CIC Intervention Techniques & De-escalation Strategies 4

Question 1

A crisis counselor is working with a client from a collectivist culture who refuses to discuss personal problems without a family elder present. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore the request and, if safe, consider including the elder as a cultural support

Answer

Culturally responsive crisis intervention respects collectivist values; involving trusted elders can enhance engagement and safety planning.

Question 2

During de-escalation, a person says, 'There's no point—nothing ever changes.' This statement MOST likely reflects which crisis theme?

Accepted Answer

Hopelessness and cognitive constriction

Answer

Statements of hopelessness and 'tunnel vision' (cognitive constriction) are hallmark warning signs of suicidal crisis and must be directly addressed.

Question 3

Which verbal technique helps a crisis counselor avoid escalating power struggles with a resistant client?

Accepted Answer

Depersonalizing directives with 'we' language and focusing on behavior, not identity

Answer

Depersonalizing ('We need to move to a quieter space') reduces perceived attacks on the client's identity and lowers defensive reactivity.

Question 4

The Lethality Assessment Model (LAM) evaluates which three dimensions to estimate suicide risk?

Accepted Answer

Lethality, Availability of means, and Proximity to help

Answer

LAM assesses lethality of the method, availability of lethal means, and how close the person is to rescue resources.

Question 5

Which crisis intervention model emphasizes returning the individual to at least the pre-crisis level of functioning as its primary goal?

Accepted Answer

Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model

Answer

Roberts' model specifically targets restoration to pre-crisis equilibrium through seven structured steps including establishing rapport, exploring alternatives, and developing an action plan.

(CIC) Crisis Intervention Counselor Practice Test

(CIC) Crisis Intervention Counselor Practice Test

CIC Intervention Techniques & De-escalation Strategies 4