...Models of Crisis Intervention Carolina A. Pagan Troy University Abstract Natural disasters come fast and leave fast but the communities are left with long and difficult injuries. They can be physical, monetary, family structure, and mental injuries and they do not leave along with the hurricane or ease up quickly like the earthquake, they stay around leaving many in need of multiple services. Communities are not ready most of the time and crisis intervention models have been created along the way in the aftermath of several disasters. These models include an important element used today when natural disasters strike and it is called Psychological First Aid (PFA). Many professionals and volunteers get together to collaborate and aid the communities in need. This research is focused on the services offered for mental health disturbances, and compare and describe some of the models seen in a disaster area today. Models of Crisis Intervention Natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, and floods are some of the numerous crisis situations many individuals experience every year around the world leaving many off them in need of crisis intervention. Throughout a lifetime people have seen and gone through some of the hardest natural disasters in history and have been left with many physical and emotional disturbances. While the physical disturbances are easy to see, the emotional disturbances are no,t and interventions from mental health professionals...
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...ABC Model of Crisis Intervention ABC Model of Crisis Intervention Introduction Every person ultimately experiences crisis moments that may differ in content but tend have specific shared characteristics. Usually, crisis entails loss, threat, as well as the unexpected. There have been various theoretical techniques provided for assisting those functioning through crisis. Generally, the most effectual techniques tend to follow a short therapeutic model which stresses the episode isolated from other problems and seeks an action plan to mitigate the crisis. The ABC model provides a useful instrument to enhance the counseling procedure. “A” stands for basic attending skills, “B” stands for the identification of problem and healing intervention, while “C” represents coping skills (Grice, 2010). This paper employs the ABC model to attend, indentify, intervene and assist in coping in Jones crisis. ABC Model of Crisis Intervention The case study involve a report from Mr. John who claims that his neighbor who they have been sharing coffee and chats has stayed for about two months without being seen outside the house. According to Mr. John, his neighbor Mr. Jones failed to turn up for their usual morning coffee in the neighboring restaurant, since his son started coming on daily basis to check on him. The last time when Mr. John saw him, Mr. Jones had bruise on his face and Mr. John feels that something is amiss. With this regard he decided to report the matter to crisis workers...
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...CRISIS MODELS: ASESSMENT The Crisis models I have chosen which highlight the steps I have taken in order to asses and intervene with Ganetta is Roberts seven stage model of crisis intervention, and the ABCs of assessing in crisis intervention otherwise known as the triage by james and gilliand. According to Roberts crisis assessment is to provide a systematic method of organizing client information related to personal characteristics, parameters of the crisis episode, and the intensity and duration of the crisis, and utilizing this data to develop effective treatment plans (Roberts, 2002). The most important assessment is to first Asses the lethality, I will be using the ABCs of assessing in crisis intervention along with Roberts model. The triage system is important as it enables the worker to gauge the severity of the client’s current functioning across affective, behavioural, and cognitive domains. The degree of severity of the crisis may affect the client’s mobility, which in turn gives the worker a basis for judging how directive to be (Gilliland, 2013). The ABCs Of Assesing in crisis intervention According to the Abcs of assessment, assement is primary, intentional and ongoing.it is important as it enabled me to determine the severity of the crisis, the clients presenting emotional state, the clients level of emotional immobility; the alternatives, coping mechanisms, support systems and other resources available to the client, and the clients level of lethality...
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...Running head: A Biblical Approach to Crisis Intervention A Biblical Approach to Crisis Intervention and Brief Therapy Brandon Carpenter Liberty Theological Seminary Abstract The paper discusses the brief counseling approach to crisis intervention as utilized by the author. After a crisis is defined and determined, the author uses a short-term counseling methodology adapted from the ABC model as introduced in Kristi Kanal’s text. The counseling pedagogy blends the elements of the ABC model with biblical principles which may be used by the Christian counselor for the purpose of short-term crisis management. A Biblical Approach to Crisis Intervention and Brief Counseling Every believer in Jesus Christ is called to a ministry of encouraging and helping others, especially to other brothers and sisters in the faith whose lives have been encroached upon by a crisis. Many times the abundant life that was promised by Jesus is disrupted when a crisis presents itself. Although every believer can experience the joy of their salvation through the ministry of the Holy Spirit which inwardly resides in them, Christians are not exempt from the distress and vulnerability that crises are capable of producing. Counseling, which is bathed in prayer and which appropriately uses and applies the Word of God, is an essential responsibility of Christian life and fellowship. Moreover, various intervention models and presuppositions are available...
