2024 Author: Harry Day | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 15:43
A crisis is not only a traumatic event or experience, it is also an individual's response to a situation.
Crisis counseling consists of two stages. The first stage is rather short, as a rule, it lasts no more than a few weeks. Crisis intervention focuses on minimizing the stressfulness of the event by providing emotional support and finding strategies to overcome the individual's difficulties in the here and now. At the second stage, there is a return to "normal" life.
Like psychotherapy, crisis counseling includes assessment, planning and treatment, but the scope is usually much more specific.
There are a number of common elements that are consistent with various theories of crisis counseling.
1. Assessment of the situation
The first part of crisis counseling involves assessing the client's current situation, listening to the client, asking questions and defining the strategy by which the client should effectively deal with the crisis.
During this time, the psychologist identifies the problem by acting as a source of empathy, acceptance, and support. The task of the psychologist is to ensure your safety, both physical and psychological.
2. Information
People going through a crisis need information about their current condition and the steps they can take to minimize the impact. In crisis counseling, you are helped to understand that your reaction is normal but temporary. The situation may seem dire and endless to you, but believe me, in the end you will return to normal functioning.
3. Offer support
One of the most important elements of crisis counseling is providing support, stabilizing the client's condition and identifying resources for this.
4. Developing coping skills
In addition to providing support, you will be helped to develop the skills you need to cope with the crisis. Therapy is not only a process of teaching you these skills, it is also helping you commit to using these skills in the future.
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