Helping a Neighbor in Crisis : How to Encourage When You Don't Know What to Say

by Lampman, Lisa Barnes

• ISBN13: 9780842336086
• ISBN10: 0842336087
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS

Summary

$lt;I>Helping a Neighbor in Crisis$lt;/I>addresses a problem many readers encounter: How can I help a friend or loved one who is experiencing a crisis situation? This practical reference book gives tips on how to understand the feelings your "neighbor" is experiencing and practical advice on how to help and encourage. All sections are written from a Christian point of view and include applicable Scripture, a prayer, and recommended reading for further study and encouragement. Over 30 crisis situations are addressed, including "Death of a Loved One," "Burglary and Theft," "Divorce," "Substance Abuse," "Domestic Violence," and "Unemployment."

Table of Contents

Foreword	1	(4)
Charles W. Colson
To the Reader	5	(4)
Lisa Barnes Lampman
Crisis Intervention	9	(8)
Jayne G. Crisp
The Grief Process	17	(6)
Rev. Victor M. Parachin
The Tool of Forgiveness	23	(12)
Lisa Barnes Lampman
A Relationship in Danger
Divorce	35	(8)
Thomas Whiteman
Unfaithful Spouse	43	(6)
Les Parrott III
Leslie Parrott
Domestic Violence	49	(8)
Rebecca Beane
Crisis in the Community
Natural Disasters	57	(6)
Timothy W. Thompson
Community Tragedy Caused by Crime	63	(10)
Melissa Slagle
Lisa Barnes Lampman
When They're Hurting Themselves
Substance Abuse	73	(6)
Thomas Gill
A Rebellious Teenager	79	(6)
John R. Cheydleur
Eating Disorders	85	(8)
Anne Kellstedt Ramirez
Kelleen Williamsen
Teen Pregnancy	93	(8)
Celine Wood Meador
When Job and Finances are Lost
Financial Loss	101	(6)
Thomas Gill
Employment Crisis	107	(6)
Diane Eble
Victims of Fraud	113	(10)
Mario Thomas Gaboury
Living with Physical Problems
Serious Injury	123	(6)
Reu Victor M. Parachin
Child with Special Needs	129	(6)
Dr. Rosemarie Scotti Hughes
Life-Threatening Illness	135	(8)
Jacqueline Gatewood
HIV/AIDS	143	(8)
Kathi Mills
When Neighbors are Impacted by Crime
Burglary and Theft	151	(6)
Dr. Bill Barton
Hate and Bias Crime	157	(6)
Rev. Lee A. Earl
Victims and the Juvenile Justice System	163	(6)
Mario Thomas Gaboury
Imprisonment of a Family Member	169	(10)
Terry White
When People are Victimized
Child Victimization	179	(8)
Rev. David W.
Anne Delaplane
Eldery Victimization	187	(8)
Dr. Robert Denton
Drunk Driving Crash Victims	195	(6)
Laura Slade Hudson
Shirley W. Ruple
Kidnapping	201	(8)
Kathryn M. Turman
Supporting Victims of Sexual Crimes
Incest	209	(8)
Rev. Steve
Lynn Eargle
Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse	217	(8)
Dr. Jeanette Vought
Rape and Sexual Assault	225	(10)
Anita Armstrong Drummond
When a Loved One Dies
Death of a Loved One	235	(6)
Rev. Victor M. Parachin
Suicide	241	(6)
Janice Harris Lord
Miscarriage	247	(12)
Rev. Louise Upchurch Lawson
Death of a Child	259	(8)
Janice Harris Lord
When a Loved One is Murdered
Homicide	267	(8)
Mary A. White
Homicide of a Child	275	(8)
Cheryl Guidry Tyiska
Line-of-Duty Death	283	(8)
Andrew H. Ryan Jr.
Study Guide	291
Michelle Shattuck