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Crisis: Theory and Intervention
Chapter 21: Crisis: Theory and Intervention Copyright © 2012, 2007 Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Historic and Theoretic Perspectives
Equilibrium Homeostasis Crisis intervention
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Crisis Psychological disequilibrium
Stressful event with the potential to overwhelm and strain coping A turning point for growth and change May encouragement movement from complacency
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Four Defining Components
Specific, unexpected and non-routine events Create uncertainty Perceptions of threat Transformational
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Risk Factors for Crisis
Concurrent or multiple bio-psychosocial stressors Multiple losses Limitations Chronic pain/disability Poor or inadequate support networks Limited access to health care
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Types of Crisis External Internal Maturational Adventitious
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Caplan’s Phases Individual is exposed to a stressor
Prior coping strategies fail to relieve Mobilization of resources to resolve and alleviate discomfort Absence of crisis resolution leads to major disorganization
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Human Response to Crisis
A person’s response is often an ordinary response to an extraordinary event An attempt to restore balance Crisis disrupts bio-psychosociospiritual homeostasis
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Potential Responses to Crisis
Shock Numbness Denial Dissociative behavior Confusion Disorganization Difficulty making decisions Suggestibility Physiologic symptoms
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Psychological Stages After a Disaster
Heroic Phase Honeymoon phase Disillusionment phase Reconstruction
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Situational Crises Result from external stressors:
Threat to safety or well-being Job loss Divorce Death of loved one Serious medical condition Natural disasters Man-made disasters
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Psychiatric Disorders Associated With Crisis
Depression Anxiety disorders Adjustment disorders Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Additional PTSD Symptoms in Children
Regressed behavior Increased fears Poor concentration Decreased academic performance Increased oppositional behavior Irritability and aggression Emotional lability Depression
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Method of Crisis Intervention
Assessment Planning therapeutic intervention Intervention Resolution of crisis Anticipatory planning
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Crisis Intervention Offer short-term strategic therapy.
Provide timely intervention. Stabilize victims with order and routine. Facilitate understanding of event (gather facts, listen, teach). Use available resources to promote independent functioning. Encourage self-reliance. Assist with practical coping strategies.
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Global Intervention Art and science of dealing with natural and
man-made disasters Reduce loss of life and property Protect communities from hazards
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Crises Caused by Psychiatric Emergencies
Urgency Impending doom Intolerable anxiety Sense of being overwhelmed Inability to cope May not recognize the need for help
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Psychiatric Emergencies
Life-threatening behavior Life disrupting Life impairing
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Robert’s Model A: Assessment and appraisal of immediate medical needs, threats, property damage, and trauma C: Connection to support and disaster relief T: Trauma treatment plans
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Prevention Strategies
Primary Secondary Tertiary
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