Q6: Suicide is selfish I think suicide seems selfish because it leaves behind survivors whose world is forever changed and who must grieve the loss of a loved one. Yet, if we look at the letter written by the man who died by suicide in week two: he believed his family would be better, without him. He thought they would go on to live full and healthy lives, full of love and happiness. His act of suicide was not selfish, in his mind.
So, I think the answer to this question lies within the eye of the beholder. I know that does not explain my person viewpoint, but I think it is true. If a client views suicide as selfish then, for them, suicide is selfish. For me, do I think the persons I have known who have died by suicide were selfish: no. …show more content…
A friend or family member senses something is wrong and intervenes. A gun shot is miscalculated, leading to non-fatal injuries. Plans go awry for death by cop, and the person is arrested before the situation escalates to a lethal level. The end result of a suicide attempt is not an indicator of intention, nor desire.
Q8: Suicide is sometimes an honorable act. Yes, I do believe suicide can be an honorable act. Consider the following quote:
Suicide has long been a way to preserve one 's family honor in Asia. Unlike the West, where religions like Christianity view suicide as a sin carrying a negative connotation, suicide among Asian countries is seen as a means of atoning for disgrace, defeat, or any other dishonorable action or event” (Louie, 2014, para. 1).
In a collectivist culture where the group has higher priority than the individual, suicide could be seen as an act to cleanse or redeem a family name. If a family name is disgraced or dishonored, suicide could be redeeming. Consider wartime as well, could a soldier be honorable if ending their life to end torture endured after capture? These situations provide a basis for understanding that sometime suicide can be honorable.
Q9: It is frightening to work with a client who is
So, I think the answer to this question lies within the eye of the beholder. I know that does not explain my person viewpoint, but I think it is true. If a client views suicide as selfish then, for them, suicide is selfish. For me, do I think the persons I have known who have died by suicide were selfish: no. …show more content…
A friend or family member senses something is wrong and intervenes. A gun shot is miscalculated, leading to non-fatal injuries. Plans go awry for death by cop, and the person is arrested before the situation escalates to a lethal level. The end result of a suicide attempt is not an indicator of intention, nor desire.
Q8: Suicide is sometimes an honorable act. Yes, I do believe suicide can be an honorable act. Consider the following quote:
Suicide has long been a way to preserve one 's family honor in Asia. Unlike the West, where religions like Christianity view suicide as a sin carrying a negative connotation, suicide among Asian countries is seen as a means of atoning for disgrace, defeat, or any other dishonorable action or event” (Louie, 2014, para. 1).
In a collectivist culture where the group has higher priority than the individual, suicide could be seen as an act to cleanse or redeem a family name. If a family name is disgraced or dishonored, suicide could be redeeming. Consider wartime as well, could a soldier be honorable if ending their life to end torture endured after capture? These situations provide a basis for understanding that sometime suicide can be honorable.
Q9: It is frightening to work with a client who is