LPC Crisis Intervention Strategies 2

Question 1

The primary goal of psychological first aid (PFA) during a crisis is to:

Accepted Answer

Promote safety, calm, connectedness, self-efficacy, and hope

Answer

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.

Question 2

The ABC-X Model of family crisis, developed by Hill, identifies which of the following as the 'X' factor?

Accepted Answer

The resulting crisis

Answer

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).

Question 3

When conducting a lethality assessment, the acronym IS PATH WARM was developed by the American Association of Suicidology to represent:

Accepted Answer

Warning signs of suicide risk

Answer

IS PATH WARM stands for Ideation, Substance abuse, Purposelessness, Anxiety, Trapped, Hopelessness, Withdrawal, Anger, Recklessness, and Mood changes — all warning signs of suicide.

Question 4

Debriefing models like Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) are primarily designed for use with:

Accepted Answer

Emergency responders and groups exposed to occupational trauma

Answer

CISD was originally developed by Mitchell for use with emergency service personnel (firefighters, police, paramedics) following critical incident exposure.

Question 5

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:

Accepted Answer

Activating an emergency safety plan and initiating a 911 call or psychiatric hold

Answer

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.

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LPC Crisis Intervention Strategies 2