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Crisis 911: Toward A Comprehensive Intervention Model, John C. Thomas
Crisis 911: Toward A Comprehensive Intervention Model, John C. Thomas
John C. Thomas
Suffering softens calloused hearts; but it can also embitter them. The prudent helper seeks to seize critical moments for Kingdom purposes through service to those affected. Being armed with a multi-functional crisis intervention model provides guidance and allows versatility so this end may be achieved. To even approximate the ambitious goal of creating a comprehensive model requires an understanding of crises and crisis intervention.
Under The Yellow Tape: Working Within The Medical, Legal, And Judicial Systems, John C. Thomas
Under The Yellow Tape: Working Within The Medical, Legal, And Judicial Systems, John C. Thomas
John C. Thomas
The types of problems addressed in an office differ dramatically from those that happen in the context of violent crimes, horrific accidents, and hostage scenes. The first contact with victims might be in homes, streets, emergency rooms, shelters, jails, and law enforcement offices. Arriving at a scene that is marked by yellow tape is daunting. Counselors must develop a frame of mind that allows them to get into the trenches. Additionally, they must work collaboratively with other crisis response systems to ensure that victims receive timely holistic care. Following are some principles to guide counselors in working with multiple systems.