Dr. Drina Fried- #1 Leading authority on ending suicide and homicideMore than 38,000 people commit suicide yearly in the United States alone; more than deaths yearly from vehicle accidents. Her groundbreaking program Offensiveless Defense TM Plus Two Rules; trains you to help students, children, acquaintances and others from harmfully acting out or harming themselves. Provided are proven ways to improve communication and relationships, by transforming negative ideation into desirable safe outcomes. Based on over 32 years of successful experience as a school psychologist, marriage family counselor, coach, and consultant, Dr. Fried has witnessed the fallout of harmful tragedies. This offers a roadmap for a solid foundation for a fulfilling life, positive self-image, and awareness of others; avoiding struggles with poor mental health. You'll know how to recognize the tell-tale signs of suicide and homicide ideation, and how to respond. More than ever people need to be able to diffuse harmful situations and lift others up with hope. Happiness is something everyone wants, and many people spend a lifetime trying to clear away pain. Dr. Drina reveals how to do it. . Dr. Fried's expertise and experience shine through in this writing. Her compassion for those affected by violence is evident throughout the book. Drina has handled it respectfully, and with an excellent plan for parents and teachers to use.This book is compared to learning CPR to save lives and viewed as a must read for anyone who cares to resolve internal and external conflicts and cope with overwhelming feelings. Dr. Drina provides various scenarios on what a person could say to transform their lives and the lives of others. There are 18 Chapters. Some consist of how to talk with others and themselves that leads away from violence and self harm. Another explains ways to clear out past and present negative emotions of fear, anger, grief, tension, physical pain, and boredom, which is also a method to recover rational thinking. From toddlers to adults the Offensiveless Defense plus 2 rules method works.