Suicide/Crisis Intervention

Question 1

What is the CYW role when in CRISIS INTERVENTION

Answer 1

> Not focus on the NEGATIVE event

> Seek out STRENGTHS

> Search for CLUES pointing to a resolution STRATEGY

> Look for the SURVIVOR in the story, not just the VICTIM

Question 2

What are the 4 STAGES of CRISIS INTERVENTION

Answer 2

PHYSICAL SAFETY
Links to resources to help… Food Shelter, Medical Assistance

PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY
Informal/Formal Supports, Normalize Feelings, Referrals

EMPOWERMENT
Provide Information, Encourage Decision Making, Promote Steps to Action

RESTORING BALANCE
Validate the Struggle, Communicate Hope & Optimism, Follow Up?

Question 3

What are the BASICS of Crisis Intervention?

Answer 3

B- Behavioural - What Ppl Do
A- Affective - How Ppl Feel
S- Somatic - How Ppl Respond, Physically
I- Interpersonal - How Ppl Relate to Others
C- Cognitive - How Ppl Think
S- Spiritual - What Ppl Believe and Value

Question 4

Definition of Suicide

Answer 4

A PERMANENT SOLUTION to a temporary, treatable problem

Question 5

What is the SIGNIFICANCE of making a “No-Suicide Contract”?

Answer 5

> Gets HELP
INTERVENES
Provides AFTER CARE Support

Question 6

When ESTIMATING RISK, what 3 FACTORS need to be fully explored?

Answer 6

1 - PAST Suicidal Behaviour
2 - CURRENT Suicidal Behaviour
3 - Available RESOURCES