Crisis Intervention II: Counseling Skills and Models ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This study builds on the knowledge gained from Crisis Intervention I: Theory and Practice, with a focus on applying theories and interventions. Students will analyze specific interventions that may include time-limited cognitive behavior therapy, Mitchell Debriefing Model/Critical Incident Stress Management, Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing, trauma-informed crisis intervention, and client-centered, long-term treatment action plans and referral systems. Specifically, students will compare methods, models and interventions and apply them to working with vulnerable and diverse populations during crisis. This course examines how crisis workers respond to crises, as well as the evidence-based practices currently used in the field. The student must have completed HUSV 2020 Crisis Intervention I prior to taking this course. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills and Application. Prerequisites: HUSV 2020 .