Group's Emergency Response Handbook for Youth Ministry

by Anonymous

Teens face difficult, painful stuff in life--and they shouldn't struggle alone. But what do you say? How do you help? What if you make things worse?
This rapid-response handbook gives you and your youth group the confidence to share God's love and comfort with hurting friends.
You will be prepared to respond with 12 chapters focused on twelve emergencies that the teens you care for may encounter
Topics
Grief
Depression
Suicide
Addictions
Divorce
Abuse
Crisis Pregnancy
Academic Problems
Family Conflict
Stress and Anxiety
Destructive Behavior
Gender Identity and Sexual Choices

Each chapter
Real Life Narrative - Learn from someone who has been there
Care and Counseling Tips - Practical ideas to personally reach out in love
Tips for your entire youth group - Great ways your group can offer support
What to say and what not to say - Positive encouragement to help the hurting and advice on what not to say
You'll also find Scripture connections, guidelines for referring your friend to a professional counselor, additional resources, and ways your group can stand by your friend in need.

152 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2007

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Reviews

[Jessica (JT) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be great to have on hand in case you experience on of these issues so you can reference it, but I do not think it is necessary for every leader to read unless they will be involved with a lot of students for a lot of years. For my purposes, it was very exhaustive and I doubt I will encounter most of these issues (at least I hope not!).
It is a great place to start if you do encounter one of these issues however. I think every youth ministry should have a few on hand to give to leaders who are experiencing one of these issues.