Supporting a person in the middle of a personal crisis—aka, a dramatic emotional or circumstantial upheaval—can be confusing, disorienting, and frustrating. Use these 6 tips to keep yourself grounded and feeling in control when you’re the observer or witness to someone else’s crisis. Please note: These tips are my own opinions based on personal experiences, and are not intended to be used as medical health advice. For clinical mental health advice, please seek a medical doctor or licensed mental health expert.