CCIS Crisis Intervention Models & Frameworks Flashcards

The concept of 'therapeutic alliance' in crisis intervention refers to:

Answer: The collaborative, trusting relationship between the crisis specialist and client

Therapeutic alliance is the collaborative, empathic, and trusting relationship between the crisis specialist and the client, which research consistently identifies as one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes.

Defusing in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is best described as:

Answer: A brief, informal, small group crisis support session within hours of a critical incident

Defusing is a brief (20-45 minute) informal group support intervention provided within hours of a critical incident, aimed at reducing acute distress before a formal debriefing occurs.

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) is most appropriate for:

Answer: Groups of first responders or workers who experienced a shared traumatic event

CISD is a structured group process designed to help teams of emergency responders or coworkers process a shared critical incident and reduce the risk of post-traumatic stress reactions.

The 'brief therapy' orientation in crisis intervention means the counselor should:

Answer: Remain focused on the current crisis and immediate stabilization goals

Brief therapy in crisis work means maintaining a clear focus on the presenting crisis and immediate stabilization without drifting into long-term exploratory work beyond the scope of crisis intervention.

In the ACT model of crisis intervention, 'A' stands for:

Answer: Assess

In the ACT (Assess, Connect, Transform) crisis model, the first step is to Assess the nature and severity of the crisis, the client's history, and their available resources.

A Wraparound approach to crisis planning is characterized by:

Answer: An individualized, family-driven plan coordinating multiple community services

Wraparound is an individualized, team-based planning process that coordinates mental health, social, educational, and community services around the specific strengths and needs of the individual and family.