Crisis Counseling

Many pastors and lay counselors have had minimal training in clinical methods of grief and trauma counseling. The Complete Guide to Crisis and Trauma Counseling is a biblical, practical guide to pastoral counseling written by one of the most respected Christian therapists of our time. Dr. H. Norman Wright brings more than 40 years of clinical and classroom experience to this topic. He shares real-life dialogues from his decades in private practice to demonstrate healthy, healing counseling sessions.

Join Dr. Andy Young on an “up close and personal” journey into the world of crisis negotiation. Experience a 360-degree panorama of hostage situations from the vantage points of SWAT teams, police, victims, the bad guys, and the specially trained mental health professionals who help save lives and bring relief to the extreme distress that comes with the trauma of crisis. Aside from the drama, danger, tension, and terror of crisis situations, the crux of this book is a profound and deeply human story of real people and real stories—perpetrators, victims, law enforcement, and families...

The most comprehensive, practical, and user-friendly workbook to help save lives. Developed from years of working with the most challenging suicidal cases, Dr. Meagan N. Houston has created a workbook to prepare you for all the intricacies that affect clients' choices to live or die. Treating...

Increasing numbers of people involved in personal transformation are experiencing spiritual emergencies - crises when the process of growth and change becomes chaotic and overwhelming. Unfortunately, much of modern psychiatry has failed to distinguish these episodes from mental illness. As a result, transformational crises are often suppressed by routine psychiatric care, medication, and even institutionalization. When understood and treated in a supportive manner, spiritual emergencies can become gateways to higher levels of functioning and new ways of being. 

Mission at Nuremberg is Tim Townsend's gripping story of the American Army chaplain sent to save the souls of the Nazis incarcerated at Nuremberg, a compelling and thought-provoking tale that raises questions of faith, guilt, morality, vengeance, forgiveness, salvation, and the essence of humanity.

Preparing for the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist exam requires more than memorization. It demands a deep understanding of how individuals, couples, and families interact within complex systems. Conquer the Licensed Marital and Family Therapist LMFT Exam delivers a clear, structured, and practical review of systemic theory, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention—designed to help you think like a clinician and respond with confidence. This guide walks through the full scope of marriage and family therapy, including systemic frameworks, relational assessment, hypothesis development,...

Understanding the Crisis of the Black Male: A Handbook on Raising Black Boys to be Responsible Black Men is an audiobook that looks at the social and psychological forces that shape the development of African American males in America. It offers strategies and solutions for understanding the crisis and provides direction for those who have genuine concerns for empowering black boys.

Pastors and counselors regularly minister to people whose marriages or families are in crisis. Tempers run high and feelings are brought low when a marriage is hurting or a family is in disarray. Pastors and counselors need practical, biblical help in order to connect their theological training to the reality of modern messy relationships. These how-to training manuals provide relevant, user-friendly equipping for pastors, counselors, lay leaders, educators, and students, enabling them to competently and compassionately relate God's word to marriage and family life.

In a world marked by emotional pain, broken relationships, and spiritual uncertainty, the need for wise and compassionate counseling has never been greater. The Heart of Christian Counseling: Restoring Lives Through Truth, Grace, and Compassion offers a powerful and practical guide for those called to care for others. Drawing from over thirty years of experience as both a medical doctor and pastor, Dr. Ravindra Shiwandan presents a unique, holistic approach to counseling that addresses the whole person—spirit, soul, and body. This book equips readers with essential tools to navigate real-...

From a young age, Ali Rothrock fell head over heels in love with firefighting. But when she entered the fire service, she was ostracized by those who weren't willing to accept a girl into their ranks. In the years since, Ali has worked as a domestic violence and sexual assault counselor, an advocate for abused children, an inspirational speaker, and a crisis counselor for first responders. On her journey of recovery, she has collected other people's stories of resilience. After Trauma is a story of adversity, grit, defiance, choice, and hope.

