Lebensaufgabe - Wenn mein Kind nicht mehr leben will

When the unthinkable happens: suicide among children and adolescents. Suicide is one of the last major taboos in our society, especially when it concerns at-risk children and teenagers. Psychotherapist Christiane Engelhardt had to experience this herself. From this experience, she wrote her emotionally touching guide for parents. In it, she explains how to recognize suicidal thoughts and potentially prevent a suicide. Additionally, she conveys strategies for coping with grief and describes how to deal with tormenting feelings of guilt.

• "My daughter committed suicide": A harrowing account from a therapist
• Effective suicide prevention: How to recognize suicidality and support your child meaningfully
• Breaking free from the black hole: Learning to cope with the grief of losing a child
• The taboo topic of suicide: One of the few books about suicide in children and adolescents
• With numerous case studies from therapeutic practice and support options for those affected

Living on as parents after the death of a child: Heartfelt accounts that resonate deeply. Engelhardt's daughter Hanna was only 13 years old when she decided to end her life. In the difficult time following the suicide, her mother delved deeply into the mindset of suicidal adolescents. As a therapist, she met with parents whose children had committed suicide or had attempted it. She summarizes her collected insights in clear and empathetic words that provide support and comfort to affected families.

With "Life's Mission," Christiane Engelhardt offers competent grief support for the bereaved and successfully raises awareness among parents and the community for dealing with at-risk adolescents.