CWP Crisis Intervention Techniques 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which model of crisis intervention emphasizes that a person's perception of the event is more important than the event itself?
- The ABC Model
- The Equilibrium Model
- The Cognitive Model (Correct answer)
- The Psychosocial Transition Model
Correct answer: The Cognitive Model
The Cognitive Model of crisis intervention focuses on how distorted thinking about a crisis event drives emotional distress, not the event itself.
Question 2: During a crisis, a wellness practitioner notices the client is using 'all-or-nothing' thinking. What is the most appropriate immediate intervention?
- Prescribe anxiolytics
- Validate and gently challenge the cognitive distortion (Correct answer)
- Refer immediately to a psychiatrist
- Avoid addressing the thought to prevent escalation
Correct answer: Validate and gently challenge the cognitive distortion
Validating the client's feelings while gently reframing cognitive distortions helps restore rational thinking during a crisis.
Question 3: The 'SLAP' assessment in suicide risk evaluation stands for Specificity, Lethality, Availability, and what fourth factor?
- Proximity
- Planning
- Persistence (Correct answer)
- Proximity
Correct answer: Persistence
SLAP assesses Specificity of the plan, Lethality of the method, Availability of means, and Proximity of support systems.
Question 4: A client in acute crisis is unable to problem-solve effectively. This is best explained by which crisis theory concept?
- Secondary traumatization
- Disequilibrium (Correct answer)
- Compassion fatigue
- Avoidant coping
Correct answer: Disequilibrium
Disequilibrium occurs when normal coping mechanisms fail, temporarily impairing the person's ability to function and problem-solve.
Question 5: Which communication technique is MOST effective when a person in crisis is speaking very rapidly and is highly agitated?
- Match their speech pace to build rapport
- Speak slowly and calmly to model de-escalation (Correct answer)
- Interrupt frequently to redirect
- Remain silent until they calm down
Correct answer: Speak slowly and calmly to model de-escalation
Speaking slowly and calmly serves as a co-regulation tool, helping the dysregulated nervous system of the person in crisis mirror a calmer state.
Question 6: In crisis intervention, 'lethality assessment' is primarily conducted to:
- Diagnose a mental disorder
- Determine the immediate level of danger to self or others (Correct answer)
- Establish long-term treatment goals
- Evaluate medication needs
Correct answer: Determine the immediate level of danger to self or others
Lethality assessment evaluates the immediacy and severity of risk to guide the appropriate level of intervention required.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes the 'collaborative' stance a wellness practitioner should take during crisis intervention?
- Taking full control of decisions to ensure client safety
- Working alongside the client to identify solutions and mobilize resources (Correct answer)
- Deferring all decisions to the client without guidance
- Following a rigid protocol regardless of client feedback
Correct answer: Working alongside the client to identify solutions and mobilize resources
A collaborative stance preserves client autonomy and engagement while providing structure and support during the intervention.
CWP Crisis Intervention Techniques 2
Which model of crisis intervention emphasizes that a person's perception of the event is more important than the event itself?