Unfinished Conversation Book

Unfinished Conversation
Healing from Suicide and Loss-A Guided Journey

Robert E. Lesoine
With Marilynne Chöphel, MFT

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Unfinished Conversation chronicles a path of transformation from anger and despair to compassion and liberation.”
—Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace

“Beautifully written, this book is pure medicine for the grieving heart.”
—Tara Brach, PhD, Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

“This eloquent book is a personal companion for those left behind, a friend nudging us forward with compassion and wisdom.”
—Christopher Germer, PhD, Clinical Instructor, Harvard Medical School, author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion

“Expertly woven into the raw feelings expressed in the journaling of Lesoine’s loss are the tools and techniques that will help to understand, heighten, experience and refine these emotions. The authors claim this journey will help anyone left after a suicide find greater perspective, meaning, and wellbeing in their lives. I agree without reservation… Unfinished Conversation is a book that I will use in my own clinical practice and one that I will recommend to friends and family. The book helps to create some understanding out of an experience that is largely devoid of it. Most importantly, the book helps to believe that there really is hope that it gets better.”
—American Association of Suicidology

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From the Book

Journalling
This book is dedicated to all survivors.
May your unbearable loss
give rise to great compassion and courageous love.

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Table of Contents

Preface: by Shoshana Alexander

Chapter 1: The Journey Begins, with Journal Exercises

Appendix

• Tool Kit for Your Journey to Healing
• Creating Support
• Clinical Theory Behind Unfinished Conversation’s Healing Process
• Resources for Survivors of Suicide
• Resources for Suicide Prevention
• Self-Care Handouts to Support Your Journey

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Lost and Found Retreat Zaca Lake, Summer 2005 Back row: Bruce, Cory, Larry, Bob Front kneeling: Jeff

Lost and Found Retreat
Zaca Lake, Summer 2005
Back row: Bruce, Cory, Larry, Bob
Front kneeling: Jeff