Crisis Intervention

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The prevalence of acute crisis situations in our society necessitates that counselors acquire a knowledge and skill base for effective and professional crisis intervention. Students study evidenced-based applications of theory to practice with identified at-risk populations. Students apply crisis intervention theory and models of intervention to various crisis situations: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, grief and loss, and violent behavior in institutions. Prerequisite: PSY 204 or PSY 347 or PSY 403 . Offered Occasionally.