Crisis Intervention

Question 1

Maturational Crisis

Answer 1

Precipitated by normal stress during the course of life. Ex: Marriage, birth of a child, retirement

Question 2

Situational Crisis

Answer 2

precipitated by a sudden traumatic event that is unexpected. Ex: death of a loved one, loss of a job, illness

Question 3

What types of factors influence reactions?

Answer 3

nature of the event and extent of exposure, perception of the event, social supports and coping mechanisms

Question 4

Crisis Intervention

Answer 4

brief treatment initiated when an individual is in a crisis to help restore to previous level of functioning.

Question 5

How many sessions is Crisis Intervention?

Answer 5

1-6 sessions

Question 6

How does the therapist respond in crisis intervention?

Answer 6

establish therapeutic relationship, identify precipitating problems, explore clients emotions.

Question 7

How long can the crisis state last?

Answer 7

2 days to 6 weeks

Question 8

Steps of Crisis Assessment

Answer 8

1. determine the severity of the crisis
2. assess the client for safety risks and suicidal/homicidal ideation
3. assess coping mechanisms being used
4. understand meaning of the precipitating event to the client
5. determine the clients social supports and willingness to use supports.
6. focus on the immediate problem and not the clients history.

Question 9

Steps of crisis treatment planning

Answer 9

1. help the client understand their reaction to a crisis as normal and temporary
2. selectively choose and use appropriate approaches to action planning
3. modify or eliminate past coping skills so they don’t interfere with with your current plan of attack
4. create a contract or have the patient sign a treatment plan so you are both on the same page.
5. identify useful referral resources

Question 10

Steps of crisis termination of services

Answer 10

review progress, review resources and supports, schedule a follow up session.

Question 11

Crisis Goals

Answer 11

Main focus is on restoring clients equilibrium or baseline functioning, assist client in developing new coping mechanisms, assist the client in developing problem-solving skills. mobilizing supports and services