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TheAmericanAssociationofChristianCounselors

• Represents the largestorganizedmembership (nearly50,000)ofChristian counselorsandcaregiversintheworld,havingjustcelebratedits25thanniversaryin2011.

• Known for its top-tier publications (Christian Counseling Today, the Christian CounselingConnectionandChristianCoachingToday),professionalcredentialingopportunitiesofferedthroughtheInternationalBoardofChristianCare(IBCC),excellenceinChristiancounselingeducation, an arrayof broad-based conferences and live training events, radioprograms,regulatoryandadvocacyeffortsonbehalfofChristianprofessionals,apeer-reviewedEthicsCode, and collaborative partnerships such as Compassion International, the NationalHispanic Christian Leadership Conference and Care Net (to name a few), the AACC hasbecomethefaceofChristiancounselingtoday.

• With the needed vision and practical support necessary, the AACC helped launch the

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The AACC is committed to assisting Christian counselors, the entire “community of care,”licensedprofessionals,pastors,and laychurchmemberswith littleorno formal training. It isourintentiontoequipclinical,pastoral,andlaycaregiverswithbiblicaltruthandpsychosocialinsights that minister to hurting persons and helps them move to personal wholeness,interpersonalcompetence,mentalstability,andspiritualmaturity.

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TheAACC’svisionhastwocriticaldimensions:First,wedesiretoservetheworldwideChristianChurch by helping foster maturity in Christ. Secondly, we aim to serve, educate, and equip1,000,000 professional clinicians, pastoral counselors, and lay helpers throughout the nextdecade.WearecommittedtohelpingtheChurchequipGod’speopletoloveandcareforoneanother.We recognize Christian counseling as a unique form of Christian discipleship, assisting thechurch in its call to bring believers to maturity in the lifelong process of sanctification—ofgrowingtomaturityinChristandexperiencingabundantlife.Werecognizesomearegiftedtodosointhecontextofaclinical,professionaland/orpastoralmanner.Wealsobelieveselected laypeoplearecalledtocareforothersandthattheyneedtheappropriatetrainingandmentoringtodoso.WebelievetheroleofthehelpingministryintheChurchmustbesupportedbythreestrongcords:thepastor,thelayhelper,andtheclinicalprofessional.ItistothesethreerolesthattheAACCisdedicatedtoserve(Ephesians4:11-13).

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LightUniversity• Establishedin1999undertheleadershipofDr.TimClinton—hasnowseennearly200,000

students from around the world (including lay caregivers, pastors and chaplains, crisisresponders,lifecoaches,andlicensedmentalhealthpractitioners)enrollincoursesthataredelivered via multiple formats (live conference and webinar presentations, video-basedcertificationtraining,andastate-of-theartonlinedistanceteachingplatform).

• Thesepresentations,courses,andcertificateanddiplomaprograms,offeroneofthemostcomprehensive orientations to Christian counseling anywhere. The strength of LightUniversity is partially determined by its world-class faculty—over 150 of the leadingChristianeducators,authors,mentalhealthcliniciansandlifecoachingexpertsintheUnitedStates. This core groupof facultymembers represents a literal “Who’sWho” inChristiancounseling. No other university in the world has pulled together such a diverse andcomprehensivegroupofprofessionals.

• Educational and training materials cover over 40 relevant core areas in Christian—

counseling, lifecoaching,mediation,andcrisis response—equippingcompetentcaregiversand ministry leaders who are making a difference in their churches, communities, andorganizations.

OurMissionStatement

TotrainonemillionBiblicalCounselors,ChristianLifeCoaches,andChristianCrisisRespondersbyeducating,equipping,andservingtoday’sChristianleaders.

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• Learning is self-directed and pacing is determined according to the individual time

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Certificate of Completion. In addition to the normal Certificate of Completion that eachparticipant receives, Regular and Advanced Diplomas in Biblical Counseling are alsoavailable.

Ø TheRegularDiploma isawardedbytakingCaringForPeopleGod’sWay,BreakingFreeandoneadditionalElectiveamongtheavailableCoreCourses.

Ø TheAdvancedDiplomaisawardedbytakingCaringForPeopleGod’sWay,BreakingFree,andanythreeElectivesamongtheavailableCoreCourses.

Credentialing

• LightUniversitycourses,programs,certificatesanddiplomasarerecognizedandendorsedbytheInternationalBoardofChristianCare(IBCC)anditsthreeaffiliateBoards:theBoardofChristianProfessional&PastoralCounselors(BCPPC);theBoardofChristianLifeCoaching(BCLC);andtheBoardofChristianCrisis&TraumaResponse(BCCTR).

