicide Loss Survivor , Former HGTV Host, and Author A MUCH-NEEDED HEL P BOOK ON SUICIDE, DEPRESSION, AND LOSS Nick, a kindhearted nineteen-year-old, walked from his college campus to a tall bridge and jumped into the Mississippi.
The lost body , the subsequent jumpers - suddenly the unthinkable became unfathomable.
Pacha shares the moving story of her teen's suicide and family's grief process but doesn't stop there.
The practical guidance, examples, and insights she offers are invaluable for anyone struggling in life, wanting to help others, or suffering any loss .
This book is a memorable call to action for more kindness and compassion.
Suicide Prevention - Access to real-life examples of suicide warning signs missed in Nick's last behaviors and communications; discussion of mental health issues as a risk factor; an inside look at private challenges, like bullying and not fitting in; and ways to help those struggling to stay alive Self-Help/Grief After Loss - Recommendations on navigating the grief process, including the challenging steps back into society, new family dynamics, and necessary choices after loss; explanation of the stigma, judgment, and misconceptions of mental health and suicide; and ways to help loss survivors Tips for a Better Tomorrow - Practical suggestions for reducing the pressure we put on ourselves and our youth and for creating a more compassionate world (ALL BOOK SALE NET PROCEEDS GO TOWARD SUICIDE PREVENTION) The author has a crystal clear vision of mental health and the continuums of illness.
Saving Ourselves from Suicide is both a personal journey and warning to families .
The author is clearly on a mission to save others from the tragedy that befell her family.
It is invaluable.
- Christine Z.
Somervill, PhD, Director of Programs, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Cook County North Suburban, Chicagoland A meaningful glimpse into the powerful loss and the many things we can do to support each other and our loved ones through struggle.
- Alison Malmon, Founder/Executive Director, Active Minds This book is important on so many levels.
It describes the emotional journey of living through the events leading up to suicide and walks through the painful steps of the initial shock and long grieving process.
It is a valuable resource to make it through grief and loss.
- Steve Arkin, MD, Attending Neurologist , Miami Valley Hospital, Assistant Professor, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, Cofounder, SpeakUp A call to action to turn the tide of despair that is now so prevalent in our culture today.
- Rev.
Scott Mitchell, MTh, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist , President and CEO, SamaraCare Not only is this book a must-read for anyone suffering a loss of suicide, it is also a guide offering support for those living with a loved one who suffers from mental illness.
Linda's heartfelt storytelling opens the door for us survivors to move through our pain and start healing.
- Monica Pedersen, Suicide Loss Survivor , Former HGTV Host, and Author A MUCH-NEEDED HEL P BOOK ON SUICIDE, DEPRESSION, AND LOSS Nick, a kindhearted nineteen-year-old, walked from his college campus to a tall bridge and jumped into the Mississippi.
The lost body , the subsequent jumpers - suddenly the unthinkable became unfathomable.
Pacha shares the moving story of her teen's suicide and family's grief process but doesn't stop there.
The practical guidance, examples, and insights she offers are invaluable for anyone struggling in life, wanting to help others, or suffering any loss .
This book is a memorable call to action for more kindness and compassion.
Suicide Prevention - Access to real-life examples of suicide warning signs missed in Nick's last behaviors and communications; discussion of mental health issues as a risk factor; an inside look at private challenges, like bullying and not fitting in; and ways to help those struggling to stay alive Self-Help/Grief After Loss - Recommendations on navigating the grief process, including the challenging steps back into society, new family dynamics, and necessary choices after loss; explanation of the stigma, judgment, and misconceptions of mental health and suicide; and ways to help loss survivors Tips for a Better Tomorrow - Practical suggestions for reducing the pressure we put on ourselves and our youth and for creating a more compassionate world (ALL BOOK SALE NET PROCEEDS GO TOWARD SUICIDE PREVENTION) The author has a crystal clear vision of mental health and the continuums of illness.
Saving Ourselves from Suicide is both a personal journey and warning to families .
The author is clearly on a mission to save others from the tragedy that befell her family.
