As a minister, leader, or layperson in a church, you may find yourself confronted with situations that you don't know how to handle. Yet church members turn to you for guidance and help. A Shepherd's Guide to Crisis Counseling is written to help you deal with people effectively in crisis situations.In this book, you will find easy to understand strategies for dealing with:* Families struggling with domestic violence* Individuals and families coping with sexual abuse* Churches impacted by natural disasters* Communities dealing with military deployment* Suicidal individuals and their familiesThrough a simple intervention model, you will know how to respond when a crisis situation occurs before you have a chance to refer to a professional counselor. You will be able to learn strategies through case studies and real life situations throughout the book.