Crises Intervention And Crises Theory

Question 0

According to go on the stages of a crisis are:

Answer 0

-a hazardous event = a stressful circumstance that disrupts the equilibrium
-vulnerable state =the individuals reaction to the event (usually perceived as a threat or loss)
-Precipitating factor= The event that turns the vulnerable state into a crisis state (It may or may not be at the same as the hazardous events)(It should be thought of as the last straw)
-Active crisis state= Characterized by disequilibrium
-Reintegration=restoration of equilibrium
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Question 1

A crisis is short-term and overwhelming by definition. Crisis interventions are ordinarily characterized by:

Answer 1

• a here and now orientation
• a time-limited course (typically 1 to 6 sessions)
• A view of the clients behavior as an understandable (rather than pathological) reaction to stress
• The assumption by the therapist of an active and directive role

Question 2

According to Golan the goals of crisis intervention are:

Answer 2

-relieve the clients symptoms
-Restore the client to previous level of functioning
-Identify factors that led to crisis state
-Identify and apply remedial measures
-Help the client connect current stresses with past life
experiences
- Help the client develop adaptive coping strategies that can be used in the current and in future situations

Question 3

The principles of crisis intervention are:

Answer 3

• Immediate intervention
• Action
• Hope and expectation
• Support
• Focused problem-solving
• Self image
• Self-reliance

Question 4

This stages of crisis intervention are:

Answer 4

• Formulation (first session) =assessment of the crisis and an explicit agreement on goals.
• Implementation (sessions 1-4)= Obtaining background, assessing strengths and weaknesses, assessing support, identifying task that will help clients achieve goals.
• Termination (session 5-6)=Review progress, discuss plans for the future