• Credentialing is a separateprocess from certificate or diploma completion.However, theIBCC accepts Light University and Light University Online programs as meeting theacademic requirements for credentialing purposes. Graduates are eligible to apply forcredentialinginmostcases.

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Ø CredentialrenewalsincludeContinuingEducationrequirements,re-attestation,andoccureitherannuallyorbienniallydependingonthespecificBoard.

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PresenterBiographies

Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A. is a Professional Counselor, life coach, crisis response trainer,author,andspeaker.Sheconductstraining,counseling,andcoachinginthefieldofgrief,crisisandtraumathroughtheInstituteforCompassionateCare.Jenniferisanapprovedinstructorforthe International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, teaching several CISM courses. Jenniferalsoprovidesdivorcecoaching,training,andspeakingthroughEmergeVictorious,aministryforwomenrebuildingtheirlivesafterdivorce.Sheistheco-authorofTheFirst48Hours:SpiritualCaregivers as First Responders, with her husband, Dr. Kevin Ellers. In addition, Jennifer co-authored, Emerge Victorious: A Woman’s Transformational Guide after Her Divorce, withSandraDopfLee.

KevinEllers,D.Min., istheTerritorialDisasterServicesCoordinatorforTheSalvationArmyintheU.S.A.CentralTerritory.HeisalsopresidentoftheInstituteforCompassionateCare,whichisdedicatedtoeducation,traininganddirectcare.Dr.Ellers isanassociatechaplainwiththeIllinoisFraternalOrderofPolice,servesas faculty for the InternationalCritical IncidentStressFoundation,adjunctprofessoratOlivetNazareneUniversity,andisamemberoftheAmericanAssociation of Christian Counselors Crisis Response Training Team. He has extensive trainingandexperienceinthefieldsofcrisisresponse,grief,trauma,disastermanagement,chaplaincy,pastoralministries,marriageandfamilytherapy,andsocialservices.Asanauthorandspeaker,heteachesbroadlyintheserelatedtopics.

KenNichols,Psy.D.,isPresidentofALIVEMinistries(AlwaysLivingInViewofEternity),whichisacounseling,consultingandconferenceministry.HehasservedasDeanofBehavioralScienceatSouthernCaliforniaSeminary,ChairmanofthePsychologyDepartmentatSanDiegoChristianCollege,andasFamilyMinistriesPastoratShadowMountainCommunityChurchinSanDiego.Dr. Nichols worked in ministry partnership with Dr. David Jeremiah for 25 years. He is anauthor, speaker, and seminar leader, and provides counseling, training, and consulting formissionaries,pastorsandministryleaders.HismostrecentbookisUntietheFearKnotsofYourHeart.HeservedintheU.S.ArmyAirborneasaSenior/JumpMasterparatrooperandworkedinArmyIntelligencewithatop-secretclearance.

EricT.Scalise,Ph.D.,LPC,LMFT, isthePresidentofLIVEnterprises&Consulting,LLCandCEOfortheAlignmentAssociation,LLC.HeistheformerVicePresidentoftheAmericanAssociationof Christian Counselors (AACC), as well as the former Department Chair for CounselingProgramsatRegentUniversityinVirginiaBeach,VA.HeistheSeniorEditorforbothAACCandtheCongressional Prayer Caucus Foundation.Dr. Scalise is a LicensedProfessional Counselorand a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 36 years of clinical and professionalexperience in thementalhealth field.Specialtyareas includeprofessionalandpastoral stressandburnout,compassionfatigue,mooddisorders,marriageandfamilyissues,combattraumaandPTSD,addictionsandrecovery,crisisresponse,griefandloss,leadershipdevelopment,lifecoaching,andlaycounselortraining.HeisapublishedauthorwithZondervan,BakerBooks,andHarvest House, has authored over 30 articles on mental health issues, is a national andinternationalconferencespeaker,andfrequentlyworkswithorganizations,clinicians,ministryleaders,andchurchesonavarietyofissues.

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CrisisManagement2.0TableofContents:

CM101:ImpactDynamicsofCrisisandTrauma....................................................................11JenniferCisneyEllers,M.A.CM102:CounselingStrategies.............................................................................................20EricScalise,Ph.D.;JenniferCisneyEllers,M.A.;andKevinEllers,D.Min.CM103:CollateralDamage:FirestormsofFaith....................................................................27KenNichols,Psy.D.

