Crisis Intervention and Management Flashcards
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Which crisis intervention model follows a sequence of Listening, Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Follow-up?
Answer: Structured crisis intervention frameworks like the LAPC model
Structured models provide a systematic pathway through crisis intervention.
A residential facility experiences an infectious disease outbreak. How should the CAADC address crisis aspects?
Answer: Address both infection control and psychological impacts including anxiety, isolation, and relapse risk
A facility health crisis requires a dual response addressing both safety and psychological impacts.
What is 'motivational crisis' in addiction recovery?
Answer: A crisis of ambivalence where the client questions recovery commitment, often after setbacks, responsive to MI techniques
Motivational crises occur when commitment to recovery wavers significantly after setbacks.
Which factor represents the highest acute suicide risk indicator for addiction clients?
Answer: Expressed intent with means access, specific plan, and recent substance use impairing judgment
The combination of active intent, plan, means access, and impaired judgment represents the highest acute risk.
What ethical obligation applies to confidentiality when a client presents in suicidal crisis?
Answer: Confidentiality may be breached when there is imminent danger, following the 'duty to protect' principle
While confidentiality is fundamental, ethical and legal standards recognize exceptions for imminent danger.
How should a CAADC counselor manage their own emotional response after a severe client crisis?
Answer: Engage in debriefing, peer consultation, reflection, and supervision to process the impact
Post-crisis self-care prevents burnout and secondary traumatic stress.