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Page 1: Referral in Crisis Counseling General Considerations: Referral is viewed as broadening and sharing responsibility

Referral in Crisis CounselingReferral in Crisis Counseling

• General Considerations:

Referral is viewed as broadening and sharing

responsibility.

Page 2: Referral in Crisis Counseling General Considerations: Referral is viewed as broadening and sharing responsibility

When to Refer…

• too complicated

• lack skills

• your help is no longer effective

• your reactions interfere with help

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When to Refer…

• severe symptoms remain after 5 or 6 sessions

• help with long-term underlying pathology

• serious threat of violence or evidence of psychotic behavior

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How to Refer: The Decision

• The decision is considered jointly, with prayer.

• Final responsibility remains with the hurting person whenever possible.

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How to Refer: The Contact

• Generally by hurting person

• You can supply phone number(s)

• Advance phone call paves way

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How to Refer: The Follow-up

• Don’t undercut the one referred to.

• Don’t continue counseling the person.

• Don’t interfere with the newly formed relationship.

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How to Refer: Specific Procedures

• Referral can be a crisis in itself.

• Share compassionately why you are referring.

• Encourage client to share their reaction with you (“I can imagine this came as a surprise and you may feel that I am abandoning you.”)

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Specific Procedures, cont.

• Review the client’s needs and the need for other sources to meet those needs.

• Be prepared for feelings of rejection, anger, or fear.

• Follow-up on the referral to see that the connection has been made

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Implications & Responsibilities

• Put good of parishioner ahead of your own feelings.

• Know the available resources in your area.

• Know your limits and other commitments

• Referral is not abandonment

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Implications & Responsibilities

• Referral does not release you from praying and general pastoral care for the person

• You can check on the person.

• Clarify how you can help in the future

• Remember that this is a loving act.


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