Evaluating a Person with Suicidal Desires

Have you ever talked to someone you thought could be suicidal? It's a scary situation. What do you say? What should you do? How can you help?

Biblical Counsellors Aaron Sironi and Michael Emlet have provided some wise advice. Their excellent article in the Journal of Biblical Counseling aims at helping 'you to determine where a person who may be considering suicide fits on a spectrum of suicidality, while guiding you wisely and confidently to intervene in a crisis.'

Click on the icons below to download the article and a one page quick reference sheet to aid in your counseling.

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