Crisis Intervention Strategies Flashcards
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The primary goal of psychological first aid (PFA) during a crisis is to:
Answer: Promote safety, calm, connectedness, self-efficacy, and hope
PFA focuses on five core elements: safety, calming, connectedness, self-efficacy, and hope to support immediate recovery in the aftermath of a disaster or crisis.
The ABC-X Model of family crisis, developed by Hill, identifies which of the following as the 'X' factor?
Answer: The resulting crisis
In Hill's ABC-X Model, X represents the actual crisis or degree of family disruption resulting from the interaction of the stressor (A), resources (B), and perception (C).
When conducting a lethality assessment, the acronym IS PATH WARM was developed by the American Association of Suicidology to represent:
Answer: Warning signs of suicide risk
IS PATH WARM stands for Ideation, Substance abuse, Purposelessness, Anxiety, Trapped, Hopelessness, Withdrawal, Anger, Recklessness, and Mood changes — all warning signs of suicide.
Debriefing models like Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) are primarily designed for use with:
Answer: Emergency responders and groups exposed to occupational trauma
CISD was originally developed by Mitchell for use with emergency service personnel (firefighters, police, paramedics) following critical incident exposure.
A client in crisis states, 'I have a plan, I have a gun at home, and I intend to use it tonight.' The counselor's immediate intervention should include:
Answer: Activating an emergency safety plan and initiating a 911 call or psychiatric hold
When a client discloses a specific, imminent suicide plan with means and intent, the counselor must take immediate action to ensure safety, including activating emergency services.
The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) model was developed primarily to:
Answer: Engage the client as a collaborative partner in assessing and managing their own suicidal risk
CAMS positions the client as an active collaborator in assessing and managing their suicidal risk, emphasizing shared decision-making and the therapeutic alliance.