Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness MonthMore than 120 people are lost to suicide every day in the U.S. More than 90 percent of those who die from suicide have a  diagnosable mental illness. Peer support groups have been clinically shown to reduce the incidence of suicide, and enhance the quality of life for people ,who live with a range of mental health conditions. The understanding, and connection that comes from peer support is a critical part of many people's wellness, especially when developed in conjunction with medication, therapy, and personal wellness strategies.  DBSA

At Heartfelt Counseling Ministries, we have CAMI  Support Groups.  CAMI stands for Christian's Afflicted with Mental Illness.  CAMI Leader Guides and Student Guides were co-authored by Robyn and Steve Bloem. If you are interested in starting a group and/or getting material, please call us at 561-909-9109

 

Hello, this month is a special month. I am a survivor of suicide, my sister Cyndi, who was two years older than I,,shot herself in her driveway, as her husband and children slept inside.

Heartfelt Counseling is a non profit agency with the IRS. I am trained in the detection of suicide.We have written sound support group material and it is not only being used in our church, but by many others, If you would like to start a group in your area, please call Heartfelt Counseling Ministries, 561.909.9109. Cyndi had read the book, Broken Minds and gave it to more than fifteen friends. The largest chapter in Broken Minds, Hope for Healing When You Feel Like You're Losing  It is about suicide, and why you should not kill yourself!

Broken MInds, http://heartfeltmin.org/join-us.html

Steve Bloem

"This is a candid and spirit affirming story of a family's personal struggle, not only with mental illness, but also in finding where they fit into the body of Christ and His ministry. Considering that 10% of the world's adult population suffer from some form of mental illness, this book could well be required reading for pastors, elders, and Christian counselors or for anyone who is called to minister with understanding and unbiased care. The book is solidly based on a scriptural foundation with ample clinical information to appeal to the lay person or anyone in a counseling capacity. Informative, honest and helpful, this work shatters the old stigmas and perceptions of mental illness and depression. It is well written with enough heart and hope to balance the seriousness of the subject. Interesting reading." (Sandra Thayer Author's Choice Reviews 2005-12-01)

Another book that I recently has published (Jude 2018)  is The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness: A Guide for Training and Reference. I hope you will by it, This book also has an an important piece on suicide. Please go to http://sbloemreflections.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-pastoral-handbook-of-mental-illness.html

You can see our website, heartfeltmin.org.