Crisis Intervention

Question 1

A sudden event in one’s life that disturbs homeostasis, during which usual coping mechanisms cannot resolve the problem

Answer 1

Crisis

Question 2

1. Exposed to a precipitating stressor - employed previous problem solving technique
2. Anxiety increases - coping techniques attempted
3. All possible resources are called to resolve the problem
4. Major disorganization occurs ; panic level anxiety; psychotic thinking

Answer 2

Caplan: 4 phases in the development of a crisis

Question 3

An acute response to external situational stressor : N went to emergency after her husband abused her.

Answer 3

Dispositional crises

Question 4

Normal life cycle transitions that may be anticipated, but over which the individual may feel a lack of control : J is on probational status because of low grades - physical complaints

Answer 4

Crises of anticipated life transitions

Question 5

Crises precipitated by unexpected external stresses over which the individual has little or no control and from which he or she feels emotionally overwhelmed and defeated : S was raped - mental health clinic

Answer 5

Crises resulting from traumatic stress

Question 6

Crises that occur in response to situations that trigger emotions related to unresolved conflicts in one’s life : abusive father - B aggressive - no promotion - mental health clinic

Answer 6

Maturational / Develpmental crises

Question 7

Emotional crisis in which preexisting psychopathology has been instrumental in precipitating the crisis : S is borderline - therapist is moving away - intense feeling of abandonment

Answer 7

Crises reflecting psychopathology

Question 8

Crisis situations in which general functioning has been severely impaired and the individual rendered incompetent or unable to assume personal responsibilities - drug overdose, alcohol intoxication, uncontrollable anger

Answer 8

Psychiatric emergencies

Question 9

Resolution of immediate crisis; restoration to precrisis level or possibly to a higher level of functioning

Answer 9

Goal of crisis intervention