The Crisis Intervention Handbook

Empower Yourself with Practical Techniques for the Immediate Support of Those in a Mental Health Crisis

By: Ray Kingley

Narrated by: Antoni La Vecchia

Crisis intervention is of the essence now more than ever. Empower yourself to take control of a situation with this 3-step crisis intervention plan...

Approximately 1 out of every 20 adults experiences some form of mental health crisis each year, which only accounts for the small portion that actually gets reported.

And it doesn’t even address other forms of crisis either.

Crisis intervention is meant to be short-term assistance to keep someone in crisis safe.

This can mean offering a lifeline during their darkest hours, providing solace in times of despair, and helping them find the path to hope and recovery.

But here's the thing — it is not a skill limited just to professionals in the field; it's a skill that everyone should possess.

In a world where crises can strike unexpectedly and affect anyone, knowing how to provide immediate support can mean the difference between safety and harm, recovery and prolonged suffering.

Imagine being the person who can step in when a friend is in emotional distress, a coworker faces a personal crisis, or a family member needs immediate help.

Your knowledge can be a beacon of hope in their darkest moments.

It's not about becoming an expert; it's about becoming a compassionate and effective responder.

And the path to making that a reality for you is right in front of you, ready for you to take the first step.

This guide to crisis intervention takes you through a blueprint of assessing and intervening during a crisis to make sure that individuals in need receive the immediate support and guidance they deserve, ultimately helping them find their way back to safety and stability.

©2023 Reinaldo Gonzalez III (P)2024 Reinaldo Gonzalez III

Not Quite a “Handbook”

This is more aptly the “Beginners Guide to Crisis Intervention” than an actual “handbook.” It’s very superficial and non-clinical in its approach and offers very little that you couldn’t piece together from any number of Instagram or TikTok wellness/psychology pages. That’s not to say that it’s BAD information by any means, but it doesn’t really offer anything memorable, unique, or remarkable. Still worth a listen because of its sale price and short run time, just don’t expect to have a lot of helpful notes afterwards.