Books

Energy Accounting: Stress Management and Mental Health Monitoring for Autism and Related Conditions

The world can be stressful and difficult to navigate for neurodivergent people. There is potential for chronic exhaustion and burnout from trying to cope with social and sensory experiences, being misunderstood and criticized, high levels of anxiety and, for many reasons, not feeling in touch with your authentic self.
Delivering the first authoritative introduction to this practical, neurodiversity-affirming technique, Energy Accounting features straightforward step-by-step instructions on how adjustments can be made to reduce stress and increase energy and improve quality of life.
Including advice for clinicians who want to use this important approach with clients, as a well as a wide range of additional resources available at www.jkp.com or via energyaccounting.com Energy Accounting will be beneficial to anyone who experiences burnout or difficulties with stress management.

Living Through Suicide Loss with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

This book is written by Lisa Morgan, an autistic writer and researcher, who has experienced bereavement by suicide first-hand. This book provides a compassionate look at bereavement by suicide and how this may affect autistic individuals in different ways to neurotypical people. Many people have said that this book helped them to feel understood.

Saving Ourselves from Suicide – Before and After: How to Ask for Help, Recognize Warning Signs, and Navigate Grief

The author of this has had personal experience of bereavement after her son died by suicide. She provides a range of self-care tips; explains the process of grief and how to support yourself and others with grief and navigates topics such as stigma and societal pressure with real compassion.

Someone I Love Died by Suicide: A Story for Child Survivors and Those Who Care for Them

A picture book designed for adults to read to children who have been bereaved by suicide. An age-appropriate and considerate look at the topic.

The Astonishing Colour of After: Emily Pan

A fictional novel, suitable for young adult readers. The book follows the main character’s journey as they come to terms with their feelings following their mum’s death by suicide.

The Forgotten Mourners: Sibling Survivors of Suicide

This book specifically focuses on supporting siblings who have been bereaved by suicide, a group who often describe experiencing a lack of targeted support.

The Healing Your Grieving Heart Journal for Teens (Healing Your Grieving Heart series)

A specific guide to grief and bereavement for teenagers. The book contains a range of activities focused on processing grief, and provides a supportive space to engage with feelings of loss.

Touched by Suicide: Hope and Healing After Loss

This book is co-written by psychiatrist Michael Myers and Carla Fine who has lived experience of bereavement by suicide. Together, they provide reassurance, practical strategies and a sense of community through their book.

Understanding Suicidal Behaviour

The authors investigate the incidence and causes of suicide, review the risk factors, and examine the implications for prevention and the ethics of intervening-or failing to- intervene-in the context of the needs and rights of those who consider suicide. Through an analysis of suicide letters and conversations with those who have recently attempted suicide, they show how an understanding of suicidal communication can enlighten our thinking. “Understanding Suicidal Behaviour” will be a useful guide for those with a general interest in suicidal behaviour as well as psychologists and other healthcare professionals active in the field, in particular mental health professionals, medical practitioners, social and community workers and physiatrists. It will also be useful for prison officers, voluntary groups, psychotherapists and counselors.

When It Is Darkest

“Drawing on decades of work in the field of suicide prevention and research, and having been bereaved by suicide twice, Professor O’Connor is here to help. This book will untangle the complex reasons behind suicide and dispel any unhelpful myths. For those trying to help someone vulnerable, it will provide indispensable advice on communication, stressing the importance of listening to fears and anxieties without judgment. And for those who are struggling to get through the tragedy of suicide, it will help you find strength in the darkest of places.”