A Guide to Crisis Intervention

This practical nuts-and-bolts guide provides future, beginning and seasoned crisis workers or those working in crisis situations with the skills necessary to handle any crisis situation. The book presents the comprehensive ABC Model of Crisis Intervention, which can be used as effectively for day-to-day interactions as for emergency situations. A GUIDE TO CRISIS INTERVENTION, 6th Edition, addresses such crises as drug abuse, secondary PTSD, crisis worker burnout, AIDS, suicide, death and dying, Alzheimer's and victimization and abuse. Readers also learn how to conduct suicide assessments and mental status exams, and practice their interviewing and helping skills in case vignettes for role-play.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.