Crisis Intervention Strategies, 8th Edition by Richard James, published by Brooks/Cole on June 17, 2020, offers an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the most current skills and techniques for effectively managing crisis situations. This best-selling text employs a clear task model that meticulously illustrates and explains the entire process of assisting individuals in crisis, from the initial problem definition to securing commitment for intervention. Building upon this foundational model, the authors develop specific, actionable strategies tailored for a wide array of crisis scenarios. Many of these strategies are further enhanced with practical dialogue examples, showcasing how a practitioner might engage with someone in crisis. The narrative immerses readers in the role of a crisis worker, illuminating the techniques and strategies employed throughout. Complementary new videos within MindTap (available with the text) visually demonstrate crisis intervention techniques, ensuring readers grasp not only the theoretical principles of crisis intervention but also their practical application in real-world situations. ISBN-10: 357670655 | ISBN-13: 978-0357670651.