Jack Holden Knihy

Set in London's Soho in the 1980s, Cruise tells the story of what should have been Michael Spencer's last night on Earth. Diagnosed with HIV in 1984, he's told by doctors that he has just four years to live, so as the clock runs down, Michael decides to go out in style. As he parties and bids final farewells to his friends, the clock strikes zero and Michael... survives. With the gift of life, how can he go on living? Jack Holden's debut play Cruise is a kaleidoscopic new monologue celebrating queer culture and paying tribute to a generation of gay men lost to the AIDS crisis. This edition was published to coincide with its West End production in May 2021.

The book examines a shift in training methods for crisis intervention, particularly focusing on Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). It highlights the growing need for skilled trainers to support emotionally and behaviorally disturbed youth. The study combines empirical and anecdotal evidence to demonstrate how TCI has evolved to emphasize training skills development alongside core curriculum knowledge. This approach may serve as a valuable model for evaluating and improving training programs across various fields, not just crisis intervention.