Tragically, when someone takes their life, they leave behind family, friends, coworkers, andother people who cared for them; their loss creates a ripple effect of pain. What can those who have survived the suicide of a loved one do to begin a process of understanding and healing? In her new book, Getting Through It: A Workbook for Suicide Survivors, licensed psychotherapist and counselor Nancy Marshall, M.A., L.P.C. provides an important treatment template for those touched by suicide.
Within its pages, readers will find a gentle guide backed by proven techniques fortreatment to begin their journey through life after loss. Marshall, who has received training from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, the foremost expert on trauma working, helps survivors, including children, tackle the toughest questions: What was the person I love thinking when they took their life? What is happening to me, and will I ever be ok? There’s also a section about prevention for those hoping to sharpen their observation skills and learn what to look for in a loved one who may be suffering.