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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Authors’ Acknowledgments

Needs Inventory

From The Center for Nonviolent Communication
www.cnvc.org

Autonomy

  • To choose one’s dreams, goals, values
  • To choose one’s plan for fulfilling one’s dreams, goals, values

Celebration

  • To celebrate the creation of life and dreams fulfilled.
  • To celebrate losses: loved ones, dreams, etc. (mourning)

Integrity

  • Authenticity
  • Creativity
  • Meaning
  • Self-worth

Interdependence

  • Acceptance
  • Appreciation
  • Closeness
  • Community
  • Consideration
  • Contribution to the enrichment of life (to exercise one’s power by giving what contributes to life)
  • Emotional Safety
  • Honesty (the empowering honesty that enables us to learn from our limitations)
  • Love
  • Reassurance
  • Respect
  • Support
  • Trust
  • Understanding
  • Warmth

Physical Nurturance

  • Air
  • Food
  • Movement, exercise
  • Protection from life-threatening forms of life: viruses, bacteria, insects, predatory animals
    (especially human beings)
  • Rest
  • Sexual expression

Play and Spiritual Communion

  • Beauty
  • Harmony
  • Inspiration
  • Order
  • Peace


Marilynne Chöphel, M.A. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
www.dharmaspirit.com