1st Edition
A Special Scar The experiences of people bereaved by suicide
Introduction to the Classic Edition. Foreword. Preface to the Second Edition. Acknowledgements. Part 1: Introduction. Part 2: Aspects of Suicide Bereavement. Part 3: Responding to People Bereaved by Suicide. Postscript. Appendix 1: Relevant Organisations. Appendix 2: The People Interviewed. References. Name Index. Subject Index.
Biography
Alison Wertheimer has been a freelance writer, researcher and counsellor since 1987, after working in the voluntary sector for twenty years.
‘… the real impact is located in the rawness of the personal accounts and reflections of the 50 individuals bereaved by suicide.’ Trish Staples, Therapy Today website
'...a very readable book, well written, open, clear and accessible to all.'
Tony Morris, Self and Society
'...this is the best book on suicide on the market at the moment. It crosses many barriers and I feel it should be read widely, not only by bereavement professionals and volunteers, but also by bereaved people and others wishing to know more about this difficult subject.'
Josy Williams, Bereavement Care
'The first edition of this important book opened our eyes to the special needs of people bereaved by suicide. Since that time the author and others have increased our understanding of these needs and helped to develop services to meet them.'
From the Foreword by Dr Colin Murray Parkes
