Acclaimed therapist and author Christi Taylor-Jones announces the release of her new book, “Touched by Suicide: A Personal and Psychological Perspective on the Longing for Death and Rebirth.” This insightful explores the emotional, psychological, and symbolic aspects of suicide. The book offers a fresh perspective f or readers seeking understanding and healing. Unlike other stories, “Touched by Suicide” casts suicide as an archetypal journey brought on by an unconscious sense of transformation and rebirth. From this approach, according to Taylor-Jones, shame and anger overtake the disease and mental illness in most people as the underlying cause of suicidal thought. From there, delving into these deep driving forces behind the human psyche, the book offers a profound look at humanity.
A Journey Through History and Psychology The book goes on to describe how suicide has been perceived through the ages-from ancient Greece’s philosophical musings, to Christianity’s moral judgments, and modern psychology’s clinical perspectives. Personal stories, professional insights, and Jungian psychology come together in a tapestry of transformation and meaning out of suffering. “Suicide is often misunderstood, but at its core, it reflects the inherent tension between the desire to live and the longing to end pain,” says Taylor-Jones. “This book is about shifting the narrative from judgment to compassion.”
An Empathetic Resource for Readers
Written deeply and accessibly, “Touched by Suicide” provides a crucial resource for individuals, families, and professionals who have faced such tragic event. Here, Taylor-Jones’s powerful experiences of personal tragedy and professional expertise further democratize psychological knowledge. The other agenda it sets out to achieve, therefore, is de-stigmatizing suicide, replacing shame with empathy. Here is where Taylor-Jones invites readers to view suicidal feelings as a call for transformation, far from being feeble, with a navigation route towards healing and self-discovery.
About the Author
Christi Taylor-Jones, M.A., LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist with years of experience working with mental health and trauma. Her passion for exploring the intersection of Jungian psychology and human suffering makes her work both groundbreaking and relatable. Availability “Touched by Suicide” is now available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. Contact Christi Taylor-Jones, M.A., LMFT