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Comprehensive instruction in this important method From Pearl Harbor to the events of September 11, 2001, to the ravages of Hurricane Katrina, tragedy can leave indelible scars. Its many forms are now visibly present in our local, national, and international communities. Intervention, as a clinical technique to combat the debilitating effects of stress that accompany crisis, is quickly becoming a social movement. Crisis Counseling and Therapy provides comprehensive instruction in this important and rapidly burgeoning field with a systemic three-phase method that is simple and practical. This innovative model can easily be incorporated into the clinician’s practice to provide effective, strategic intervention. Crisis Counseling and Therapy recognizes that no single theory or strategy will prove useful in all situations and so offers students and professionals an adaptable approach to dealing with any crisis they may confront. By integrating four proven theoriesnarrative, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and experiential/existentialand using the degree of disequilibrium experienced in the system to determine therapy sessions, this unique text presents a new approach to crisis work. In-depth, contemporary case studies and an easily-learned and -implemented model of application allow for multidisciplinary approaches to treatment and more positive, constructive outcomes. Topics covered in Crisis Counseling and Therapy include: definitions of crisis critical moments of development characteristics of the crisis counselor contemporary standards and models of practice models for intervention assessment models models of treatment justification for a new model of treatmentrestoration of functioning integrating the four unique approaches profile of an individual in crisis the systemic crisis intervention model the model’s three phases: Remember, Reorganize, Restore integrating the stress of crisis and many more! A vital text, reference, and resource manual, Crisis Counseling and Therapy is ideal for students and established professionals as well as clinicians and specialists working in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, organ donor procurement, first responder personnel, ministry, emergency medicine, and managed care who are seeking continuing education.

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Author:   Jackson Rainer ,  Frieda Brown
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.670kg
ISBN:  

9780789034564

ISBN 10:   0789034565
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   11 September 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Systemic Model of Crisis Counseling Introduction Defining Crisis Critical Moments of Development The Systemic Model of Crisis Counseling Characteristics of the Crisis Counselor Chapter 2. Contemporary Standards and Models of Practice Introduction Three Dimensions Self-Psychology Theory Developmental and Normative Crises Systemic Crises Models for Intervention Models of Assessment Models of Treatment Chapter 3. Profile of an Individual in Crisis Introduction Affect Cognition Behavior Spiritual Multicultural Aspects of Crisis Counseling Chapter 4. The Systemic Crisis Intervention Model Introduction Narrative Therapy Cognitive and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Family Systems Therapy Experiential/Existential Therapy Memory Work and Trauma Chapter 5. Remembering the Crisis Introduction Step I.1. Sharing the Story Step I.2. Validate the Emotional Impact Step I.3. Evaluate the Context of the Crisis Step I.4. Protect Vulnerable Family Members Step I.5. Negotiate a Solvable Problem Step I.6. Network with Relevant Resources Chapter 6. Reorganizing the System After Crisis Introduction Step II.1. Formulating a Plan for Change Step II.2. Identify Developmental Issues Step II.3. Engage Therapeutic Tools Step II.4. Assign Homework Step II.5. Support Systemic Rules, Roles, and Rituals Chapter 7. Restoration and Exiting the System Introduction Step III.1. Track Progress Toward Goals Step III.2. Acknowledge Indicators of the Time to Terminate Step III.3. Address Future Sources of Stress Step III.4. Refer for Continuing Treatment Step III.5. Exit the System Chapter 8. The Impact of Crisis in the Lives of Children and Adolescents Introduction Developmental Characteristics of Children in Crisis Family Characteristics and Crisis Classification of Crises Death: A Crisis of Loss Crisis Related to Family Pathology Resilience Chapter 9. Application Introduction Natural Disaster The Crisis of Sexual Assault The Crisis of a Life Threatening Illness: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Chapter 10. Integrating the Stress of Crisis Introduction Reflexivity and Agency Confusion Fear and Anxiety Helplessness Moving Toward Recovery Meaning Making and Coping with Crisis References Index

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