David K Switzer Bücher

Long recognized as the definitive crisis-counseling volume for the active minister, The Minister as Crisis Counselor is now thoroughly modernized to incorporate recent contributions to the field. David K. Switzer offers a comprehensive examination of both the theory and the method of crisis counseling as it relates specifically to active working pastors. Chapter titles The Minister, the Congregation, and Community Crisis Services; Intervening in the Suicidal Crisis; The Minister and Divorce Crises; Intervening in a Pathological Grief A Case Study; The Minister's Role and Functioning in the Crisis of Grief; Intervening in Family Crises; Intervention Procedures; Methods of Crisis Counseling; Crisis Definition, Description, Dynamics; The Minister as Crisis Counselor.

Focusing on practical guidance, this manual equips pastoral caregivers with strategies for addressing a wide array of emergencies, including situational crises, hospital incidents, and issues like bereavement and domestic violence. Each chapter tackles specific challenges faced by clergy and lay caregivers, emphasizing the importance of sensitivity to theological concerns while providing actionable advice. The final chapter offers insights on referral practices, ensuring caregivers are well-prepared to support individuals in emotional, mental, and physical distress.