This book is intended as a self-help guide for self-destructive individuals, as well as a handbook for helping others who may be prone to harming themselves. The first two chapters provide an introduction to the topic of suicide. The third chapter discusses the scope of the suicide problem in America. The fourth chapter examines some of the myths…

This book supports the notion of the counselor as a professional who demonstrates an intellectual comprehension of the guidance and counseling mission. The renaissance counselor is defined as someone who charts a course that incorporates personal and professional development, and inspires direction, accountability, and responsiveness to students,…