Things Jon Didn't Know About by Sue Henderson
15 years on, Sue Henderson recalls her family's experiences of life after her husband's suicide. From weathering the emotional aftershocks to dealing with the day-to-day practicalities, this moving account explores the reality of surviving a loved one's suicide, supported by theories of bereavement and men's mental health.
This book is not another self-help manual.. it's a warm embrace from a kind friend: you will feel its arms come around you offering comfort, support and, above all, understanding. -- Kate Buchanan, Humanist Celebrant, Humanist Society Scotland
Resilience and incredible positivity shine through the pages, and her frank account of the emotional fallout is balanced with some sound theoretical information. A must read for anyone affected by suicide. -- Dr Mary Turner, Reader in Health Services Research, University of Huddersfield
Sue Henderson's personal story captures the distress, the disbelief, the questioning - but also the need to recover, to survive as a family. She brings a professional eye and even a wry humour to this most painful of subjects. It's an unusual book about a frequently hidden topic. -- Prof Louis Appleby, Chair, National Suicide Prevention Strategy Advisory Group
Reading Sue's book sent me on an emotional rollercoaster, which I didn't want to get off. I laughed at points, I cried at others, and at times I was so captivated I felt like I was experiencing their journey with them. -- Donna Hastings, Bereavement Co-ordinator, Richmond’s Hope
Sue's book gives a genuine, heart-warming and wrenching account of how suicide changes family life forever. Winston's Wish is proud to have been part of their story, which illustrates that the direction of grief is never straightforward but families can find their own 'new normal'. -- Suzannah Phillips, Development Lead, Winston’s Wish – the charity for bereaved children
Resilience and incredible positivity shine through the pages, and her frank account of the emotional fallout is balanced with some sound theoretical information. A must read for anyone affected by suicide. -- Dr Mary Turner, Reader in Health Services Research, University of Huddersfield
Sue Henderson's personal story captures the distress, the disbelief, the questioning - but also the need to recover, to survive as a family. She brings a professional eye and even a wry humour to this most painful of subjects. It's an unusual book about a frequently hidden topic. -- Prof Louis Appleby, Chair, National Suicide Prevention Strategy Advisory Group
Reading Sue's book sent me on an emotional rollercoaster, which I didn't want to get off. I laughed at points, I cried at others, and at times I was so captivated I felt like I was experiencing their journey with them. -- Donna Hastings, Bereavement Co-ordinator, Richmond’s Hope
Sue's book gives a genuine, heart-warming and wrenching account of how suicide changes family life forever. Winston's Wish is proud to have been part of their story, which illustrates that the direction of grief is never straightforward but families can find their own 'new normal'. -- Suzannah Phillips, Development Lead, Winston’s Wish – the charity for bereaved children
Sue Henderson was a social worker for 25 years and for the majority of that time worked supporting adults and children experiencing adoption, fostering and kinship care. Her professional focus on advocacy and support continues through her current work with refugee re-settlement.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781785924002 |
| ISBN 10 | 1785924001 |
| Title | Things Jon Didn't Know About |
| Author | Sue Henderson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Year published | 2017-11-21 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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