Test # 1 Flashcards
What is james (2008) view of a crisis?
A perception of an event as an intolerable difficulty that exceeds the person’s current resources and coping mechanisms
What is the definition of a crisis?
A precipitating event, a perception of the event that leads to subjective distress, and troubles functioning if the event does not resolve
What is Slaikeu (1990) view of a crisis?
Temporary state of upset and disorganization, because of an individuals inability to cope with a situation using methods of problem-solving
When did crisis intervention begin?
It began during WW2 in response to family reactions when loved ones left home to participate in the war
When is the full impact of trauma felt?
After the crisis event during the “disillusionment” period of adjustment
Stressors?
May lead to crisis may be normal, or developmental phenomena
What is a tangible resource?
Those that are available and used to mediate the initial stressor
What is an intangible resource?
Those that are acquired, developed, or strengthened subsequently to a crisis situation
What do people who experience traumatic events respond with?
Fear and helplessness
What are coping strategies?
Behavioural or cognitive action that is taken in an effort to manage stress
What is adaption?
The degree to which functioning has changed over an extended period of time following a stressor or crisis event
What does paraprofessionals provide?
Within a mental health community can provide an outlet for clients to talk and feel less isolated
What is the first step when working with clients in a crisis?
Assessment
What are the critical needs that should be addressed first in a crisis?
Food and shelter
Issues with buildings of culture?
Can be hindered by distrust of government agencies
Factors involving male outpatients?
Stalking possibilities
What is self-assessment?
Process whereby counsellors monitor their reactions, behaviours, and feelings
What is important for counsellors to do?
Debrief with colleagues as a form of self-checkin
What can crisis intervention lead to?
Stress and burnout due to the emotionally charged environment
What should counsellors do if they become aware of unresolved issues?
Should seek consultation, supervision, and personal counselling
When do burnouts occur?
When one is exhaust themselves both physically and emotionally
What should those working with trauma clients need to do?
Need to be especially intentional about self-care to prevent burnout
What does vicarious trauma include?
Involves a changed worldview and sense of self as a result of work with trauma clients
Different between trauma and burnout?
While burnout is a response to occupational stress, vicarious trauma involves a personal cognitive reaction to a client’s experience
When does vicarious resiliency occur?
Occurs when a counsellors experience affirming thoughts, feelings, and beliefs after hearing about a client’s adaptation to difficulties
What do prevention considerations include?
It includes wellness, continuing education, peer supervision, and consultation
Case of Tarasoff v. Regents of university of California…
Established a mental health professional’s duty to warn. When considering breaking confidentiality due to a duty to warn, it is highly recommended that a counsellor should foremost seek consultation or supervision
What does duty to protect involve?
It involves taking action to actually reduce the danger to a person