Psychotherapists are often confronted with individuals who are experiencing acute distress in their daily work. These are people who have faced events such as deaths, the announcement of a serious illness diagnosis, separations, acts of violence, or job loss. Such situations can escalate quickly and therefore require prompt and careful intervention. This practice-oriented book provides guidance for all those working in the psychosocial field on how to deal with people in crisis. It begins by explaining the key crisis theories. Subsequent chapters address the potential dangers of crises and provide a systematic presentation of crisis intervention methodology. A particular emphasis is placed on relationship building and the applicability of different therapeutic approaches.