Suicide: Prevention, Intervention, Postvention

by Earl A. Grollman

Provides information on suicide statistics and gives advice on how to recognize the warning signs of a potential suicide attempt, how to intervene when a suicide has been attempted, and how to comfort families and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide. This updated and expanded edition contains a discussion of euthanasia and living wills and a list of crisis centers around the United States.

160 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1971

About the author

Dr. Earl A. Grollman, a pioneer in the field of crisis intervention, was rabbi of the Beth El Temple Center in Belmont, Massachusetts for thirty-six years. A past president of Massachusetts Board of Rabbis, he took early retirement from his congregation so that he could devote himself to writing and lecturing. A certified Death Educator and Counselor, he was cited as “Hero of The Heartland” for his work with the families and volunteers of the Oklahoma City Bombing.

Dr. Grollman has spoken at many colleges, clergy institutes, seminaries, physician’s forums, and hospital nursing associations; and addressed many support groups such as Compassionate Friends, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Widows Personal Services. He has also appeared on national television and radio—the Oprah Winfrey Show, Children’s Journal, All Things Considered, and Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. Recently, he was featured on National Public Radio’s End of Life Series, in the roundtable discussion on grief and bereavement.

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of the language in this book is dated, which makes sense as it was written in 1971… But it’s still an interesting and important read! As someone who works in suicide prevention, I appreciate any opportunity to go “back to basics” and consider what leads people to suicide and what can be done for prevention and postvention.

[Kaytalist · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is informative yet I think the layout and they way they write the book feel boring

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to understand.