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CM101:

ImpactDynamicsofCrisisandTrauma

JenniferCisneyEllers,M.A.

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Abstract

Inthis lesson,JenniferCisneyEllerswilldefinepsychologicalfirstaidincrisis interventionand

discuss the impact of crisis and trauma on the individual in a broad context. Furthermore,

students will become familiar with the various ways people battle symptoms. Students will

learn the first steps regarding assessment tools and protocols in responding to someone in

crisisandtraumasituations.

LearningObjectives:

1. Participantswill be able to learn the history and background of crisis intervention, basic

definitions,andtheimportanceofcrisisinterventionbystudyingabroadercontext.

2. Participants will be able to understand the general, emotional, behavioral, physical, and

spiritualsymptomsofpost-traumaticstress.

3. Participantswillbeableto learnbasicprinciplesregardingthefirststeps inrespondingto

peopleincrisis.

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I. BackgroundofCrisisIntervention

A. Crisis Intervention isaRelativelyNewField,andModernDayCrisis InterventionHas

ItsRootsintheMilitary

B. StudiesShowthatEarlyInterventionReducesChronicPsychiatricMorbidity

C. DynamicsofModernCrisisIntervention

1. Immediacy

2. Proximity

3. Expectancy

D. Definitions

1. CriticalIncident–thecatalystforemotionalorpsychologicaltrauma

2. Crisis–thereactionoftheindividualtotheincidentthathasoccurred

3. CrisisIntervention–theapplicationof“psychologicalfirstaid”

E. PsychologicalFirstAid

1. Stabilizepeopleoftheirsymptoms

2. Symptomreduction

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3. Reestablishafunctionalcapacity

4. Seekahigherlevelofcare

F. “Whilemostsurvivorsofviolenceandmassdisasterwillrecovernormallyfromtheir

psychological post-traumatic stress, it is important to do early psychological

interventions to thosewho are in need. The interventions should be phasicmulti-

component integrated intervention systems.” (Mental Health and Mass Violence

Report,2002,NIMH)

G. ConsiderFollow-UpServicesFor:

1. Thebereaved

2. Thosewithpreexistingpsychiatricdisorders

3. Thoserequiringmedicalsurgicalintervention

4. ThosewithAcuteStressDisorder

5. Thosewithchronicorintenseexposure

6. Thosewhorequestadditionalcare

H. BroaderContext

1. 90%ofU.S.citizenswillbeexposedtoatraumaticeventintheirlifetime.Ofthose,

13%offemalesand6%ofmaleswilldevelopPTSD.

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2. CrisisinterventionseekstopreventtheonsetofPTSD

3. SuicideFollowingTraumaticEvents

• 63%increaseinfirstyearafteranearthquake

• 31%increaseinfirsttwoyearsafterahurricane

• 14%increasefouryearsafteraflood

4. U.S.citizensaged12orolderexperienced37millioncrimesin1996.

5. Eachyear,approximatelyonemillionpeoplebecomevictimsofviolentcrimewhile

atwork.

6. In 1994, U.S hospital emergency rooms treated approximately 1.4million injuries

resultingfrominterpersonalactsofviolence.

7. In 1997, therewere 304 acts of international terrorismwith one-third directed at

U.S.targets.

8. AmongurbanU.S.firefighters,almost32%wereassessedwithsymptomsconsistent

withadiagnosisofPTSD.

II. SignsandSymptoms

A. Post-Traumatic Stress is Actually a Helpful Mechanism, Created by God, as a

ResponsetoThreatsofSafety

B. IntheCrisisMoment,theFrontalLobeoftheBrainBecomesDisabledandDecision-

MakingisHandledbytheAmygdala

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C. IntheCrisisMoment,BloodFlowisRedirectedfromVitalOrganstotheMusclesto

IncreasePhysicalStrength

D. IntheCrisisMoment,AwarenessofPainisLessened

E. Post-TraumaticStressistheNormalReactiontoanAbnormalEvent

F. GeneralSymptomsofPost-TraumaticStress

1. ConfusionandanInabilitytoConcentrate

2. DifficultyMakingDecisions

3. SensoryDistortions

4. InappropriateGuiltandRegret

5. PreoccupationwiththeEvent

6. InabilitytoUnderstandtheConsequencesofTheirBehavior

7. PsychosisandLossofTouchwithReality

G. EmotionalSymptomsofPost-TraumaticStress

1. HighlevelsofAnxietyandIrritability

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2. InappropriateLevelsofAnger

