Crisis Care

Online Course

Crisis Care
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Session 1

People in Pain

Defining crisis and loss.  Almost all crisis is based in a loss of one kind or another. Dr. Wright gives insight on how to get to the core issue and begin the healing process.
Session 2

Bridges Over Troubled Water

What does a real crisis look like?  What's the difference between a crisis and everyday problems and troubles. Learn how to recognize the basic characteristics of a crisis.
Session 3

Trusting God

Counseling Fundamentals-Part 1: Learn the basics of Christ-centered counseling.  What are some the first steps to take when in a counseling situation?  Find out what not to do.
Session 4

Heavenly Perspective

Counseling Fundamentals-Part 2: Christ-centered counseling is 50% listening, 49% prayer, 1% talking.  Just being there is a big part of effective and caring ministry.  Your presence affirms your concern.
Session 5

Patterns of Pain

Discover the specific phases that occur when people are hit with crisis.  Crisis and loss create specific patterns of reaction in most people.  Learn this pattern and how to help in each part.
Session 6

Nuggets of Truth

Learn some basic caring principles that are based on God's Word and that work in any care-giving situation.  These guidelines will help anyone feel confident when faced with troubling circumstances.

Session 7

Hope for the Hurting

More counseling hours are spent on dealing with depression than on any other mental or emotional issue. Over 60% of Americans deal with a bout of severe depression at least once in their lifetime.  Many find it a chronic condition.
Session 8

Expect the Unexpected

Loss-Part 1: Some sort of loss is at the center of nearly all anger and hurt.  How do you identify that loss?  Discover the secrets of handling loss and helping others do the same.

Session 9

Exploding the Myths

Loss-Part 2: Gain a deep perspective on how to help people deal with loss and the overcome anger and bitterness that comes with it.  There are many myths that surround how to cope with crisis. Dr. Wright gives insight on how to overcome those myths.
Session 10

Silence is Golden

What to say and do when ministering in a crisis situation is critical to being an effective counselor.  Silence is often the best option.  Your presence can be much more healing than anything you say.
Session 11

The Rubber Meets the Road

Real Life Case Studies-Part 1:  Test your counseling skills with these scenarios.  Prepare yourself by dealing with true stories from those in very difficult situations.
Session 12

Making a Difference

Real Life Case Studies-Part 2:  More genuine crisis situations to discuss and test your skills.  Use these examples to create role-playing situations in your group to further strengthen your teaching.
Session 13

I See that Hand

Question and Answer: Listen in as Dr. Wright answers some tough questions about crisis and loss. His many years of experience are priceless and you will learn that all the answers are not in man's wisdom but in the truth of God's Word.