Crisis Intervention Flashcards
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During a crisis, a school social worker uses the ABC model. What does the 'B' stand for?
Answer: Belief systems and cognitions
In the ABC model of crisis intervention, 'B' stands for Belief systems or cognitive appraisals—how the individual perceives the precipitating event.
A student reports a peer made a specific plan to bring a weapon to school tomorrow. The school social worker's FIRST action should be:
Answer: Immediately notify administration and law enforcement
A specific, imminent threat to school safety requires immediate notification of administration and law enforcement to prevent harm.
The psychological first aid (PFA) approach to crisis intervention emphasizes:
Answer: Promoting safety, calming, and connectedness
PFA focuses on five core elements: safety, calming, self-efficacy, connectedness, and hope, without requiring trauma retelling.
Which crisis intervention model uses a structured seven-stage process including problem definition, ensuring client safety, and following up?
Answer: Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model
Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model provides a step-by-step framework from initial assessment through follow-up planning.
A student who witnessed a classmate's suicide attempt is showing signs of acute stress. The social worker should prioritize:
Answer: Providing a safe, calm space and basic supportive presence
In acute stress reactions, stabilization through safety and supportive presence takes priority before formal assessment or referral.
Postvention strategies in schools following a student suicide are primarily designed to:
Answer: Reduce suicide contagion and support bereaved students
Postvention aims to reduce contagion risk (copycat suicides) while providing grief support to the school community.
When conducting a lethality assessment for a student expressing suicidal ideation, which factor MOST increases imminent risk?
Answer: Access to a specific lethal means
Access to lethal means (e.g., a firearm at home) is one of the strongest predictors of imminent suicide risk.