News Release

'Counseling Suicidal Clients' by Andrew Reeves

Book Announcement

SAGE Publications UK

Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washington DC (March 1, 2010)- Counselling Suicidal Clients by Andrew Reeves, from University of Liverpool Counselling Service, is a new title for counselling practitioners published today by SAGE. This title addresses the important professional considerations when working with clients who are suicidal. It covers work on the 'bigger picture', including legal and ethical considerations and organisational policy and procedures, including how practitioners can work with the dynamics of suicide potential in the therapeutic process.

The book is divided into six main parts:

  • The changing context of suicide
  • The prediction-prevention model, policy and ethics
  • The influence of the organisation
  • The client process
  • The practitioner process
  • The practice of counselling with suicidal clients.

The book also contains chapters on the discourse of suicide, suicide and self-injury, and self-care for the counsellor. It is written for counsellors and psychotherapists, and for any professional who uses counselling skills when supporting suicidal people.

About the author:

Andrew Reeves is a Senior BACP Accredited Counsellor at the University of Liverpool Counselling Service. He is also a Registered Social Worker, with a professional background in child protection and adult mental health services. His research interests focus on developing therapeutic approaches to assessing suicide risk, and he has written extensively on this subject. He is also Editor of Counselling and Psychotherapy Research journal, and a regular columnist in Therapy Today.

Praise for the title:

"A uniquely accessible, comprehensive and practical guide. Essential reading for counsellors and psychotherapists and all helping professionals who work with clients at risk of suicide." Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling, University of Strathclyde

"A 'must read' for counsellors of all experience levels, offering sound practical strategies alongside thought-provoking case studies and discussion points. Reeves addresses this difficult topic with depth, breadth and integrity. Excellent." Denise Meyer, developer and lead author of www.studentdepression.org

"Andrew Reeves brings together his experience as a social worker, counsellor and academic to explore the essential elements in working with suicidal clients. His openness and integrity in writing about this complex topic creates a valuable resource for reflective practice." Barbara Mitchels, Solicitor and Director of Watershed Counselling Service, Devon.

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For more information or to request an author interview please contact jayne.fairley@sagepub.co.uk

Paperback ISBN: 9781412946360 £22.99

Hardcover ISBN: 9781412946353 £65.00

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