Ideas and tools to carry the work forward.

Explore Sarah’s books, workbooks, films, conversations, and practical resources for individuals, teams, and organizations.

Sarah Gaer speaking on stage at the American Association of Suicidology conference

Books and guided resources

Sarah’s writing brings complex experiences into language that individuals, families, helpers, and organizations can use.

The Soul Exhaustion and Soul Care Workbook

A guided exploration of depletion, identity, grief, caregiving, responsibility, and sustainable ways of reconnecting with the deepest parts of ourselves.

Guts, Grit & The Grind: A Mental Mechanics Manual

Co-authored with Sally Spencer-Thomas and Frank King, this series uses familiar mechanical language to help men understand prevention, troubleshooting during difficult periods, and repair following trauma, loss, and mental-health crises.

Good Night, Grace

A compassionate resource created to support children and the adults who care for them through difficult conversations about loss and grief.

The Price

A novel exploring the impact of a police officer’s suicide on the people left behind, the questions they carry, and the complicated process of seeking healing.

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Publications

Sarah’s articles and manuals address peer support, suicide prevention, trauma response, and men’s mental health. Selected work includes:

  • Helping the People Who Help: A Peer Support Manual for Mental Health Providers Working in Crisis, Disaster and Trauma Response Environments
  • Everyday, Everywhere Myths About Suicide
  • Boston Marathon Bombing, West Texas Explosion, Moore Oklahoma and Everyday
  • Spotting the Warning Signs of Depression in Men
  • The Other Health Risk for Middle-Aged Men: Suicide

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Talks and conversations

  • Soul Exhaustion & Forgiveness — TEDxBabsonCollege
  • Beyond the Brain: Soul Exhaustion and Suicide Prevention
  • Lies Adults Tell Young People and Why You Can’t Believe Them — TEDxRanneySchool
  • QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention — New England Public Media

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