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The spectrum of families' responses to the results of a flood included total family breakdown as well as increased solidarity and determination to cope with the problems

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.

A family crisis intervention program designed to meet the needs of youth and families in crisis is described and evaluated. A modified version of multiple impact therapy, the program utilizes a community agency model involving caregivers from a mental health center, a youth shelter, and a probation office.

'Mit den polizeilichen Eingreifkräften der Europäischen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik (ESVP) hat sich die EU ein Interventionsinstrument geschaffen, das viel versprechende Möglichkeiten der Krisenbehandlung eröffnet, aber auch hohe Anforderungen stellt, wie die ersten Einsätze in Bosnien-Herzegowina (seit Januar 2003), Mazedonien (seit Dezember 2003) und in der DR Kongo (seit April 2005) zeigen. Obwohl einzelne Mitgliedstaaten der EU schon seit Jahren internationale Polizeiaufgaben wahrgenommen haben, stellt sich doch als Schwierigkeit heraus, dass es in Brüssel bisher kein eigenes, auf Polizeikräften aufbauendes Krisenmanagement gab. So haben sich etwa die Europäische Kommission und der Ministerrat noch nicht genug darauf eingestellt, Planung und Durchführung von Operationen arbeitsteilig vorzunehmen. Probleme treten auch bei Mandats- und Rekrutierungsfragen, bei den Ausstattungs- und Finanzierungsverfahren sowie bei der Zusammenarbeit mit lokalen Behörden und internationalen Partnern auf. Sie machen deutlich, dass die europäischen Polizeikräfte noch nicht ganz auf ihre Auslandsaufgaben eingestellt worden sind. Die Studie untersucht die Schwierigkeiten im einzelnen und macht Vorschläge, sie zu überwinden. Hauptempfehlung ist, die Polizeikräfte als Krisenmanager aufzuwerten, das heißt, ihren Status und ihre Professionalität zu erhöhen. Damit würde die EU nicht nur der zentralen Aufgabe von Krisenintervention (Gewährleistung innerer Ordnung) entsprechen, sondern könnte sich auch als kompetenter Partner in der internationalen Sicherheitspolitik (zivil-militärischer Ansatz) profilieren. Die Darlegungen beziehen Berichte aus den EU-Institutionen sowie Informationen von an Missionen beteiligten Polizeibeamten ein.' (Autorenreferat)