Essentials
of Crisis Counseling and Intervention
Donald E. Wiger, Kathy J. Harowski
Description
A practical guide to effective crisis counseling and intervention
Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention offers practical, field-tested methods
for dealing with traumatic and life-changing events. This helpful manual presents useful
strategies for crisis prevention, functioning effectively during a crisis, caring
treatment approaches, and aftercare––and describes how to assess the extent to
which a crisis has impacted an individual. Important legal aspects of crisis counseling
are also highlighted––such as risk, suicidality, and documentation––as
well as helpful details on how to prevent potential malpractice issues related to crisis
intervention.
Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention gives clear explanations of proven
practice techniques and examples of effective interventions. It provides an accessible and
practical guide to navigating through the complexities of any type of crisis situation,
including natural disasters, community violence, and personal tragedy. Unique coverage is
presented on such topics as group intervention, incorporating spirituality into treatment,
community resources, coordinating efforts of crisis-response personnel, and the roles of
various crisis workers, including instructions for how to prepare intellectually and
emotionally for crisis situations.
As part of the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series, this book provides the
information mental health professionals need to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and
ethically in today’s behavioral health care environment. Each concise chapter
features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive
illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help you gauge
and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.
ORDER CODE:
W0471417556B
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