CRISIS INTERVENTION STRATEGIES COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TESTED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Should we establish rapport quickly?
Answer: Yes, we should establish rapport quickly.
◉ What is the primary purpose of crisis intervention?
Answer: To respond quickly to assist the individual in returning to a
pre-crisis state/level of functioning.
◉ What is the definition of a crisis?
Answer: A perception or the experiencing of an event or situation as
an intolerable difficulty that exceeds the person's current resources
and coping mechanisms.
◉ How long can a crisis state last?
Answer: A crisis state can last for 6-8 weeks.
◉ Does a crisis involve long-term counselling?
Answer: No, it involves a short-term, focused, and goal-oriented
helping process.
, ◉ How does crisis intervention differ from other forms of
counseling?
Answer: Crisis intervention focuses on immediate relief and
stabilization, while other forms focus on long-term healing and
personal development.
◉ What are the vulnerability factors that make it harder for
individuals to recover from a crisis?
Answer: Avoidant coping style, pre-existing mental illness, poor self-
regulation of emotions, poor problem-solving skills, history of other
trauma, low self-esteem, social isolation, poverty and financial
stress.
◉ What is the primary role of a crisis worker?
Answer: To provide immediate support, assessment, and
stabilization to clients experiencing a crisis.
◉ Should we take full control of the client in a crisis?
Answer: No, we should not take full control of a client in a crisis.
◉ What are the four types of crises?
Answer: Developmental, Traumatic Event, Existential, Psychiatric.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TESTED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Should we establish rapport quickly?
Answer: Yes, we should establish rapport quickly.
◉ What is the primary purpose of crisis intervention?
Answer: To respond quickly to assist the individual in returning to a
pre-crisis state/level of functioning.
◉ What is the definition of a crisis?
Answer: A perception or the experiencing of an event or situation as
an intolerable difficulty that exceeds the person's current resources
and coping mechanisms.
◉ How long can a crisis state last?
Answer: A crisis state can last for 6-8 weeks.
◉ Does a crisis involve long-term counselling?
Answer: No, it involves a short-term, focused, and goal-oriented
helping process.
, ◉ How does crisis intervention differ from other forms of
counseling?
Answer: Crisis intervention focuses on immediate relief and
stabilization, while other forms focus on long-term healing and
personal development.
◉ What are the vulnerability factors that make it harder for
individuals to recover from a crisis?
Answer: Avoidant coping style, pre-existing mental illness, poor self-
regulation of emotions, poor problem-solving skills, history of other
trauma, low self-esteem, social isolation, poverty and financial
stress.
◉ What is the primary role of a crisis worker?
Answer: To provide immediate support, assessment, and
stabilization to clients experiencing a crisis.
◉ Should we take full control of the client in a crisis?
Answer: No, we should not take full control of a client in a crisis.
◉ What are the four types of crises?
Answer: Developmental, Traumatic Event, Existential, Psychiatric.