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...Crisis Case Management Paper PACO 604 Instructor: Professor William Mark Holland Rodney A. Tinsley February 2, 2014 After previewing a 45-minute full episode of a crisis case via a video link, in which I had to observe several family members in crisis. I selected Sean as the family member from the crisis case and I will provide crisis intervention utilizing the models of crisis intervention discussed in the textbooks by Floyd and Wright. Nature of the Crisis The nature of the crisis stems from Sean’s childhood. Sean had a very difficult childhood. Crises are turning points where counselees can possibly move toward growth, enrichment and improvement; or it can move towards dissatisfaction, pain, and in some cases, dissolution. (Wright, 2011, 128) There are three hazardous events in particular that has played a major role in Sean current crisis situation: The divorce of his parents, Sean’s father’s added pressure for him to succeed, and Sean’s father being a homosexual. Wright says that “A hazardous event is an occurrence that starts a chain reaction of events that culminates in a crisis.” (Wright, 2011, 129) I agree with those words wholeheartedly. Sean was a fun loving kid who had everything going for him. His family described him as “a good guy with a big heart.” However that soon began to change changed. At the age of 13 Sean began experimenting with alcohol as a way to escape from the reality of his life. He felt that the buzz was his “miracle...
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... 2, No. 1; June 2010 Studies on College Student Psychological Crisis Intervention System Feng Han School of Management, Shenyang Jianzhu University, Shengyang 110068, China E-mail:hanf606@163.com The present paper was the research results of Technology Key Project of “Control and Treatment of Water Pollution” (No. 2008ZX07208-001) and the project of Shenyang Association of Social Sciences (No. sysk2010-10-12). Abstract The psychological crisis of college students has its own characteristics. The present paper attempted to analyze the constant monitoring mode in the daily management of college student psychological crisis in combination with investigation and evaluation system, through attaching great importance to the events that involved in psychological counseling of students, paying considerable attention to psychological guidance of college students among special groups, actively developing mental health education activities for all students, and extracurricular activities beneficial for improving the psychological health of college students and so on, construct a psychological crisis intervention system of college students, and bring forward the ancillary contents, such as the team and groups, information channels construction of college student mental health, and strengthening the daily safety education and management of students and so on. Keywords: College students, Psychological crisis, Intervention system College student psychology development has its unique rules...
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...1 ABC Model of Crises Intervention Linda S Dallas Kaplan University Prof: Patricia Grace HN220-01: Prevention and Crises Intervention 2 Although not everyone that comes across a stressor in life will experience a crisis, some are unable to cope with the stressor in a healthy manner and eventually succumb to a crisis. If this person does not receive the adequate crisis intervention during this state, he or she is likely to be unable to function at the level he or she had been functioning before the crisis. This will inevitably lead to additional crisis scenarios for every stressor they must face in life. “This pattern can go on for many years until the person’s ego is completely drained of its capacity to deal with reality; often such people commit suicide, kill someone, or have a psychotic breakdown.” (Kanel, K. 2007). In order to be able to help the client to the best of the counselor’s abilities, the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention provides a useful guideline to learn about crisis intervention. In our textbook, Kanel states that “The three aspects of a crisis are (1) A precipitating event occurs; (2) the perception of this event leads to subjective distress; and (3) usual coping methods fail, leading the person experiencing the event to function psychologically, emotionally, or behaviorally at a lower level than before the precipitating event occurred.” In order to successfully help a client cope with a crisis, these three components must be recognized so that...
