Crisis Intervention
Definition of Crisis - correct answer ✔A state of disequilibrium - emotional
distress that occurs after a stressor or a precipitating event. The person is
unable to function in one or more areas of his or her life because of customary
coping methods that have failed. Usually lasts 6-8 weeks. Impact may last a
lifetime.
Metastasizing Crisis - correct answer ✔When a small, isolated incident is not
contained and begins to spread. Not easy to excise or remedy at this point.
Perception - correct answer ✔How the client views the threat.
1. Threat to life goals - work, maturation, love, intimacy, social interest.
2. Threat to affectional ties.
3. Threat to security.
How individuals interpret events has a great deal to do with how amenable the
crisis will be to resolution.
Types of Resolution Coping Methods - correct answer ✔1. Active Cognitive
Coping
2. Active Behavioral Coping
3. Avoidance Style Coping
Active Cognitive Coping - correct answer ✔1. Identify crisis
2. Help them get back to the resolution, the "upswing", so that they can
function in the world.
3. Help them develop a plan.
4. When people are in this state, they are more receptive to help.
,Active Behavioral Coping - correct answer ✔1. Now that the client has a
plan, they are going to follow it through.
2. If it's not a great plan or not working, go back to individual and start thinking
through a better plan and working through the procedure.
Avoidance Style Coping - correct answer ✔-Avoidance and denial are not
always bad. Sometimes they help a client digest what has just occurred.
-It can help them stay glued.
-We don't want someone stuck in denial.
-In the beginning it's okay because it's helping that person adjust to the "sharp
blow" that has occurred. Eventually, however, we will need to quicky move
them along.
Problem Solving - correct answer ✔Achieve a goal that's not easily attained.
Cognitive-Behavioral Problem Solving - correct answer ✔1. Define a problem
as clearly as possible.
2. Review ways that you have already tried to correct the problem, paying
attention to what worked and what didn't. Build on their strengths and develop
new strengths so that the client can effectively problem solve.
3. Think through the plan of action and possible alternatives.
4. Commit to following through on the plan of action.
5. Review results.
6. Evaluate progress and follow up.
7 Characteristics of Coping Behavior - correct answer ✔1. Actively exploring
realty issues and searching for information.
,2. Freely expressing both positive and negative feelings and tolerating
frustration.
3. Actively invoking help from others.
4. Breaking problems into manageable bits and working through them one by
one.
5. Being aware of fatigue and pacing coping efforts while maintaining control.
6. Modeling feelings, where possible, being flexible and willing to change.
7. Trusting in oneself and others and having a basic optimism about the
outcome.
Applies Crisis Theory - correct answer ✔1. Normal developmental
maturation crises
2. Situational crises
3. Existential crises
4. Eco-systems crises
Normal Developmental Maturation Crisis - correct answer ✔Typical flow of
human growth and evolution whereby a dramatic change or shift occurs which
produces abnormal responses (birth of child, retirement, aging process, mid-
life crisis, college graduation). Can be a positive thng.
Situational Crises - correct answer ✔Usually uncommon and extraordinary
events that can be frustrating or very controlling (job lay off, terrorist attack,
sudden illness, automobile accident, rape). It is random, sudden, shocking,
intense and catastrophic.
, Existential Crises - correct answer ✔Can emerge when we are experiencing
inner conflict about important human issues such as the meaning and purpose
in life, responsibility, commitment and independence.
Religiosity - correct answer ✔Helps people cope and provides hope.
Spirituality - correct answer ✔Meaning and purpose in life, a sense of
belonging-ness, a sense of universality, a sense of transcencedence, a sense
of rising above human suffering.
Eco-Systems Crisis - correct answer ✔-Occurs when some natural or
human-caused disaster overtakes a person or a group.
-Adversely affects every member of the environment.
-Biological crisis.
Basic Crisis Intervention Theory - correct answer ✔Focuses on helping
people in crisis recognize and correct temporary affective, behavioral and
cognitive distortions brought on by traumatic events.
Brief Therapy Theory - correct answer ✔Typically attempts to remediate
ongoing emotional problems.
