Crisis Counseling in the Congregation

Richly illustrated with examples, this book contains core competencies, skills, and knowledge for pastors, so that they can provide care for people seeking help. Contents include building in-depth listening skills, facts about emotional intelligence, conceptual frameworks, the Pinch Theory, when to pass the ball, family crisis issues, life cycle issues, pastoral care from the pulpit, care for the caregiver, and the church as a crisis response community.