PREVENTION AND CRISIS INTERVENTION

Catalog description

Study of the history and theoretical models of prevention. Models and strategies for prevention and intervention in crisis will be explored. The course discusses and critically analyzes aspects of different crises that affect the mental health and physical well-being of children, young people and in school. Some of the crises that will be explored will be natural disasters, deaths, accidents, suicide atte mpts, domestic violence, violence in the community, among others. Students should be prepared to put into practice the skills and techniques of crisis prevention and intervention in small groups in specific situations. Particular emphasis will be given on disaster preparedness as a tool for crisis prevention and trauma in the school -child population. The student should demonstrate respect for diversity, excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to retrieve and use information.