Foreword by David A. Jobes, PhD.

Preface to the Paperback Edition.

Preface.

Acknowledgments to Paperback Edition.

Acknowledgments.

PART ONE: THE EXPERIENCE OF SUICIDE: ETIOLOGY, PHENOMENOLOGY, AND RISK FACTORS.

1. Suicide: The Ultimate Paradox.

2. Descent into the Maelstrom: Etiology and Phenomenology of Suicide.

3. Risk Factors: Harbingers of Death.

PART TWO: UNCOVERING SUICIDAL IDEATION: PRINCIPLES, TECHNIQUES, AND STRATEGIES.

4. Before the Interview Begins: Overcoming the Taboo against Talking about Suicide.

5. Validity Techniques: Simple Tools for Uncovering Complex Secrets.

6. Eliciting Suicidal Ideation: Practical Techniques and Effective Strategies.

PART THREE: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT OF RISK: FLEXIBLE STRATEGIES AND SOUND FORMULATIONS.

7. Putting It All Together: Safe and Effective Decision Making.

Appendix A: How to Document a Suicide Assessment.

Appendix B: Safety Contracting Revisited: Pros, Cons, and Documentation.

Appendix C: A Quick Guide to Suicide Prevention Web Sites.

Index.