One man's journey from suicide distress to a simple idea that could help communities start life-saving conversations.
You Are the Medicine is available as a free digital download.
If the story resonates with you, please share it with someone who might benefit from reading it.
A note from the author: I wrote this book because I want people to understand the simple philosophy behind what we're creating in the community suicide prevention space.
It isn't intended to be an academic text book or another conventional suicide-prevention manual. It's the story behind GLASS EMPTY & The Whisperer Team - where the idea came from, what happened when I took it into the community, what I learned and where I believe it could go.
Inside the book:
FROM ONE IDEA TO A COMMUNITY TRIAL
What started with an idea about an ear, became a powerful metaphor and signal, turned into 10,000 coasters in boxes, then venues coming on board and a community of people (Whisperers) willing to offer their support.
MEDIA & INTERVIEW ENQUIRIES
You Are the Medicine tells the story behind GLASS EMPTY and the community trial that inspired it. Media are welcome to contact Jonathan Hart for interviews, photographs, background information and for further information about GLASS EMPTY.
Email: info (at) glassempty.org
Phone: 0430 60 7827 (this is not a crisis support line)
WANT A PHYSICAL COPY?
Physical copies of You Are the Medicine are currently being produced. Contact us if you'd like to inquire about obtaining a copy.
Sometimes the person who can make the biggest difference isn't a professional.
It's the person who notices.
The person who asks.
The person who stays.
Read the book. Share the story. Start the conversation.
If the story resonates with you, please share it with someone who might benefit from reading it.
A note from the author: I wrote this book because I want people to understand the simple philosophy behind what we're creating in the community suicide prevention space.
It isn't intended to be an academic text book or another conventional suicide-prevention manual. It's the story behind GLASS EMPTY & The Whisperer Team - where the idea came from, what happened when I took it into the community, what I learned and where I believe it could go.
Inside the book:
- The personal story behind GLASS EMPTY.
- How the Pub Whisperer concept developed.
- The Aldinga community trial.
- What happened when everyday people were given permission to start conversations.
- The vision for a more connected approach to suicide prevention.
FROM ONE IDEA TO A COMMUNITY TRIAL
What started with an idea about an ear, became a powerful metaphor and signal, turned into 10,000 coasters in boxes, then venues coming on board and a community of people (Whisperers) willing to offer their support.
MEDIA & INTERVIEW ENQUIRIES
You Are the Medicine tells the story behind GLASS EMPTY and the community trial that inspired it. Media are welcome to contact Jonathan Hart for interviews, photographs, background information and for further information about GLASS EMPTY.
Email: info (at) glassempty.org
Phone: 0430 60 7827 (this is not a crisis support line)
WANT A PHYSICAL COPY?
Physical copies of You Are the Medicine are currently being produced. Contact us if you'd like to inquire about obtaining a copy.
Sometimes the person who can make the biggest difference isn't a professional.
It's the person who notices.
The person who asks.
The person who stays.
Read the book. Share the story. Start the conversation.
