Crisis as Opportunity

Question 1

When does crisis occur?

Answer 1

A young person’s inability to cope results in behavioural change

Question 2

What are the goals of crisis intervention?

Answer 2

SUPPORT: emotionally + environmentally (reducing stress/risk)
TEACH: better ways to cope with stress

Question 3

Draw the stress model of crisis (including the final phase and it’s components):

Answer 3

*refer to notes

Question 4

Draw the TCI co-regulation skills + strategies pyramid:

Answer 4

*refer to notes

Question 5

What are the four questions we ask ourselves in a crisis situation?

Answer 5

1. What am I feeling now? (exercise self control)
2. What does the person feel + need + want? (provide emotional support by engaging)
3. How is the environment affecting the person? (manage to neutralize triggers)
4. How do I best respond? (see brackets for other Qs)

Question 6

What are the effects of anger on cognitive function?

Answer 6

Angriest = Stupidest (is an emotional + physical state)

Question 7

Behaviours = ______ + ______

Answer 7

FEELINGS // NEEDS

Question 8

All _____ has meaning
Behaviour reflects _____
_____ affects how children behave

Answer 8

BEHAVIOUR // NEEDS // TRAUMA

Question 9

List 5 pain-based behaviour:

Answer 9

Impulsive outbursts
Aggression
Running away
Self-injury
Defiance
Inability to regulate emotions
Trauma re-enactment

Question 10

How can we manage the environment?

Answer 10

Physical setting:

• potential weapons
• excessive stimuli
• crowding
• messy messages

Activity + Routine:

• causing negative affect
• can’t all participate
• not enough space
• highlighting weaknesses (vs building upon strength)
• allowing individuals to agitate each other

Question 11

What should agency policy and procedures be?

Answer 11

Clearly written
Communicated
Understood
Applied