crisis intervention

Part I – Short Answer.

Please answer all of the following (5 Points Each)

1. Briefly explain five critical supports that a rape victim may require in the aftermath of the assault.

1. Define secondary victimization. Explain three things that you as a crisis worker can do to minimize or prevent secondary victimization of a rape victim?

1. Explain five possible psychological/logistical factors that may characterize a battered woman’s situation.

1. Explain three possible reasons why many battered women do not leave their abuser. Explain what you as a crisis worker can do when confronted with these reasons.

1. Explain three defense mechanisms often used by an addict or alcoholic. Choose one of these and explain how you will respond to the addict who is using this mechanism.

1. Recovering addicts and alcoholics need a relapse prevention plan. Explain the significance of this plan and give three examples of important features of such a plan.

1. The text discusses several approaches to bereavement. Choose the model that you would use to help a client. Define the model and explain your preference.

1. Explain why bereavement is different for a child than for an adult. Explain why bereavement is different for a teen than for an adult

1. Identify and discuss three factors that can result in burnout for human service workers.

1. You are a crisis team leader in your community. A massive storm is approaching. Power outages, communication outages, flooding, limited transportation and other disruptions are expected. Explain the three most important things you will do to prepare, and why they are important.

Part II – Essay

Please answer both of the following questions (25 Points Each).

1. Many human service workers, and some law enforcement officers, can experience burnout, vicarious traumatization, or compassion fatigue. First, explain each of these terms. Then, explain three factors that contribute to these problems in the helping professions. Finally, discuss your chosen field. Why did you select this profession? What are the risks of burnout, vicarious traumatization and compassion fatigue? What will be your self-care strategy to prevent or minimize your vulnerability to these conditions?

1. Allan is a 45-year old man with a drinking problem. He has been drinking since his teen years. He is employed, and married with three children, ages 10, 12, and 15. He has started to miss days of work due to excessive drinking. His 15 year old daughter has been caught drinking a few times. Her justification is “Dad does it.” His wife is ready to leave if Allan does not get help. Allan is meeting with you for the first time. He says he knows his drinking is a problem. He wants to stop but is afraid to try. He fears that if he stops he will become very isolated, as getting together and drinking with his friends is his main social activity.

• Develop treatment goals for Allan
• Develop a treatment plan for Allan.
• Develop a relapse prevention plan for Allan.
• Develop a family counseling plan for Allan and his family.