Citation

Fournier RR. American Journal of Pastoral Counseling 1999; 2(1): 49-74.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999)

DOI

10.1300/J062v02n01_04

PMID

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Abstract

Using reference to an earlier article by this author, Lester argues contrarily that suicide may be a valuable and meaningful act of self-fulfillment in life. In response to Lester, it is argued that suicide is an act which invariably represents an unhealthiness in life-an "out-of-touchness" with the reality of Truth, suffering and self. Clarification of misinterpretations and misleading inferences by Lester of this author's remarks are discussed. Implications for counseling and pastoral counseling are also discussed. A case example with suggestions for a "life-affirming" counseling perspective is presented as a potentially valuable means for suicide prevention and problem-solving with clients who are at risk for suicide. © 1999, Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Language: en

Keywords

Counseling; Spirituality; Suicide prevention