Resources
Grief Support
In these days since Laurie’s death, we realize that many people have questions and find themselves confused regarding how this could happen. We, in Laurie’s family, are deeply struggling with the same questions. There are some questions that will have answers, and others that will not.
With this page, we would like to provide some resources and links that have been forwarded to us in recent days. We do not provide these as an endorsement of them, only as a potential source to help learn to cope with and heal from this great loss.
Suicide Prevention Websites
For anyone who may be considering suicide, or has had suicidal thoughts:
SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices Of Education
This is a very helpful and comprehensive site.
If You Are Suicidal, Read This First
If you are thinking about suicide READ THIS FIRST!
“Suicide is not chosen;
it happens when pain exceeds
resources for coping with pain.”
Prevention Research And Grief Support
AFSP - American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
Prevention information and links.
SPAN USA - Suicide Prevention Action Network
An organization of all ages who work to promote and advance suicide prevention
The Gift Of Keith
A great resource: a family put together this website following the loss of their loved one.
Suicide Discussion Board
A place for support and healing after a suicide. Online community consisting of over 600 members.
National Strategy For Suicide Prevention
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647) and this web site.
HEARTBEAT
HEARTBEAT is a peer support group offering empathy, encouragement and direction following the suicide of a loved one.
Books Addressing Suicide
Several family members, as well as others, have recommended the following books, via submissions to the website:
Grieving A Suicide: A Loved One's Search For Comfort, Answers & Hope
A book by Albert Y. Hsu
“I read this book within the first month after Laurie's death, and I couldn't recommend it more highly. Hsu presents himself very clearly, speaking from his own experiences. He also provides insights I found so valuable.”
-- Greg Boncimino, Laurie's brother
From A Healing Heart
A book by Susan White-Bowden
“This was my favorite. It reads like a journal, or a walk in the forest. There are poems and photos interspersed. In my favorite chapter, she shares humor that’s born of her pain. Laughter is a good thing. Our family discovered some very biting humor that was very funny at the time.”
My Son… My Son… A Guide To Healing After Death, Loss, Or Suicide
A book by Iris Bolton
“It walks you through someone else’s path and has strong feelings and insights. I found it very difficult emotionally to read, but it put words to many things I was going through.”
After Suicide
A book by John Hewett (Christian Care Books)
“This was the book my father embraced. It lays out the grief process and explains many things in a very matter of fact way. For us analytical types, it can be very reassuring to have information presented in a very direct manner.”
On Death And Dying
A book by Elisabeth Kübler -Ross
One of the most important psychological studies of the late twentieth century, On Death and Dying grew out of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's famous interdisciplinary seminar on death, life, and transition.
Resources Addressing Spiritual Issues
The tragedy of Laurie’s death has caused all of us, including her family, to take a hard look at what it is we believe about life, about death, about God, and about the meaning behind it all. The implications are staggering, and we know that such issues were running through Laurie’s mind in her last days. We have found the following resources to be helpful in exploring the larger issues:
Willow Creek Community Church Grief Support Ministry
A program specifically developed for those coping with grief. The next nine-week seminar begins April 25, 2005. See website for more details.
Meant4More.com
A great website focusing on life issues, real stories, who God is, and whether He can be known personally.
Walking Wounded
A website dedicated to providing hope and encouragement from a Christian perspective.
Information On Depression And Other Brain Illnesses
National Mental Health Organization
The National Mental Health Association is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
This is not a support site, but one containing technical information
American Association Of Suicidology
This is a rather technical site, but has a great section of links and resources.
Mental Help Net
Mental Help Net is an established and highly regarded internet website dedicated to educating the public about mental health, wellness, and family and relationship issues and concerns.
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