Maricarmen,
I applaud you for being able to be strong in such a difficult situation. I like the fact that you provided support to your mother by listening and giving her time to express what she had bottled up inside. In regards to your sister, through the chapter readings I have recognized that the primary goal of a crises counselor is to help the clients return to a state of equilibrium (Jackson-Cherry & Erford, 2013). Unfortunately, when a person is in an extreme state of distress and unable to function, they need that directive approach in order to get things back on track. Once rational thought processes begin to return, the person in crisis can begin to take some responsibility in the decision making process and take ownership of his