How Can I Help? Caring for People Without Harming Them or Yourself

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What can you say or do when someone is in need?How can you keep your life in balance while helping others?In How Can I Help?, Lynda Elliott gives you the tools to:" assess someone's desire to move forward" help when you haven't experienced the same problem" avoid excessive dependencies" press on without burning outDiscover specific ways to help people who are grieved, afraid, angry, depressed, fearful, sick, guilty, tempted, betrayed, bitter, abused."An invaluable resource for seminary students, laypersons, church staff and pastors who want to impact the lives of others." Dr. Tony Evans, senior pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Dallas president, Urban Alternative"I interview people daily who stand face-to-face with suffering. Many earnestly desire to help but do not know how. This book teaches people how to respond confidently in specific areas of need. Lynda's insights are powerful. She is truly the expert helper!" Terry Mueewsen, co-host, The 700 Club"Lynda's book offers incredibly practical steps for anyone called to help a person in emotional, physical or spiritual pain. In non-threatening layman's terms, Elliott equips the most timid helper to confidently offer assistance." Jan Silvious, Women of Faith, author, broadcasterLynda Elliott, a life coach, is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. She has more than 25 years of experience providing help for individuals and families.