It is invaluable.
- Christine Z.
Somervill, PhD, Director of Programs, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Cook County North Suburban, Chicagoland A meaningful glimpse into the powerful loss and the many things we can do to support each other and our loved ones through struggle.
- Alison Malmon, Founder/Executive Director, Active Minds This book is important on so many levels.
It describes the emotional journey of living through the events leading up to suicide and walks through the painful steps of the initial shock and long grieving process.
It is a valuable resource to make it through grief and loss.
- Steve Arkin, MD, Attending Neurologist , Miami Valley Hospital, Assistant Professor, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, Cofounder, SpeakUp A call to action to turn the tide of despair that is now so prevalent in our culture today.
- Rev.
Scott Mitchell, MTh, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist , President and CEO, SamaraCare Not only is this book a must-read for anyone suffering a loss of suicide, it is also a guide offering support for those living with a loved one who suffers from mental illness.
Linda's heartfelt storytelling opens the door for us survivors to move through our pain and start healing.
- Monica Pedersen, Suicide Loss Survivor , Former HGTV Host, and Author A CARING UP-CLOSE LOOK AT SUICIDETHE HELP THAT COULD HAVE SAVED MY SONTHE GUIDANCE WE NEEDED FOR GRIEF AND TO RELEASE GUILT Linda Pacha is refreshingly transparent, holding nothing back in this moving and uplifting help book.
With the detailed table of contents, you will refer back to her recommendations and warm advice time and time again.
Read warning signs in her son's last text messages that are labeled for you.
Learn what Nick could not feel or understand: the options and hope that were still there.
And if suicide has already happened, she will help you move forward in your grief, release any guilt or anger, and find the hope in life again.
Pacha is an attorney.
Her undergraduate degree and postgraduate studies are in psychology and clinical psychology, respectively.
Linda public speaks about suicide prevention and the grief process through the nonprofit she founded, Nick's Network of Hope (nicksnetworkofhope.
She's known for her unfaltering honesty, which is appreciated by many.
Pacha is a parent who has been through the worst and shares everything to help others in pain.
SUICIDE PREVENTION/SELF-HELP Reasons to stay; you are not alone; how to make a safety plan; yell for help and then allow it; you are not a burden; people care more than you think; how to reach out when hope is lost; risk factors and warning signs with real-life examples; bullying is a reflection of them, not you; and what Nick would want you to know HOW TO HELP OTHERS WHO ARE STRUGGLING Okay to ask if suicidal; listen and ask open-ended questions; don't be a cheerleader if more is needed; believe the behavior more than the words; and the importance of seeking professional help GRIEF AND LOSS Why push on; release guilt and anger; emotions of the first year; the second year and beyond; grieving individually and together; new family dynamics; getting back into society; answering difficult questions; parenting surviving kids; keeping your marriage intact; what to avoid; siblings of suicide; and physical effects HOW TO HELP THOSE WHO LOST SOMEONE TO SUICIDE Don't avoid; listen but don't try to fix; remember and talk about loved ones; and allow to work through birthdays and anniversaries STIGMA Complexities of mental health; why stigma exists; misconceptions of selfishness, cowardice, and lack of faith; how stigma of mental health morphs and attaches to survivors; and ways to reduce stigma REDUCING PRESSURE What is the pressure and ways to reduce it; recommendations for parents and schools; and how to make lunchtime and gym more inclusive TIPS FOR BETTER TOMORROW Ways for a kinder world; how to reduce bullying; how to teach kids to live with more compassion; and how you can make a difference All Net Proceeds from Book Sales Go Toward Suicide Prevention A CARING UP-CLOSE LOOK AT SUICIDETHE HELP THAT COULD HAVE SAVED MY SONTHE GUIDANCE WE NEEDED FOR GRIEF AND TO RELEASE GUILT Linda Pacha is refreshingly transparent, holding nothing back in this moving and uplifting help book.
With the detailed table of contents, you will refer back to her recommendations and warm advice time and time again.
Read warning signs in her son's last text messages that are labeled for you.