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...Site Report: Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions BSHS 311, Models of Effective Helping October 11, 2011 Site Report: Cognitive -Behavioral Interventions October is domestic violence awareness month; there is no need for a distinct month to be conscious of the frequency of domestic violence. Domestic violence is rampant across the nation. In this paper the subject to identify is the use of cognitive-behavioral practices within the setting of a woman’s shelter; known as “Turning Point.” The shelter mission is to provide programs and resources that enable victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to regain control of their lives (Turning Point, Inc., n.d.). Population Domestic and sexual violence is a global issue that does not discriminate culturally, socio-economically, race, gender, or age. Turning Point offers programs, shelter, and means for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. A domestic and sexual violence situation occurs when the abuser and the victim have an association, contrasting a stranger attack. Nearly 25% of surveyed women and 7.6% of surveyed men said that they were raped and/or physically assaulted by a current or former spouse, cohabitating partner, or date at some time in their lifetime. According to these estimates 1.5 million women are raped or physically assaulted by an intimate partner (US Department of Justice...
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...government’s response to the global financial crisis was to prop up some of the key financial institutions stating that they were “too big to fail” because such failures would have extremely serious consequences for the economy and society at large. Research newspaper articles and present a summary of what measures the US government took to protect these financial institutions. Provide examples. Explain and critically analyse both the shareholder and stakeholder models of corporate social responsibility. Can the US government’s actions be justified from either (or both) of these models? Consider both short and long-term consequences of this government intervention. Conclude whether the action taken by the US government is best for society?’ The Global Financial Crisis of the last few years has caused widespread problems for the US government, who were forced to spend billions of (taxpayer) dollars bailing out many of the world’s largest top banks. While a controversial decision, the US government acted on the belief that these institutions were ‘too big to fail’ and their collapse would have far reaching consequences that could have lead to a much dire situation. Throughout this essay, the causes and effects that lead to the GFC and the need for a bank bailout, along with what exactly it entailed will be presented. Then, the US governments’ response in bailing out the banks will be analysed using both a Stakeholder and Shareholder model of Corporate Social Responsibility....
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...Examples of Hybrid Model of Crisis Intervention Illustrated Examples of hybrid model of crisis intervention that the counselor used in the scenario: • Predispositioning/ Engaging/Initiating Contact: The counselor introduced herself in a way which was helpful and not judgmental conveying to the client that she could sense the client was frustrated and upset. The counselor was helpful, her tone of voice was calm and she showed empathy to the clients state of mind; this created a line of communication for the client and counselor to start establishing and defining the crisis. • Problem Exploration: Defining the Crisis- This was established through the counselor letting the client define the crisis situation from the client’s point of view, and asking the client a series of open- ending questions to make sure the counselor is given enough information that led to the problem of the crisis. • Providing Support: The counselor lets the client express her frustration with the fact that the school counselor keeps contacting her, the counselor also exhibits concern for the client and does not judge her given the fact the client has stated the neglect of not getting up to take daughter to doctor or providing a ride to school. The counselor gives the client options on how to approach her situation and always asking the client how she feels about the crisis. • Examining Alternatives: The client expressed to the counselor she did not want her daughter to talk to the school counselors...
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...The Attica Prison riot occurred on September 8, 1971 at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Prisoners started the riot due to demands for better living conditions as well as responding to the death of a black radical activist prisoner who had been shot to death by corrections officers in California's San Quentin Prison in August 1971. About 2,200 inmates rebelled and seized control of the prison, taking 33 staff hostage. Prison officials continued negotiations with the inmates for 4 days. The prisoners continued to unsuccessfully negotiate with Correctional Services Commissioner Russell G. Oswald and then later with a team of observers that included Tom Wicker, an editor of the New York Times, James Ingram of the Michigan Chronicle, state senator John Dunne, state representative Arthur Eve, civil rights lawyer William Kunstler, Minister Louis Farrakhan, National Representative of the Nation of Islam and others. (The Attica Uprising, 2013) Authorities finally agreed to 28 of the prisoners' demands, however they would not agree to complete amnesty from criminal prosecution for the prison takeover or for the removal of Attica's superintendent. Finally the Governor Nelson Rockefeller ordered state police to overtake the prison and take back control. As a result of this tactic at least 39 people were dead, including ten correctional officers and civilian employees. (The Attica Uprising, 2013) On September 5, 1972, eight members of the Palestinian terrorist...
