Brief, handy, and affordable, this primer for crisis workers distills the practice of Crisis Intervention into its basic elements. Invaluable as a tool for easy reference, the authors offer straightforward guidelines appropriate for experienced professionals and novice helpers alike. Easy to access and easy to use, the handbook is ideal for those who work daily in the field and need immediate, practical assistance. You'll find to-the-point coverage of what constitutes a crisis, the difference between Crisis Intervention and counseling, how to deal with burnout, how to work effectively with children and families in crisis, and much more.