3. Panic

4. VegetativeDepression

5. ExtremeFear,Phobia

6. ExtremeGrief

H. BehavioralSymptomsofPost-TraumaticStress

1. ImpulsivenessandRiskTaking

2. Hyper-StartledResponse

3. CompulsiveBehaviors

4. WithdrawalandIsolation

5. FamilyDiscord

6. CryingSpellsandDisconnectedStares

7. ViolenceandAntisocialBehavior

I. PhysicalSymptomsofPost-TraumaticStress

1. RapidorSlowedHeartbeat

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2. Headaches

3. HyperventilatingorMuscleSpasms

4. PsychogenicSweating

5. ExtremeFatigueorExhaustion

6. Indigestion,Nausea,Vomiting

7. BloodinStool,Sputum,Vomit,orUrine

8. ChestPainorLossofConsciousness

J. SpiritualSymptomsofPost-TraumaticStress

1. AngerDirectedatGod

2. WithdrawalfromFaith-BasedCommunity

3. ClingingtoFaith

K. LearningSkillsofAssessmentisKeytoEffectiveCrisisIntervention

L. CrisisInterventionistsNeedtoHelpVictimsUnderstandthattheSymptomsTheyAre

ExperiencingAreaNormalReactiontoanAbnormalEvent

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III. Cautions

A. BewareofthePrincipleofVicariousTraumatization

1. Peoplecanbetraumatizedbyhearingabouttraumathatsomeoneelseexperienced.

2. Circles of Impact/Homogenous Groups – people grouped together should all have

beenimpactedsimilarlyandallshouldbewitnessesofthetraumaticevent.

B. TheCrisisResponseProviderWillNeedtoGetCareForHimself/Herself

IV. Conclusion

A. AnyoneWhoHasAdequateTrainingCanProvideCrisisIntervention

B. CrisisInterventionShouldBePerformedByTeams

C. ChurchesShouldFormCrisisResponseTeams,SupportGroups,andTrainingPrograms

forHelpingThoseWhoHaveExperiencedCrisis,Trauma,orLoss

D. CrisisInterventionisAboutImmediateResponse,SoRespondersMustBePreparedin

Advance

E. ChristiansHavethePrimaryComponentofHealingtoOffertoThoseWhoAreHurting,

andthatcomponentisHope

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CM102:

CounselingStrategies

EricScalise,Ph.D.;

JenniferCisneyEllers,M.A.;

andKevinEllers,D.Min.

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Abstract

This lesson, led by an expert panel, will expose students to counseling strategies regarding

traumasurvivors.Dr.Scalise,Dr.Ellers,andJenniferCisneyEllerswillexplaindifferentmodels

ofcounselingthatcanbeusedwithtraumasurvivors,indicationsandcontraindicationsrelated

to caregiving, the importance of amultidisciplinary intervention approach, and the need for

support systems. Finally, the panelwill discuss the recovery processwith a biblicalmodel of

healingandrestoration.

LearningObjectives

1. Participantswillbeabletolearnthecharacteristicsofacutecare,andhowpsychological

firstaiddiffersfrompsychotherapy.

2. Participantswillbeabletolearnthecontraindicationsofacutecare,andwhenaperson

needsimmediatementalhealthintervention.

3. Participants will be able to learn how to structure a community team that is

multidisciplinary, as well as what the role of the church can be regarding crisis

interventionstrategies.

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I. AcuteTraumaandStressA. TheInitialResponsetoaCrisisisNotPsychotherapy

B. PsychologicalFirstAid–ImmediateResponsethatCanBePerformedByAnyoneWhoisTrained

C. CharacteristicsofAcuteCare1. Supportive2. Stabilizing3. Practical

D. In a Crisis, People Are Not Processing Information, but Rather, They Are FeelingInformation

E. CrisisRespondersCanHelpAlleviateAcuteStressByGivingInformationtoHelpThemUnderstandWhyTheyAreFeelingandExperiencingWhatTheyAre

F. WhoNeedsAcuteCareandWhoDoesn’t?1. Psychologicaltriageisextremelyimportant.2. For example, a little bit of confusion following trauma is normal. However, not

beingintouchwithrealityrequiresintervention.

