1. ..to help withstand a crisis
Resources
..to help withstand a crisis

2. Why are they important? During a crisis, RESOURCES in our life help us
_______________________.
Resources can include a person’s ___________ ____________________________
People also may use community resources available to them ______________________

3. Social Relationships Family is important in a crisis because:
___________________________________.
Crisis is shared, so a better understanding exists
________________already established
Family members able to swift roles without hesitation: Sibling will raise siblings if needed

4. Social Relationships Friends are important in a crisis because
Offer _____________________
Serve as a ____________ from family
Give us ______________ view on situation
Know our personal struggles in life

5. Mental Resources
Because crisis threatens our ________________________must be made without much thought, we are often left feeling overwhelmed and need support from outside sources
___________________can help make a situation more tolerable and guide us to support needed
Examples include:
___________________—lets us talk about our problem and offer solutions. Maybe provide sessions for the whole family
___________________—opportunity to talk but also can offer medication to get through difficult time

6. Support Resources
_____________give a person an opportunity to connect with others who are struggling with same issue (Alcoholics Anonymous)
_____________ are also a resource for people to call in time of need. Typically staffed 24/7 to help guide people to make the right choice (Runaway Hotline)
Services in the community like shelters, food kitchens and pantries also help people in crisis.

7. Spiritual Resources
Reaching out to spiritual leaders in a time of crisis can give great comfort to those struggling.
Spirituality provides a _________________for many as well as gives a person ________ from the situation (you can pray your “worries” and put it in a spiritual beings hands)
Connecting with ministers, priests, spiritual advisors, rabbis can offer great comfort.