Crisis Intervention and Risk Assessment Flashcards
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According to Caplan's crisis theory, how long does an acute crisis state typically last?
Answer: 4 to 6 weeks
According to Caplan, an acute crisis state typically lasts 4 to 6 weeks, after which the individual reaches a new equilibrium — either more or less adaptive than before.
In crisis intervention, what is 'critical incident stress debriefing' (CISD) primarily used for?
Answer: A structured group intervention to help individuals process traumatic events
CISD is a structured group intervention designed to help individuals — particularly first responders and disaster survivors — process and normalize their reactions to traumatic events.
What is a 'maturational crisis' according to developmental crisis theory?
Answer: A crisis arising from normal, predictable developmental transitions
Maturational crises arise from predictable life transitions tied to developmental stages, such as entering adolescence, getting married, becoming a parent, or retiring.
Which approach to crisis intervention emphasizes the client's existing strengths and resilience rather than focusing on pathology?
Answer: Strengths-based approach
The strengths-based approach focuses on identifying and mobilizing the client's existing resources, support systems, and resilience during the crisis intervention process.
When a social worker is providing crisis intervention to a client disclosing active domestic violence, what should be the FIRST consideration?
Answer: Assessing the client's immediate physical safety
Assessing the client's immediate safety is always the first priority in domestic violence situations, as the social worker cannot provide any other effective intervention if the client remains in immediate danger.
What does 'lethality assessment' refer to in crisis intervention practice?
Answer: Evaluating the danger level and imminence of a client's risk of harm to self or others
Lethality assessment evaluates the level of danger and imminence of harm that a client may pose to themselves or others, guiding the intensity and urgency of the crisis response.
A social worker is conducting the initial response with a client who survived a major natural disaster. Which intervention is MOST appropriate as a first step?
Answer: Provide immediate practical support and emotional stabilization
Immediate practical support and emotional stabilization — consistent with psychological first aid principles — are the most appropriate initial interventions following a natural disaster before any formal therapy begins.