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...of Keyes vs. Hayek, and finally presents a detailed illustration of their impacts on the America’s economic policies since 1980. Introduction The PBS-made documentary ‘Commanding the Heights’ is to promote better understanding of globalization, economic development and world trade, featured with specific examples of different countries and interviews with related parties. Episode One "The Battle of Ideas," gives an overview of the battle between two major competing ideas about the world economy over the course of last century. On the one hand, the English economist Keynes believes in the ‘planned economy’ and advocates the government intervention to mitigate the risk during economic recession or depression; On the other hand, the Australian economist Hayek favors the free market mechanism and believes in minimum government intervention as market will eventually take care of itself and the prices system is at the heart of what makes a functioning economy work. The episode tracks the root of these ideas and explains how the world moved toward the government controlled economy during the 20th century in a chronological order summarized as below. The Russian Revolution in 1917 marked the beginning of communism economy, in which government is very important to allocate resources and goods. During the great depression of 1930, the Keynes’ theory began to dominate. According to Keynes, the solution to the depression was for the government to spend more money to restore the full...
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...Order Title Name Institution Course Date Crisis plan Hurricane Katrina was considered as one of the most destructive disaster in the history of the U.S. The extent of damage and level of response during the occurrence of the crisis was a clear indication, that the government lacked management plans and procedures needed to mitigate the outcome. One of the plans that were put into action in the state of Mississippi was the use of the National Guard to enhance relief operations. This was part of the overall plan, the “National Response plan” (Dudley, 2006). This paper aims at evaluating strategies and situations during the occurrence of the Hurricane Katrina Natural Disaster. By so doing, workable strategies are highlighted and the reasons behind their use supported with due consideration to resource availability. The paper further presents an analysis of the Mississippi crisis plan whileexplaining the efficacy of elements selected for the “National Response Plan” consequently stating how the plan could be relevant in either Louisiana or Alabama.The paper summarizes by presenting missing elements. From the journal ‘After Katrina: Building back better than ever’ which is a report by James Barksdale who is the Chairman of the Governor’s Commission on Recovery, Building and Renewal, it is made rife that the ‘National Response Plan’ (NRP) was a workable strategy that provided a big boost to the disaster management efforts made by the American government (Governor's Commission on Recovery...
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...NBER WORKING PAPER SERIES THE FINANCIAL CRISIS AND THE POLICY RESPONSES: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF WHAT WENT WRONG John B. Taylor Working Paper 14631 http://www.nber.org/papers/w14631 NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH 1050 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 January 2009 I am grateful to John Cogan, Angelo Melino, John Murray, George Shultz and participants in the Global Markets Working Group for helpful comments and suggestions. The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Bureau of Economic Research. NBER working papers are circulated for discussion and comment purposes. They have not been peerreviewed or been subject to the review by the NBER Board of Directors that accompanies official NBER publications. © 2009 by John B. Taylor. All rights reserved. Short sections of text, not to exceed two paragraphs, may be quoted without explicit permission provided that full credit, including © notice, is given to the source. The Financial Crisis and the Policy Responses: An Empirical Analysis of What Went Wrong John B. Taylor NBER Working Paper No. 14631 January 2009 JEL No. E0,G01 ABSTRACT This paper is an empirical investigation of the role of government actions and interventions in the financial crisis that flared up in August 2007. It integrates and summarizes several ongoing empirical research projects with the aim of learning from past policy. The evidence is presented in a series of charts which are...
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...Effects of Leadership in a Crisis Introduction The current financial and economic crisis leaves deep traces within communities. It is not just a wave of economic downturn, as in previous economic crises. There is more to it; this crisis is accompanied by a loss of confidence in our financial systems and institutions. The financial base of U.S. and Western banks and pension funds is shaky. The United States and the countries of the European Union have huge state debts. Trust in government and public finances has decreased. Politicians are preoccupied with the question of how trust in government can be restored. Trust in custody bearers and custodians authority is under pressure and the confidence of people are mutually tested (Mitroff, 2004). There is political instability in Arab and African countries. Emerging economies in Asia and South America contribute to further insecurity and instability. The global competition between countries is increasing and is associated with an increasing demand for raw materials and energy. The demand for raw materials will create tensions on the commodities market and a struggle for energy resources. The current political and economic conditions of countries require new leadership models to manage the global crisis. This crisis in the economy, the political authority and global relations has long been performed and will persist. There seems to be a permanent crisis with serious and unprecedented...
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