CAI Crisis Management and Safety Planning Flashcards

What is the primary goal of a safety plan developed during an ARISE intervention?

Answer: To provide a structured response guide for managing high-risk situations

A safety plan gives the person of concern and their support network a structured, actionable guide for responding to high-risk or crisis situations.

When assessing suicide risk during an intervention, which factor indicates the highest immediate danger?

Answer: Active ideation with a specific plan and access to means

Active suicidal ideation combined with a specific plan and access to lethal means represents the highest level of immediate risk and requires urgent intervention.

Which communication approach is most effective when de-escalating a person in crisis during an intervention?

Answer: Using calm, non-judgmental, and empathetic language

Calm, non-judgmental, empathetic communication reduces defensiveness and helps the person in crisis feel safe enough to engage.

In crisis intervention, what does the acronym 'SLAP' help assess?

Answer: Suicide plan specificity, lethality, availability, and proximity

SLAP is a suicide risk assessment tool evaluating the Specificity of the plan, Lethality of the method, Availability of means, and Proximity of help.

What should an ARISE interventionist do if the person of concern becomes physically aggressive during the intervention meeting?

Answer: Prioritize safety, de-escalate, and end the meeting if necessary

The interventionist must prioritize everyone's safety by de-escalating the situation and ending the meeting if physical aggression continues or escalates.

Which element is essential in a crisis safety plan for a person with substance use disorder?

Answer: Contact information for emergency services and a trusted support person

An effective safety plan must include emergency contact numbers and at least one trusted support person who can be reached during a crisis.