CWP Crisis Intervention Techniques 2

Question 1

Which model of crisis intervention emphasizes that a person's perception of the event is more important than the event itself?

Accepted Answer

The Cognitive Model

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Validate and gently challenge the cognitive distortion

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Persistence

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Disequilibrium

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Speak slowly and calmly to model de-escalation

Answer

Speaking slowly and calmly serves as a co-regulation tool, helping the dysregulated nervous system of the person in crisis mirror a calmer state.

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