Elements of Crisis Intervention: Crises and How to Respond to Them by James L. Greenstone, Sharon C. Leviton

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Synopsis

With its practical, hands-on approach, this text is perfect for counselors, human service workers, law enforcement, nurses, psychologists, social workers or other professionals who encounter crisis situations. This book is designed to aid in practical, day-to-day, on-the-scene crisis intervention.

Annotation

Concise guide to what constitutes a crisis, counseling vs. crisis intervention, working with children & families.

Booknews

A succinct, clearly written resource for professional and volunteer crisis workers covering general issues, procedures, effective communication with those in crisis, team intervention, special issues, intervener survival, children's reactions to crisis, hotline workers, family crisis, grief, and legal implications of crisis work. The table of contents summarizes each chapter's key points with bulleted instructions for quick reference. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Biography

Ph.D., Southeastern University