Learn what Nick could not feel or understand: the options and hope that were still there.
And if suicide has already happened, she will help you move forward in your grief, release any guilt or anger, and find the hope in life again.
Pacha is an attorney.
Her undergraduate degree and postgraduate studies are in psychology and clinical psychology, respectively.
Linda public speaks about suicide prevention and the grief process through the nonprofit she founded, Nick's Network of Hope (nicksnetworkofhope.
She's known for her unfaltering honesty, which is appreciated by many.
Pacha is a parent who has been through the worst and shares everything to help others in pain.
SUICIDE PREVENTION/SELF-HELP Reasons to stay; you are not alone; how to make a safety plan; yell for help and then allow it; you are not a burden; people care more than you think; how to reach out when hope is lost; risk factors and warning signs with real-life examples; bullying is a reflection of them, not you; and what Nick would want you to know HOW TO HELP OTHERS WHO ARE STRUGGLING Okay to ask if suicidal; listen and ask open-ended questions; don't be a cheerleader if more is needed; believe the behavior more than the words; and the importance of seeking professional help GRIEF AND LOSS Why push on; release guilt and anger; emotions of the first year; the second year and beyond; grieving individually and together; new family dynamics; getting back into society; answering difficult questions; parenting surviving kids; keeping your marriage intact; what to avoid; siblings of suicide; and physical effects HOW TO HELP THOSE WHO LOST SOMEONE TO SUICIDE Don't avoid; listen but don't try to fix; remember and talk about loved ones; and allow to work through birthdays and anniversaries STIGMA Complexities of mental health; why stigma exists; misconceptions of selfishness, cowardice, and lack of faith; how stigma of mental health morphs and attaches to survivors; and ways to reduce stigma REDUCING PRESSURE What is the pressure and ways to reduce it; recommendations for parents and schools; and how to make lunchtime and gym more inclusive TIPS FOR BETTER TOMORROW Ways for a kinder world; how to reduce bullying; how to teach kids to live with more compassion; and how you can make a difference All Net Proceeds from Book Sales Go Toward Suicide Prevention A CARING UP-CLOSE LOOK AT SUICIDETHE HELP THAT COULD HAVE SAVED MY SONTHE GUIDANCE WE NEEDED FOR GRIEF AND TO RELEASE GUILT Linda Pacha is refreshingly transparent, holding nothing back in this moving and uplifting help book.
With the detailed table of contents, you will refer back to her recommendations and warm advice time and time again.
Read warning signs in her son's last text messages that are labeled for you.
Learn what Nick could not feel or understand: the options and hope that were still there.
And if suicide has already happened, she will help you move forward in your grief, release any guilt or anger, and find the hope in life again.
Pacha is an attorney.
Her undergraduate degree and postgraduate studies are in psychology and clinical psychology, respectively.
Linda public speaks about suicide prevention and the grief process through the nonprofit she founded, Nick's Network of Hope (nicksnetworkofhope.
She's known for her unfaltering honesty, which is appreciated by many.
Pacha is a parent who has been through the worst and shares everything to help others in pain.
SUICIDE PREVENTION/SELF-HELP Reasons to stay; you are not alone; how to make a safety plan; yell for help and then allow it; you are not a burden; people care more than you think; how to reach out when hope is lost; risk factors and warning signs with real-life examples; bullying is a reflection of them, not you; and what Nick would want you to know HOW TO HELP OTHERS WHO ARE STRUGGLING Okay to ask if suicidal; listen and ask open-ended questions; don't be a cheerleader if more is needed; believe the behavior more than the words; and the importance of seeking professional help GRIEF AND LOSS Why push on; release guilt and anger; emotions of the first year; the second year and beyond; grieving individually and together; new family dynamics; getting back into society; answering difficult questions; parenting surviving kids; keeping your marriage intact; what to avoid; siblings of suicide; and physical effects HOW TO HELP THOSE WHO LOST SOMEONE TO SUICIDE Don't avoid; listen but don't try to fix; remember and talk about loved ones; and allow to work through birthdays and anniversaries STIGMA Complexities of mental health; why stigma exists; misconceptions of selfishness, cowardice, and lack of faith; how stigma of mental health morphs and attaches to survivors; and ways to reduce stigma REDUCING PRESSURE What is the pressure and ways to reduce it; recommendations for parents and schools; and how to make lunchtime and gym more inclusive TIPS FOR BETTER TOMORROW Ways for a kinder world; how to reduce bullying; how to teach kids to live with more compassion; and how you can make a difference All Net Proceeds from Book Sales Go Toward Suicide Prevention A CARING UP-CLOSE LOOK AT SUICIDETHE HELP THAT COULD HAVE SAVED MY SONTHE GUIDANCE WE NEEDED FOR GRIEF AND TO RELEASE GUILT Linda Pacha is refreshingly transparent, holding nothing back in this moving and uplifting help book.
