last week warmth, empathy & genuineness stand out as key relational factors in people helping...
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Last Week
Warmth, empathy &
genuineness stand out as key relational factors in people helping
skills
Review: Techniques
of Counseling A. Attending B. ListeningC. RespondingD. TeachingE. Immediacy
Questions to Ponder
• What is a crisis?• What has helped
you in a crisis?• What is your goal
in helping another in crisis?
I. Crisis Defined
•Danger?
•Opportunity?
•Other?
I. Crisis Defined
The Bible & Crisis: who is in crisis in the Bible?• Everyone! (almost)(think of Mary, Cain,
Noah, Abraham, Daniel, Samson, David… Paul, Disciples… Jesus!)
II. Types of Crises
A. Accidental or Situational: a sudden threat or unexpected loss
II. Types of Crises
B. Developmental:during the course of normal human development
II. Types of Crises
C. Existential:forced to face
disturbing truths
III. Goals of Crisis CounselingA. help person cope &
return to usual level
B. decrease anxiety- insecurities in crisis
III. Goals of Crisis CounselingC. teach crisis-solving
techniques- to be better prepared for the next
D. learn from crisis & grow through it
IV. Techniques of Crisis CounselingA. Make Contact
• go to them
• show warmth
• pull them into reality
• touch (appropriately)
IV. Techniques of Crisis Counseling
B. Reduce Anxiety • relaxed, calm manner• provide reassuring facts• state approval of actions• offer prediction if poss.• encourage breathing-
muscle relaxation• Breathe
IV. Techniques of Crisis Counseling
C. Focus on Issues • What specific issue must
be faced• What specific issue must
be solved
IV. Techniques of Crisis Counseling
D. Evaluate Resources • Spiritual resources• Personal resources• Interpersonal resources• Additional resources
IV. Techniques of Crisis Counseling
E. Plan Intervention • What are the facts and
options?• “Do for others that which
they cannot do for themselves… & no more”
• encourage help if needed
IV. Techniques of Crisis Counseling
F. Encourage Action • action, evaluate progress,
modify plans and action if needed
• or- change thoughts, express feelings, plan for future… some crises cannot be resolved
IV. Techniques of Crisis Counseling
G. Instill Hope realistic hope for the
future releases energy to face the crisis
• thru Scriptural truths• thru examining self-
defeating logic• thru activity- even
minimal activity
IV. Techniques of Crisis Counseling
H. Provide Environmental Help-
changing the environment
• prayer from others• money or supplies• practical help
IV. Techniques of Crisis Counseling
I. Follow-Up: contact• How are they getting
along?• What do they need?• What did they learn?• How would they/will
they do it differently?
V. Knowing Your Limits
Know when to refer… when are you in over your head? Who can you turn to? (know referral sources ahead of time)
V. Refer When:• Things don’t improve• Severe $ needs• Medical/legal advice• Depressed/suicidal• Severe aggression• Emotional disturbance• Inapprop.boundaries• Your gut says so