The Youth Worker's Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis (Youth Specialties) [Paperback]

Rich Van Pelt (Author), Jim Hancock (Author)

Book Description

Series: Youth Specialties | Publication Date: December 18, 2007

When youth work becomes crisis managers. Anyone who stays in youth ministry for a while will encounter significant crises. Family break-ups, substance abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, cutting, suicide, gun violence. But without proper and immediate care, crises like these can cause years of emotional pain and spiritual scarring in students. Rich Van Pelt and Jim Hancock want to help you prevent that from happening. Through their experience and expertise, you'll learn how to: -Respond quickly and effectively to crisis -Balance legal, ethical, and spiritual outcomes -Forge preventive partnerships with parents, schools, and students -Bring healing when damage is done When crises happen and they will, ready or not there are practical steps you can take. Van Pelt and Hancock provide field-tested counsel and specific, biblical advice for each stage of crisis. Keep this book on hand as your go-to resource when you need it most. Because when it comes to crisis, it's not a matter of if, but when.

Editorial Reviews

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'Every youth worker, whether paid or volunteer, should have this book....A great guidebook on what crisis is....a treasure trove....Having it handy when you get that emergency call gives you the resources you need to be prepared and confident. Definitely a must-have.' -- Youth Worker Journal (Youth Worker Journal ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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When youth work becomes crisis management Anyone who stays in youth ministry very long encounters significant crises. Family break-ups, substance abuse,sexual assault, eating disorders, cutting, suicide, gun violence. Without proper and immediate care, crises like these cause years of emotional pain and spiritual scarring in students. With these authors’ expertise you’ll learn how to: • Respond quickly and effectively to crisis • Balance legal, ethical, and spiritual outcomes • Forge preventive partnerships with parents, schools,and students • Bring healing when the damage is done When crises happen—and they will, ready or not—there are practical steps you can take. Van Pelt and Hancock provide field-tested counsel and specific, biblical advice for each stage of crisis. Keep this book on hand as the goto resource when you need it most. Because when it comes to crisis, it’s not a matter of if, but when. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (December 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310282497
• ISBN-13: 978-0310282495
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #415,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource and Highly Reccomended, June 8, 2009

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Christopher Mclain (Waco, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Youth Worker's Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis (Youth Specialties) (Paperback)

Outstanding book and an excellent resource for youth workers in any capacity. This should be required reading for any professional youth worker and it will be at the top of my "Recommended Reading" list. As a youth minister and a college student studying many of these issues specifically, I can say with authority that sound advice is given. This is certainly one of the best ministry resources I have read. It is full of practical advice, and the book is on par with Fields' "Your First Two Years In Youth Ministry."

The text is heavy on suggesting referrals; but, considering the seriousness of the crises described, this remains sound advice. Perhaps the most important lesson that can be taken away from the is that "it's not about me." A loving youth worker can tell when they are in over their head. This book not only gives you the means to assess this, but it serves as a guide in developing professional contacts to use in referrals when your abilities have been exhausted.

Another mantra of the book is that "your responsibility is to preserve life, not friendship." In true crisis situations, the most loving thing you can do is take action or be a whistle-blower. Rich Van Pelt and Jim Hancock equip you to do just that. To my knowledge, this is the best resource available, specifically geared for youth workers, outside LPC or other professional certification.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great, succinct starting point, January 5, 2008

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J. Snyder "J3Snyder" (NV, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Youth Worker's Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis (Hardcover)

Great for times of crisis in a youth ministry. Not exhaustive, but if you need information fast, it's there. Excellently organized, and covering a wide range of topics. It has incredibly helpful sections regarding where to find more information/help.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book, October 10, 2008

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Jacquelyn P. Bounds (oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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If you are a youth minister or youth worker you need this book. Rich Van Pelt is a wonderful speaker and writer. He has done a great job in giving guidance and direction to youth workers on helping their students. All students have hurt and pain in their lives at sometime. This book has given me new insight on how to best approach students and their families.