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Crisis Ministry
A Handbook

by Daniel Bagby

Introduction

Why We Care

Abortion

When an Abortion Has Occurred

When an Abortion Has Not Yet Occurred

Abuse

Emotional Abuse

Physical Abuse

Sexual Abuse

Spiritual Abuse

Addiction

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Aging

AIDS

Alcoholism

Anger

The Appearance of Anger

Biblical Reasons for Anger

Redemptive Options for Anger

Birth Defects

Death and Dying

When a Death Occurs

Complicated/Sudden Loss

Right to Die Questions

Stillbirth

Depression

Divorce

Children and Divorce

Grief

Words/Actions to Avoid When Working with a Grieving Person

Words to Avoid When a Child Dies

Words for the Grieving Person

Important Facts about Grief

Guilt and Shame

Homosexuality and Gender Identity

Illness

Hospitalization and Emotional Illness

Hospitalization and Physical Illness

Homebound Patient

Terminally Ill Patient

Imprisonment

Jail and a Juvenile

Infertility/Miscarriage

Job Loss

Mental Illness

Panic/Anxiety Attacks

Rape

Stress

Suicide

Suicide Attempt

After Suicide Occurs

Appendix: Principles in Counseling

Stress/Change Scale

Levels of Care

Listening and Talking Skills

Conflict Resolution

Using the Bible and Prayer in Pastoral Care

Compassion Fatigue