Now What?
Help and hope for life’s struggles.

 

Techniques CONTACT people have used to save lives:

 

  • Be supportive. Let the troubled person know he has done the right thing in talking to you.
  • Non-judgmentally, empathetically, assure him you care about him, no matter what his situation may be.
  • Encourage him to talk. Talking is a God-given relief.
  • Try to discover his past successes, especially past coping techniques he has used that may help him now.
  • Refer him to a crisis intervention hotline. If his troubles are on-going, suggest he talk to clergy or a counseling professional.
  • Pray for him and with him.

Anna R. Hageman

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