Welcome to episode 17 of the Grow Your Ministry Podcast with Danny Sugimoto.

In this episode, Danny shares how you can better support kids and teenagers when they experience a crisis. Whether it’s something serious like abuse or something that feels serious to them (like a falling out with a friend), crises show up in all kinds of ways, and it’s our job to be ready. From recognizing what counts as a crisis to knowing when to refer for help, you’ll walk away with five clear steps you can take to care for the kids and teenagers you serve.

Content Warning: This episode includes sensitive topics like abuse, suicide, and self-harm. Please listen with care.

What We Cover:

• How to understand a crisis from a kid or teenager’s perspective
• 5 ways you can help them in a crisis situation
• 3 resources for more training, tools, and tips for making a safety plan

For More:

Visit growcurriculum.org/blog for more ministry ideas, helpful tools, and the full show blog from this episode. Here are a few resources mentioned:

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Self-Injury Outreach & Support: sioutreach.org

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Host: Danny Sugimoto

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• (00:10) - Welcome