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3. Suicidalideation,extremeangerorviolence,self-destructivebehaviors,oranythingthatcanbeofimmediatedangertothepersonneedstobeaddressedimmediately.

G. WhatAretheContraindicationsofAcuteCare?1. Homicidal, suicidal, psychotic, loss of touchwith reality – Any of these behaviors

requirementalhealthcare2. Sometimeswhenacrisiscomesuponsomeonewhoalreadyhasapreexistingissue

he/sheisstrugglingwith,thenormalcopingmechanismsarenotjustoverwhelmed,butarecompletelyshutdown

3. If someone cannot be stabilized, he/she will need immediate mental health

intervention

H. StrategiestoDealwithImmediateGriefifSomeoneisFacingaLoss1. Cometotermswiththerealityofwhat’shappened2. Note:Debriefingsareonlydoneinagroupsetting.Crisisinterventionsmaybedone

oneonone.

II. MultidisciplinaryApproachA. ChurchesCanCreateCommunityTeamsforCrisisIntervention

B. AMultidisciplinaryTeamWouldHaveMentalHealthProfessionals,Clergy,Peers,andPeopleWhoHaveHadLosses/TraumaThemselves

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C. Empowerthelocalstoformcommunityteamsandhavelocalresources.Peopleoftenshowupatthebeginningbutthenaregone. Aperson’scrisismayhitmonthslater,notduringtheacutestage

III. RoleoftheChurchAftertheTraumaA. BeaLong-TermSupportSystem

B. SomeSymptomsAreNormalResponses,butHow,When,and toWhatLevelPeopleExperienceThoseSymptomsWillVaryfromPersontoPerson

C. TheRoleChanges:Thelong-termroleofthechurchshapesthewaypeopleintegratethetraumaticexperienceintheirliveswhetherinapositiveornegativeway.Thiscanbecriticalforpeoplewhentheyareputtingtheirlivesbacktogether.

D. TheChurchShouldBeThereforPeopleasTheyProcessCognitively

E. PeopleNeedtoHavetheFreedomandSpacetoProcessWhatHappened

F. People Need to Have Time to Calm Themselves in Order to Quiet Themselves andCalmTheirSystemDown,BeingCarefulNottoIsolateThemselvesFromOthers

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IV. GoodIntentionsvs.GoodResultsA. ItisVeryImportanttoBeTrainedinCrisisIntervention

B. SomePeopleMaketheMistakeofTryingtoFixSomething,WhenPeopleReallyNeedaLovingPresence

C. TheHolySpirit’sPresence intheResponder’sLifeCanSpeakVolumestoaPerson inCrisis

D. BeDiscerningandWise

E. ProvideaSafe,LovingEnvironmentWherePeopleCanTalk

F. BeaSafePersonWhoisNotAfraidofOtherPeople’sPain

G. BelieversEngagingPeople inCrisisorTraumaMustUnderstand thatPeople inCrisisAreOftenHavingaCrisisofFaith

H. DoThisWorkOne’sSelfandKnowOne’sOwnTheologyofSuffering.BelieversHavetheHopeofChrist–HeCanHealthePainandTransformthePerson.

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V. ConclusionA. Importantcounselingstrategiesincludebeingthereinthemoment,notdoinglotsof

cognitivework,psychological triage,prioritize,understand theprocess,havea teamapproachthat ismultidisciplinary,andhavingthechurchoffer long-termcommunitysupportandcare.

B. CrisisInterventionisNotasMuchAboutDoingasitisAboutBeing

C. Crisisinterventionisoneofthetoughestministriestobeapartof,becausethehelperwill be walking through some of people’s darkest times. If one chooses to do so,he/shewillhavetheblessingandhonorofbeingthereforsomeonewhenhe/she ismostopentoGod’stransformativepower.

D. People Are Not Human Doings; They Are Human Beings. The Value of Presence isWhatChristCallsBelieversto

E. It is a SacredTrust toEngagewithPeopleat TheirMomentofCrisis andNeed, andBelieversHavetheOpportunitytoBetheBodyofChristOnThisEarth

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CM103:

CollateralDamage:FirestormsofFaith

KenNichols,Psy.D.

