Crisis Intervention and Prevention

Catalog description

Within the context of addiction related concerns, but also focusing on broader issues communities may face, this course presents vital information concerning crisis intervention and prevention. The course covers assessing and reacting to crises involving suicide, homicide, intimate partner violence, sexual assault and abuse, bereavement and grief, substance abuse, natural disaster, war, and terrorism. The course also focuses on practical applications, assessment, and treatment options for each crisis. It not only addresses traditional conceptualizations of crisis but also expands to cover recent developments in the concept of crisis in today's world, such as terrorism, school shootings, and natural disasters. The course allows students to become familiar with various crisis issues and situations and practice necessary skills before encountering the problem in real life. The course features numerous crisis situations and analyzes these situations keeping in mind specialized fields such as school environments, mental health, and pastoral outreach. Students are asked to see the process as a whole and are exposed to crucial information, analytical considerations, and practical experiences on each crisis topic.