CIP Crisis Management & De-escalation Flashcards

Which model specifically addresses crisis intervention through a structured problem-solving framework?

Answer: Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model

Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model provides a structured problem-solving framework widely used in crisis intervention practice.

A CIP interventionist should recognize that threatening to 'cut off' a loved one in the intervention letter is:

Answer: A consequence, not a threat, and must be something the family member can follow through on

Consequences stated in intervention letters must be real, actionable commitments that family members are genuinely prepared to enforce.

When a client is intoxicated at the time of the intervention, the CIP should:

Answer: Assess the level of intoxication and decide whether to proceed or reschedule

The decision to proceed with an intoxicated client depends on assessed safety and whether meaningful engagement is possible.

The term 'crisis' in crisis intervention is BEST defined as:

Answer: A state of disequilibrium where usual coping mechanisms have failed

A crisis is characterized by a breakdown in usual coping mechanisms, creating disequilibrium that requires new problem-solving strategies.

Which factor MOST increases risk during a substance-use-related crisis intervention?

Answer: Client having a co-occurring mental health disorder

Co-occurring mental health disorders significantly increase complexity and risk during substance-use interventions requiring specialized planning.

Post-intervention, if the client refuses treatment, the CIP's NEXT step is to:

Answer: Support the family in implementing their stated consequences

When a client refuses treatment, supporting the family in following through on their stated consequences is essential to the intervention's integrity.