The book provides diagnostic support, strategies, and techniques for dealing with clients at acute risk of suicide. Starting from the second, expanded edition, the book includes a number of practical additions that make the therapist's options even more effective, such as: a compilation of favorable therapeutic attitudes towards suicidal patients, new guidelines and principles for developing Non-Suicide Contracts. Excerpt from the preface to the 8th edition: "In this edition, the 6th edition from 2007 has been corrected and updated regarding statistical information. Positive feedback and critical discussions with other practitioners have also led to further publications that complement and, in part, deepen the content of this book.".