With the detailed table of contents, you will refer back to her recommendations and warm advice time and time again.
Read warning signs in her son's last text messages that are labeled for you.
Learn what Nick could not feel or understand: the options and hope that were still there.
And if suicide has already happened, she will help you move forward in your grief, release any guilt or anger, and find the hope in life again.
Pacha is an attorney.
Her undergraduate degree and postgraduate studies are in psychology and clinical psychology, respectively.
Linda public speaks about suicide prevention and the grief process through the nonprofit she founded, Nick's Network of Hope (nicksnetworkofhope.
She's known for her unfaltering honesty, which is appreciated by many.
Pacha is a parent who has been through the worst and shares everything to help others in pain.
SUICIDE PREVENTION/SELF-HELP Reasons to stay; you are not alone; how to make a safety plan; yell for help and then allow it; you are not a burden; people care more than you think; how to reach out when hope is lost; risk factors and warning signs with real-life examples; bullying is a reflection of them, not you; and what Nick would want you to know HOW TO HELP OTHERS WHO ARE STRUGGLING Okay to ask if suicidal; listen and ask open-ended questions; don't be a cheerleader if more is needed; believe the behavior more than the words; and the importance of seeking professional help GRIEF AND LOSS Why push on; release guilt and anger; emotions of the first year; the second year and beyond; grieving individually and together; new family dynamics; getting back into society; answering difficult questions; parenting surviving kids; keeping your marriage intact; what to avoid; siblings of suicide; and physical effects HOW TO HELP THOSE WHO LOST SOMEONE TO SUICIDE Don't avoid; listen but don't try to fix; remember and talk about loved ones; and allow to work through birthdays and anniversaries STIGMA Complexities of mental health; why stigma exists; misconceptions of selfishness, cowardice, and lack of faith; how stigma of mental health morphs and attaches to survivors; and ways to reduce stigma REDUCING PRESSURE What is the pressure and ways to reduce it; recommendations for parents and schools; and how to make lunchtime and gym more inclusive TIPS FOR BETTER TOMORROW Ways for a kinder world; how to reduce bullying; how to teach kids to live with more compassion; and how you can make a difference All Net Proceeds from Book Sales Go Toward Suicide Prevention A CARING UP-CLOSE LOOK AT SUICIDETHE HELP THAT COULD HAVE SAVED MY SONTHE GUIDANCE WE NEEDED FOR GRIEF AND TO RELEASE GUILT Linda Pacha is refreshingly transparent, holding nothing back in this moving and uplifting help book.
With the detailed table of contents, you will refer back to her recommendations and warm advice time and time again.
Read warning signs in her son's last text messages that are labeled for you.
Learn what Nick could not feel or understand: the options and hope that were still there.
And if suicide has already happened, she will help you move forward in your grief, release any guilt or anger, and find the hope in life again.
Pacha is an attorney.
Her undergraduate degree and postgraduate studies are in psychology and clinical psychology, respectively.
Linda public speaks about suicide prevention and the grief process through the nonprofit she founded, Nick's Network of Hope (nicksnetworkofhope.
She's known for her unfaltering honesty, which is appreciated by many.
Pacha is a parent who has been through the worst and share.
