Crisis and intervention DeAndre M. Jackson

Crisis, disaster, and trauma a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention What is crisis? something (such as a flood, tornado, fire, plane crash, etc.) that happens suddenly and causes much suffering or loss to many people What is disaster? a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long time What is trauma?

Childhood Crisis Example Crisis can affect children, for example, whose parents many dealing with a “financial crisis”. With income coming in the parent can not provide for his or her child. This puts the child in difficult and dangerous situation because the child’s critical survival needs (food, water, and shelter) are not being met.

childhood Crisis example Prevention/interventions Crisis can affect children, for example, whose parents many dealing with a “financial crisis”. With income coming in the parent can not provide for his or her child. This puts the child in difficult and dangerous situation because the child’s critical survival needs (food, water, and shelter) are not being met. A child in this situation as no ability to actually prevent his or her parent’s financial crisis. There are organizations that help intervene and help support the child through this crisis such as feed the child (food), good will (clothing) or support of family and community members. (shelter)

Adolescent crisis Example One major crisis that occurs during adolescents his the period discovering and finding who they are. What is their identity and it relates to the society that they live in. During this time of crisis the teen may show a need for attention rebellious behavior. The teen may also react in anger to failure. These are signs that the teen is going through identity crisis and searching for what makes him or her unique.

adolescence Crisis example Prevention/intervention One major crisis that occurs during adolescents his the period discovering and finding who they are. What is their identity and it relates to the society that they live in. During this time of crisis the teen may show a need for attention rebellious behavior. The teen may also react in anger to failure. These are signs that the teen is going through identity crisis and searching for what makes him or her unique. Prevention of identity crisis is likely unavailable because its part of growing up. However through school curriculum and extra curricular activities it can be managed. Intervention of identity crisis can come from the support of a teen having a good and open relationship with his or her parents. Of course, the professional help of a school counselor.

Adulthood crisis examples Erik Erikson defined three stages of adult crisis as intimacy, generativity, and integrity vs. despair: Intimacy versus isolation occurs around the age of 20, and continues into a person's 30's and beyond. During this time in life, people face the crisis of being alone versus being involved in meaningful relationships. Generativity versus stagnation occurs around the age of 25-30 and lasts into a person's mid to late 50's. During this time, people think about the contribution they are making to the world. Integrity versus despair occurs around the age of 50 and continues until the end of a person's life. During this time, people reflect back on the life they have lived, and they decide if their life was meaningful or not.

Adulthood Crisis example Prevention/intervention According to Erik Erickson adults go through three stage of crisis: intimacy vs. isolation, generativity vs. stagnation, and integrity vs. despair. Intimacy vs. isolation can be prevented and intervene by developing social relationships with friends, family, and people in the workplace/community. Generativity vs. stagnation may be hard to prevent depending on what the adult wishes to accomplish in his or her life. However having a optimistic view on life can help intervene. Integrity vs. despair just like stated above may not always be preventable. However having people you love and optimistic view on life can help intervene.

Biblical perspective Religion and spirituality are important to how we view prevention, intervention, and treatment. Through the word of God we learn how to have a perspective such crisis, disasters, traumatic. Disaster can not be prevented. However, we go the church to find inspiration and healing in our times of need. This helps us as Christians to intervene and treat any crisis, disaster, or trauma we encounter.

references Works Cited Brown, D. (2014, August 29). What Is Identity Crisis During Adolescence? . Retrieved from eHow: http://www.ehow.com/info_7736181_identity-crisis-during-adolescence.html The Challenges of Adulthood. (2014, November 23). Retrieved from Boundless: https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/human-development-14/adulthood-74/the-challenges-of-adulthood-286-12821/ Trauma. (2014, November 23). Retrieved from Merriam-Webster: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trauma