Family in Crisis

When a person is in a crisis situation, his/her behavior has a direct effect on family members. Many times, family is drawn into the crisis and has to find a way to help the person in crisis while at the same time make sure that they themselves do not become part of the problem. Conduct research and determine ways that a family can effectively deal with a family member in crisis. Be sure to address the following questions:

Are there things that a family member can do to help the person in crisis?
Should the family seek professional help, and if so, what type of help?
Should the family themselves participate in a group setting with the family member in crisis?
What are some of the side effects that can cause issues for family members trying to help?

Directions
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:

Include a cover page and references page in 10–12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable)
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics 
Appropriate citation style should be followed

You should also make sure to:

Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date
Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English
Use examples to support your discussion
Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cited within the body of your paper using APA format