Risk Assessment Flashcards

What does ICMP stand for?

Answer: Individual Crisis Management Plan

ICMP stands for Individual Crisis Management Plan. This is a crucial tool in TCI, developed for specific youth who have a history of challenging behaviors. The ICMP outlines proactive strategies to prevent crises, identifies triggers, and details specific interventions to be used when a crisis occurs, ensuring a consistent and individualized approach to support the youth.

The goals of crisis intervention are to _______ and ________.

Answer: Support & Teach

The primary goals of crisis intervention within the TCI framework are to Support and Teach. "Support" involves providing immediate help to reduce emotional intensity and ensure safety, while "Teach" focuses on helping the youth learn new coping skills and alternative behaviors to manage future crises more effectively. This dual approach aims for both immediate de-escalation and long-term behavioral growth.

Which of the following describes Reactive Aggression?

Answer: Emotions are dominant, loss of control, and emotional flooding

Reactive aggression is characterized by an immediate, impulsive, and often intense emotional response to a perceived threat or provocation. In this state, emotions overwhelm rational thought, leading to a loss of control and a feeling of "emotional flooding." The aggression is typically unplanned and driven by strong feelings like anger, fear, or frustration.

Which of the following describes Proactive Aggression?

Answer: Cognitions are dominant, goal-oriented, and calm demeanor

Proactive aggression is distinguished by its calculated and instrumental nature, where cognitions (thoughts) are dominant over immediate emotions. This type of aggression is typically goal-oriented, meaning it's used to achieve a specific outcome, such as gaining control or obtaining an object. The individual often appears calm and controlled, as their actions are planned rather than impulsive.

Which of the following is NOT a goal of emotional first aid?

Answer: Create a comprehensive long-term therapy plan

Emotional First Aid in TCI is designed for immediate, short-term intervention during a crisis to help a youth regain emotional control and re-enter the program. Its goals include co-regulation, resolving the immediate crisis, and facilitating re-entry. Creating a comprehensive long-term therapy plan, while important for overall well-being, is a separate, more extensive process that goes beyond the immediate scope of emotional first aid.