Suicide and the Inner Voice

Risk Assessment, Treatment, and Case Management
1. Auflage 1997
ISBN: 978-0-7619-0555-4
Verlag: SAGE Publications

Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 567 g

Dr. Firestone provides the reader with this understanding first by building his book around the sound theoretical framework and psychotherapeutic methodology he and his colleagues painstakingly developed. The theoretical framework offers a unique perspective not only on suicide, but also on other self-destructive, potentially life-threatening (microsuicidal) behaviors and lifestyles. Further, many case histories are detailed and provide depth of emotional reality to the theory. Suicide among all walks of life is explored, with the author illuminating the risks among different age, race, and gender groups. In exploring this theory of defense formation, Dr. Firestone goes into detail about the makeup of our internal negative voice processes and the family and social relationships that contribute to their development. Sections relating to assessment, treatment, and voice therapy methodology are especially helpful to practitioners interested in making progress in the treatment of at-risk individuals. Addressing a somber and serious issue in todayÆs society, Suicide and the Inner Voice sheds light on the internal thought processes often involved in suicide. This volume will be insightful reading for psychotherapists, clinical/counseling psychologists, and social workers.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Firestone, Robert W.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Allgemeines
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Tod, Sterbehilfe: Soziale und Ethische Themen
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Differentielle Psychologie, Persönlichkeitspsychologie Psychologische Diagnostik, Testpsychologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Neurologie, Klinische Neurowissenschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword - Pamela Cantor
Introduction
PART ONE: GENERAL APPROACH
The Self and Antiself
Suicidal Signs and Suicide Prevention
Inwardness - Personality Traits That Predispose Suicide
Brief Review of Psychodynamic and Cognitive Approaches to Suicide
The Epidemiology of Suicide and Brief History of Methods for Assessing Risk
Suicide among Adolescents
Suicide among Older People
PART TWO: INDIRECT SUICIDE
Microsuicide
The Relationship between Guilt and the Suicidal Process
Regression Precipitated by Positive Circumstances
PART THREE: THEORY OF DEFENSE FORMATION
The Voice Process and the Fantasy Bond
Couple and Family Relationships
PART FOUR: ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT
Identification of the Suicidal Individual
The Development of the Firestone Assessment of Self-Destructive Thoughts
Treatment Strategies and Malpractice Issues
Voice Therapy Methodology in the Treatment of the Suicidal Patient
PART FIVE: CONCLUSION
Guidelines for Primary Prevention of Suicide and Summary