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Abstract

Alifecrisisvariesinintensityandcharacter.Theimpactofalifecrisisrangesfromdisruptiveto

devastating.Thelistofpotentiallife-shatteringcrisesiswithoutnoticeableboundaries.Family,

friends, and the local church saturate the suffering saint with practical help and spiritual

encouragement. Whatoftengoesundetectedandunnoticedby compassionate caregivers is

the internal firestorm of faith. Almost without exception, a life crisis stirs up a potentially

catastrophiccrisisoffaith.“Whyme?”“Whythis?”“Whynow?”Somanywoundedsaintsare

inaspiritualcomaasadirectresultofafaithcrisis.Notonlyaretheyoverwhelmedwiththe

tragiclifecrisis,theyaredisillusionedandfilledwithdoubtaboutGod.

LearningObjectives:

1. Participantswillbeabletoidentifythecharacteristicsofafaithcrisis.

2. Participantswillbeabletodevelopacaregivingstrategythatisbasedonthelife-

changingpowerofaneternalperspective.

3. Participantswillbeabletoidentifyandapplybiblicalprinciplesthatprovidehope,help,

andhealingforsomeoneinthefirestormofafaithcrisis.

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I. Introduction

A. FocusQuestions

1. Whatarethecoreinfluencesonhowapersonrespondstoalifecrisis?Whydothey

respondthewaytheydo?

2. Whydosomepeoplebecomestrongerintheirfaithwhileothersabandontheir

faith?

3. Whatcancaregiversdotoinfluencehowapersonrespondstoalifecrisis?

4. Aretherecorebiblicalprinciplesthatprovideconfidenceforthecounselorand

courageforthecounselee?

5. 2Corinthians1:3-5;2Corinthians4:16-18

II. Principles

B. Principle#1:Problem

1. LifeCrisis

• Moreimportantthanthecircumstanceoflifeisourresponsetothem.

• YourlifedoesnotchangeGod,butitcanchangehowyouviewandrelateto

Him.(Isaiah43:1-3)

• Aretherecorebiblicalprinciplesthatprovideconfidenceforthecounselorand

courageforthecounselee?

• 2Corinthians1:3-5;2Corinthians4:16-18

2. FaithCrisis

• Alifecrisisalmostalwaysprecedesafaithcrisis.

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• SpiritualComa

3. PracticePrinciples

• TheBibleteachesmuchmoreabouthowtorespondtoacrisisthanitdoeson

howtopreventit.

• Youcan’tchooseyourcrisisbutyoucanchooseyourresponse.

• AfaithcrisisislikemakingadesperatecalltoGodandgettingnoresponse.

C. Principle#2:Patience

1. Psalm27:14

2. God’swaitingroom-don’tpushpeopletobeokay.

3. Sincerelywrong:Someonecanbewellintentioned,butwronglytrytohurrythe

process.

4. Romans8:24-25—“…waitforitwithperseverance.”

5. PracticalPrinciples

• Thewaitingroomiswherefaithgrowsfromintellectualassenttoconfident

expectation.

• Timeinthewaitingroomiswhenweareatthegreatestriskofafaithcrisis.

D. Principle#3:Perspective

1. ALIVEacronym:AlwaysLivingInViewofEternity

2. TheFearFactor

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• Thefearfactoriswhenwelookatlifecircumstancesthroughtheeyesoffear,

whicharefocusedontheflesh(FocusedOnHowBigYourProblemIs).

3. TheFaithFactor

• Thefaithfactoriswhenwelookatlifecircumstancesthroughtheeyesoffaith,

whicharefocusedontheFather(FocusedOnHowBigYourGodIs).

• God’swordinfluencesperspective,perspectiveinfluencesresponse,response

influencesoutcome100%ofthetime.

4. PracticePrinciples

• Wecan’tchooseourlifecrisisbutwecanchoosehowtoviewit.

• Abiblicalperspectiveofalifetragedyinnowayinsulatesusfromtherealityof

thelossorthedepthofpain.

E. Principle#4:Provision

1. SurvivingalifecrisisrequiresthatweembracethetruththatGodiswhoHesaysHe

isandwilldowhatHehaspromisedtodo.

2. God’sPromises

• 2Timothy3:15-16,2Peter1:2-3

• Jeremiah33:3,Jeremiah32:37,Isaiah12:2,Proverbs3:5-6

3. God’sPresence

• Romans15:13

• Genesis22:2-“Waithere,forweshallgoup,weshallworshipandweshall

return!”

4. PracticePrinciples

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• Biblicalfaithisnot“wishfulthinking.”ItisaconfidentexpectationthatGodis

whoHesaysHeisandwilldowhatHehaspromisedtodo.

• Godisfaithfultousevenwhenwedon’thavefaithinHim.

III. Conclusion

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