Crisis intervention : a handbook of immediate person-to-person help / by Kenneth France, PH. D., Department of Psychology, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Edition
Sixth edition
Published
Springfield, Illinois : Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Ltd., 2014
Crisis theory and the philosophy of crisis intervention -- Basic crisis intervention skills -- Special populations: interventions associated with suicide and death -- Special populations: interventions involving crime victims -- Special populations: interventions with groups -- Service delivery -- Community relations -- Fostering intervenor excellence and longevity: screening, training, and burnout prevention -- Evaluation of crisis intervention
Summary
In this exceptional new sixth edition, the author has retained the practical framework for offering immediate problem-solving assistance to persons in crisis. Therefore, the goal of this updated and expanded edition is to provide knowledge and methods applicable to particular crisis circumstances. Specific topics include: core concepts that are fundamental to all intervention efforts, crisis theory and the philosophy of crisis intervention, basic communication and problem-solving skills, suicide prevention, assistance for terminally ill persons, bereavement counseling, intervention with crime
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes
Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher
