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Summary: The remediation processes in psychosocial crisis intervention were modeled focusing on cognitive orientation. Frequent observations and subsequent process modeling constitute a novel approach to process research and reveal process-outcome associations. A sample of 40 inpatients who were assigned to treatment in a crisis intervention unit was monitored in order to study the process of crisis intervention. The process data consisted of patients' self-ratings of the variables mood, tension, and cognitive orientation, which were assessed three times a day throughout hospitalization (M = 22.6 days). Linear time series models (vector autoregression) of the process data were computed to describe the prototypical dynamic patterns of the sample. Additionally, the outcome of crisis intervention was evaluated by pre-post questionnaires. Linear trends were found pointing to an improvement of mood, a reduction of tension, and an increase of outward cognitive orientation. Time series modeling showed that, on average, outward cognitive orientation preceded improved mood. The time series models partially predicted the treatment effect, notably the outcome domain "reduction of social anxiety," yet did not predict the domain of symptom reduction. In conclusion, crisis intervention should focus on having patients increasingly engage in outward cognitive orientation in order to stabilize mood, reduce anxiety, and activate their resources.

KEY FEATURES: Descriptions of crises, assessment considerations, and intervention responses in every chapter provide readers with the tools they need to effectively manage crises. Consideration of populations across the lifespan includes children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, as well as individuals, groups, and families. Practical guidelines in each chapter provide readers with the dos and don'ts for handling various types of crises. Coverage of essential skills for all mental health professionals makes the text helpful for psychiatric social workers, psychiatric nurses, licensed psychologists, and alcohol and drug counselors. Content reflective of CACREP standards makes the book ideal for future counselors. Real-life case studies and realistic examples provide those new to handling crises with recommendations for appropriately communicating with clients. Resources for Chapter Enrichment at the conclusion of chapters include suggested readings and websites.

This expanded new edition continues to demonstrate and provide theoretical, analytical, and practical knowledge for first responders. Face-to-face interaction with the client/victim is part of the comprehensive approach advocated by the book, which requires interveners to assess the nature of a crisis and the condition of the victim in order to determine the appropriate course of action. The comprehensive balance of theory and practice presented in this book should enable the intervener in coupling his/her general knowledge of human psychology and emotional crisis with the specific and novel c

1. Definition and Nature of Crisis 2. Public vs. Private Crisis 3. Events that Precipitate a Crisis 4. Twelve Characteristics and Indicators of a Crisis-Prone Person 5. Types of Crises 6. Burgess and Roberts' Stress-Crisis-Trauma Continuum 7. Psychophysiological Reactions to a Crisis 8. Stress Symptomatology and the General Adaptation Syndrome 9. Common Signs, Symptoms, and Psychological Responses to Crisis (Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavioral) 10. Roberts' Seven Stage Crisis Intervention Model (R-SSCIM) 11. The Crisis Management Plan 12. Dos and Don'ts for Crisis Hotline Workers

The article presents the crisis intervention model devised by Andreoli (Geneva) which is currently being developed in most crisis units and emergency services in the French-speaking countries of Europe. Two clinical examples are presented: the Short Therapy Centre (Geneva, Switzerland) and the crisis unit of the Saint-Luc Clinic (Brussels, Belgium). The following aspects of these approaches are discussed: (a) the need for crisis intervention rather than a simple answer to emergency, (b) the need for crisis intervention in all acute psychiatric disorders and not only in psychosocial problems, (c) the need to integrate psychiatric hospitalization into a coherent mental health policy, (d) the need for well-trained and round-the-clock teams, (e) the need for continuity of care.

Aspects of the financial markets that became apparent in the 2008 crisis were exacerbated by the intervention of monetary authorities. Financial markets under stress validate the general concept of Prospect Theory, under certain assumptions about the distributional characteristics of asset returns. This validation points to the need for re-examining performance metrics, such as the Sharpe Ratio and the Information Ratio. This analysis proposes new ratios that accommodate a higher moment of the portfolio return distribution. This alteration is reflected by the qualitative analysis of investment managers, which is performed by the performance evaluation industry, as it pertains to fixed income. ; peer-reviewed

Der Artikel gibt Einblick in die praktische Tätigkeit einer Beratungsstelle des Berliner Krisendienstes. Nach einer kurzen Begriffbestimmung zeigt der Autor an Hand zweier Beispiele Interventionsmöglichkeiten bei akuten Krisen, die in psychiatrische Notfälle übergegangen sind bzw. im Begriff sind, überzugehen. Dabei legt er insbesondere Wert darauf, neben einer Inhaltsebene die Prozessebene der Krisenintervention zu betrachten. Vereinbarte Rahmenbedingungen zwischen den Beratern eröffnen Möglichkeiten, bei Interventionen vor Ort handlungsfähig zu bleiben.

The Handbook of Crisis Intervention and Developmental Disabilities synthesizes a substantive range of evidence-based research on clinical treatments as well as organizational processes and policy. This comprehensive resource examines the concept of behavioral crisis in children and adults with special needs and provides a data-rich trove of research-into-practice findings. Emphasizing continuum-of-care options and evidence-based best practices, the volume examines crisis interventions across diverse treatment settings, including public and private schools, nonacademic residential settings as w

The article deals with the questions of the psychologist's activity regarding assistance to the person in crisis. The basics of the theory of crisis intervention are outlined, the concept of crisis is operationalized and criteria for distinguishing between the concepts of micro trauma and micro trauma are introduced. The conceptual apparatus of the approach is developed in detail and the necessity of its unified understanding by practical psychologists is substantiated. The purpose of the article is to analyze the process of crisis intervention in the activity of the psychological service (psychologist), which takes measures to resolve the traumatic situation and reduce its impact on human life. An important factor in crisis intervention is the psychologist's understanding of the nature of the crisis, the severity and mechanisms of its experience. An important place is given to the stages of personal response, which determines the strategy and directions of professional intervention. Analyzing the process of crisis intervention in the activities of a psychologist (psychological service) identified important tasks that should be implemented: 1) the removal of symptoms; 2) recovery to crisis level of functioning; 3) awareness of those events that lead to an imbalance; 4) identify the internal resources of the client and family in various forms of crisis management assistance. The theoretical and practical recommendations given are outlined by the use of the voyage method, based on the real case of a crisis situation, which led to psychological trauma in participants and witnesses. As the above case is related to a terrorist act, the article also provides theoretical and methodological information regarding the specificity of the work of a psychologist with the concept of terrorism and the peculiarities of its impact on participants and witnesses of such acts. Based on the results of the case study, the author formulated practical recommendations for practicing psychologists on what to consider when dealing with an injury, especially if it was caused by an act of terrorism. The article concludes with the need to take into account the emotional reactions of a person to a crisis and the long-term changes in their ability to withstand daily problems. Crucial in dealing with clients is given to the psychological conditions that are discussed in detail in the article.

This article describes the training of Chinese social work faculty and professionals in crisis intervention in order to assist them in applying crisis intervention skills to their work with earthquake victims in their region and develop the capacity for future relief efforts. The training included three modules on working with individuals, children, and families and was conducted via videoconferencing over three sessions. Assessment of learning needs and collaborative curriculum development are described. Opportunities, challenges, and strategies for cross-cultural training via videoconferencing are discussed.