In 1992 the Professional Development Committee for the California Association for Counseling and Development (CACD) launched a Crisis Intervention Project. This guidebook is the outcome of that project, and it demonstrates the committee's efforts to provide support for and assist counselors and other helping professionals deal with crisis. The materials, methods, and techniques presented in this manual have been gleaned from experienced professionals, printed resources, and special programs. Ideas and concepts are constantly brought to CACD's attention and an attempt has been made to incorporate workable ideas as they emerge. Designed as a user-friendly manual, the reader can add materials and select or adjust those ideas that work best for him or her. Instead of providing the user with just another handbook to read, workshops are provided to give participants hands-on practice and personal interaction. (Author)