Expanded Crisis Theory - correct answer ✔-Psychoanalytic Theory
-Systems Theory
-Eco-Systems Theory
-Adaptational Theory
-Interpersonal Theory
-Chaos Theory
-Developmental Theory
Definition of Crisis - correct answer ✔A state of disequilibrium - emotional
distress that occurs after a stressor or a precipitating event. The person is
unable to function in one or more areas of his or her life because of customary
coping methods that have failed. Usually lasts 6-8 weeks. Impact may last a
lifetime.
Metastasizing Crisis - correct answer ✔When a small, isolated incident is not
contained and begins to spread. Not easy to excise or remedy at this point.
Perception - correct answer ✔How the client views the threat.
1. Threat to life goals - work, maturation, love, intimacy, social interest.
2. Threat to affectional ties.
3. Threat to security.
How individuals interpret events has a great deal to do with how amenable the
crisis will be to resolution.
Types of Resolution Coping Methods - correct answer ✔1. Active Cognitive
Coping
2. Active Behavioral Coping
3. Avoidance Style Coping
Active Cognitive Coping - correct answer ✔1. Identify crisis
2. Help them get back to the resolution, the "upswing", so that they can
function in the world.
3. Help them develop a plan.
4. When people are in this state, they are more receptive to help.
,Active Behavioral Coping - correct answer ✔1. Now that the client has a
plan, they are going to follow it through.
2. If it's not a great plan or not working, go back to individual and start thinking
through a better plan and working through the procedure.
Avoidance Style Coping - correct answer ✔-Avoidance and denial are not
always bad. Sometimes they help a client digest what has just occurred.
-It can help them stay glued.
-We don't want someone stuck in denial.
-In the beginning it's okay because it's helping that person adjust to the "sharp
blow" that has occurred. Eventually, however, we will need to quicky move
them along.
Problem Solving - correct answer ✔Achieve a goal that's not easily attained.
Cognitive-Behavioral Problem Solving - correct answer ✔1. Define a problem
as clearly as possible.
2. Review ways that you have already tried to correct the problem, paying
attention to what worked and what didn't. Build on their strengths and develop
new strengths so that the client can effectively problem solve.
3. Think through the plan of action and possible alternatives.
4. Commit to following through on the plan of action.
5. Review results.
6. Evaluate progress and follow up.
7 Characteristics of Coping Behavior - correct answer ✔1. Actively exploring
realty issues and searching for information.
,2. Freely expressing both positive and negative feelings and tolerating
frustration.
3. Actively invoking help from others.
4. Breaking problems into manageable bits and working through them one by
one.
5. Being aware of fatigue and pacing coping efforts while maintaining control.
6. Modeling feelings, where possible, being flexible and willing to change.
7. Trusting in oneself and others and having a basic optimism about the
outcome.
Applies Crisis Theory - correct answer ✔1. Normal developmental
maturation crises
2. Situational crises
3. Existential crises
4. Eco-systems crises
Normal Developmental Maturation Crisis - correct answer ✔Typical flow of
human growth and evolution whereby a dramatic change or shift occurs which
produces abnormal responses (birth of child, retirement, aging process, mid-
life crisis, college graduation). Can be a positive thng.
Situational Crises - correct answer ✔Usually uncommon and extraordinary
events that can be frustrating or very controlling (job lay off, terrorist attack,
sudden illness, automobile accident, rape). It is random, sudden, shocking,
intense and catastrophic.
, Existential Crises - correct answer ✔Can emerge when we are experiencing
inner conflict about important human issues such as the meaning and purpose
in life, responsibility, commitment and independence.
Religiosity - correct answer ✔Helps people cope and provides hope.
Spirituality - correct answer ✔Meaning and purpose in life, a sense of
belonging-ness, a sense of universality, a sense of transcencedence, a sense
of rising above human suffering.
Eco-Systems Crisis - correct answer ✔-Occurs when some natural or
human-caused disaster overtakes a person or a group.
-Adversely affects every member of the environment.
-Biological crisis.
Basic Crisis Intervention Theory - correct answer ✔Focuses on helping
people in crisis recognize and correct temporary affective, behavioral and
cognitive distortions brought on by traumatic events.
Brief Therapy Theory - correct answer ✔Typically attempts to remediate
ongoing emotional problems.
Expanded Crisis Theory - correct answer ✔-Psychoanalytic Theory
-Systems Theory
-Eco-Systems Theory
-Adaptational Theory
-Interpersonal Theory
-Chaos Theory
-Developmental Theory
