Assessment Simulation   Directions   View this video. (Click here for a transcription of the video.) Based on the video shown, write an essay at least one page in length identifying and evaluating the interventions shown. Use the following questions to guide your essay:   What “tools of the trade” were demonstrated by the worker? […]

How might your culture influence how you react in a crisis? How can understanding your own cultural background help you work more effectively with others of different backgrounds?

Crisis Intervention Theories and Culture   Directions   Identify and explain the characteristics of a crisis.   Of the three theories of crisis intervention discussed (Basic, Expanded and Applied), compare and contrast two of the theories using at least two credible sources.   Highlight additional multicultural considerations you feel are important to note.   Be […]

The Addressing Model   Directions   Please review this prezi summarizing Pamela Hays’ Addressing Model.   Assess how being aware of this model can assist you in your role as a crisis worker.   Choose four of the characteristics that make up the model. For each characteristic, construct a situation illustrating how it would play […]

You have been hired as a Crisis Intervention Specialist for your local Suicide Hotline. You have received a call from Marie, a 32 year old married mother of two- a son, age 5 and a daughter, age 3. Marie has a history of depression and is on disability due to chronic pain. Marie has felt […]

How do you feel being aware of the different aspects of confidentiality (i.e. moral, ethical, and legal requirements) will impact you during your work within the human services field?  Is there any component related to confidentiality you feel is more relevant in your work and/or you need more information on in order to avoid any […]

Reflection   Directions   Please upload and submit your responses to the following questions.   How do you see yourself  utilizing the results of the Community Project in your career?

According to James& Gilliland (2008), among the many myths of suicide are two that are particularly salient in impending crisis work:   Discussing suicide will cause a person to think about doing it or act upon it   People who threaten suicide don’t do it.   Please reflect on your own assumptions with regard to […]

Theories of Suicide   Directions   Compare and contrast two of the prevalent theories of suicide (i.e. sociological, interpersonal, psychological). Be sure to cite two scholarly resources you used.   As a crisis worker, you will work with individuals who may be having these thoughts and you will need to understand what is behind them. […]

For this case assignment, you will fully discuss the three-skill approach to leadership, using credible sources to back your work.   Case Assignment   Perform research and describe a team or organization that utilizes the three-skills approach to leadership.   Synthesize the skill mixes exhibited at each level of your example team with the model’s […]