The textbook examines the theory and practice of psychological support of a person in a crisis situation. For a more complete assimilation of the material, methodological guidelines, the main theoretical ideas of the lecture course "Psychological assistance in a crisis situation", tasks for independent work and self-control, exercises for practicing skills are presented. Meets the requirements of the federal state educational standards of higher education of the latest generation. For students of higher educational institutions studying in the fields of Psychology, Pedagogy and Psychology of deviant behavior, as well as undergraduates, graduate students, teachers and practitioners who provide psychological support to a person in a crisis situation.