Advanced Crisis Intervention

Presentation by: Jane Dwyer, MSW, LCSW

Advanced Crisis Intervention

Contemporary approaches for the journey of transforming trauma by regaining emotional and cognitive control

Part I Objectives

1. Define crisis 2. State the principles and characteristics of crisis 3. Identify personal characteristics of an effective crisis intervener 4. Describe the Hybrid Model of Crisis Intervention

“Crisis is the perception or experiencing of an event or situation as an intolerable difficulty that exceeds the person’s current resources and coping mechanisms” (James & Gilliland, 2013).

What is a Crisis?

Seeds of Growth and Change Danger and Opportunity The Necessity of Choice Universality and Idiosyncrasy Complicated Symptomology

“Only through the experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved” – Helen Keller

Tolerance for ambiguity A calm, neutral demeanor Tenacity Optimism Adventurousness Flexibility and Creativity Confidence and Assertiveness Little need to rescue Capacity for listening Awareness of trauma indicators Openness to individual crisis reactions Capacity for information management

– – Establishing psychological Connection Clarifying intentions

Psychological support Logistical support Social support Informational support

Psychoeducation

James, R.K., Gilliland, B. E.,(2013) Crisis Intervention Strategies. Belmont, California: Brooks/Cole. (7th edition) Brown, S., (2007) Counseling Victims of Violence. Alameda, CA: Hunter House Publications. (2nd edition) Echterling, L.G., Presbury, H.H., & McKee, J.E. (2006) Crisis Intervention: Promoting resilience and resolution in troubled times. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Evans, D., Hearn, M., Uhlemann, M., Ivey,A. (2011) Essential Interviewing: A programmed approach to effective communication. Belmony, CA: Brooks/Cole. (8 th edition) McKay, M., Davis, M., Fanning, P. Thoughts & feelings: taking control of your moods and life. Oakland, CA. New Harbinger Publications. (4 th Edition) Myer, R., (2001) Assessment for Crisis Intervention: A triage assessment model. Belmont, CA: Wadswoth/Thomas Learning.

• • • • • • • • • • • • Life After Trauma Workbook: http://ucenickiparlament.weebly.com/uploads/9/2/4/7/9247538/life_after_trauma_ _prirucnik.pdf

Sexual Violence Interventions: http://www.vawnet.org/sexual-violence/intervention.php

CBT Worksheets for PTSD: http://www.psychologytools.org/ptsd.html

Trauma Healing Exercise: http://www.new-synapse.com/aps/wordpress/?p=187 Broken Bowl Project: http://christabrennan.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/the-broken-bowl-project/ Coping Skills Toolbox: http://thefatgrackle.tumblr.com/post/45987684417 Trauma Masks: clients-create http://creativesocialworker.tumblr.com/post/66721624148/trauma-masks-in-this-activity-the Crystal Ball activity: http://www.art-feels.com/post/42511853048/task-2-crystal-ball-create-a-crystal-ball Boundaries activity: http://arttherapydirectives.blogspot.com/2012/07/boundary-drawings.html

53 Art Therapy Blogs: http://stuartcline.wordpress.com/2013/11/09/52-art-therapy-blogs-you-do-not-want-to-miss/ 100 art therapy exercises: mind-body-and-spirit-sing/ http://stuartcline.wordpress.com/2013/09/27/100-art-therapy-exercises-to-make-your Focus Card: http://www.createmixedmedia.com/blogs/creative-insights/creative-insights-karen-wallace-3