Crisis counseling : what to do and say during the first 72 hours / H. Norman Wright.

"A practical guide for pastors, counselors, and friends."

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction: Anatomy of a crisis -- What is a crisis? -- Crisis counseling from a biblical perspective -- Applications of biblical principles -- The process of crisis intervention -- The crisis of depression -- The crisis of suicide -- The crisis of death -- The crisis of divorce -- Ministering to children in crisis -- The crisis of adolescence -- Crisis in the transitions of life -- Stress and the Type-A personality: a potential crisis -- Trauma, aftershock and post-traumatic stress disorder -- Conclusion: Using scripture and prayer, and making referrals -- Appendix 1. Confidentiality and privileged communication -- Appendix 2. Crisis assessment summary: adapted from Karl Slaikeu and Ruth Striegel-Moore (1982) -- Appendix 3. A case study.