Conquer the LPCC Exam is a structured study guide covering the major knowledge areas associated with licensed professional clinical counselor preparation. The book presents clinically focused explanations of counseling theories, assessment methods, diagnosis, treatment planning, ethics, crisis intervention, and evidence-based counseling approaches in a concise, audiobook-friendly format designed for sustained review and comprehension. The guide covers foundational counseling topics including human development, multicultural counseling, social justice, therapeutic alliance, intake assessment...

Transcending Powerlessness in an Explosive World. Army chaplain Michael D. Jaques tells the story of a young chaplain, confronted by feelings of powerlessness in a time of war and turmoil. As he struggles through episodes of defeat and domestic unrest, he must find a way to overcome the obstacles within his faith and, ultimately, his fear.
 A Chaplain's Battle is not a religious book, but rather a guide for all who feel lost, powerless, overwhelmed. This book is a primer on facing the challenges life throws in our paths with grace.
 When we embrace our own powerlessness, we can ...

The updated version of the first comprehensive interdisciplinary text on stress and crises management is appropriate for courses in family life education, family and consumer sciences, counseling, psychology, and sociology. This book helps readers understand the relationships among models, research, crisis prevention, and crisis management with individuals and families. Providing a balance of theory, research, hands-on applications, and interview strategies, this innovative text presents a comprehensive overview of the field. Key Features A case study used to illustrate each stress model ...

First published in 1989, Dan Allender's The Wounded Heart has helped hundreds of thousands of people come to terms with sexual abuse in their past. Now, more than twenty-five years later, Allender has written a brand-new book on the subject that takes into account recent discoveries about the lasting physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual ramifications of sexual abuse.

Conquer the School Counselor Exam is a structured study guide covering the major knowledge areas commonly associated with school counseling certification and professional preparation. The book provides focused coverage of counseling programs, student development, academic planning, crisis intervention, career readiness, ethics, collaboration, and educational support systems within K–12 environments. Topics include counseling theories, social and emotional development, suicide prevention, threat assessment, trauma-informed practices, classroom guidance, MTSS, career assessments, ...

Preparing for the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination requires a strong understanding of clinical assessment, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and ethical decision-making. This book is a concise study guide designed to supplement more detailed materials, helping candidates focus on key exam concepts and refine their clinical judgment. The NCMHCE differs from multiple-choice exams, emphasizing case simulations that assess applied knowledge. This guide provides clear explanations of essential topics, including diagnostic criteria, intervention planning, cultural ...

She made one appointment to save her marriage. Her husband canceled it before she ever got there. Meg Garner has been telling Cole for two years that something is wrong. He hears the groceries. The school schedule. The dentist appointments. The reminders about his mother’s birthday. He does not hear his wife. When Meg finally asks him to go to counseling with her, Cole says they do not need a stranger telling them how to be married. He says they can figure it out themselves. So Meg tries a different way. She makes the appointment alone. For four months, she works up the courage. She ...

Passing the National Counselor Examination (NCE), the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE), or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) requires strong knowledge of core counseling principles, ethics, assessment strategies, and treatment planning. This book serves as a concise, focused study guide to help candidates prepare effectively by reinforcing key topics and exam strategies. This guide covers essential counseling theories, diagnostic frameworks, case conceptualization, group therapy, crisis intervention, and ethical decision-making. It ...

The Phoenix Protocol: Crisis Edition When Your Marriage Is 72 Hours from Ending, FBI Crisis Techniques Can Save It By Grant and Christine Wattie Your partner just said the words that shattered your world: "I want a divorce." Right now, they're mentally rehearsing their exit strategy. Every logical argument you make pushes them further away. Every promise sounds empty. Every expression of love feels like pressure they need to escape. What if everything you've been told about saving your marriage is wrong? The Phoenix Protocol reveals why traditional relationship advice fails in crisis—and ...

In "Counseling Psychology (The Essential Guide for Counseling Centers): A Deep Dive into Theories and Techniques for Aspiring and Seasoned Counselors," Ali Muattar presents a comprehensive handbook that unlocks the power of counseling psychology and provides invaluable insights for counselors, therapists, and individuals seeking self-improvement. Drawing upon years of expertise in the field, Muattar delves into the essential principles, techniques, and strategies that form the foundation of effective counseling. Focusing on practicality and real-world application, this guide equips readers ...