CSS 3060: Crisis Intervention Readings

An individual involved in a severe train accident develops chronic pain, functional limitations, and demonstrates a division in personality where one part functions normally and another regresses to the traumatic event. Which condition is MOST likely indicated by these symptoms?

A crisis intervention team is working with survivors of a natural disaster. During which phase would the team expect to see survivors beginning to make meaning of their experience and re-establish connections?

A combat veteran consistently reports feeling detached from others, struggles to experience emotions, and avoids situations that remind them of their deployment. Which maladaptive pattern is MOST exemplified by these symptoms?

A patient presents with substance abuse issues. During the assessment, which of the following considerations is MOST important in relation to potential PTSD?

An individual experiences several traumatic stress symptoms including dissociation and re-experiencing of the event for 25 days following a workplace accident. According to diagnostic criteria, what condition is the individual MOST likely experiencing?

A client with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) frequently expresses intense anger towards their therapist, coupled with fears of abandonment. According to the diagnostic criteria, what is the MOST likely underlying factor driving this behavior?

Which therapeutic approach directly targets childhood trauma and attachment issues as a primary intervention for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

A therapist is working with a client diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). The client frequently misinterprets the therapist's statements and actions, leading to conflict within the therapeutic relationship. What is the MOST appropriate initial response for the therapist?

A client with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) discloses a history of both impulsive behaviors and suicidal ideation. Which of the following strategies should the therapist prioritize FIRST?

During an initial session, a therapist is establishing ground rules with a new client who has been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Which of the following ground rules would be MOST important to establish upfront?

A crisis line volunteer is interacting with a distressed caller. Which approach would MOST likely be helpful when the caller is displaying passive-aggressive behavior?

A person with avoidant personality traits is MOST likely to exhibit which behavior?

When interacting with a caller who has dependent personality traits, which strategy is LEAST appropriate for a crisis intervention volunteer?

A crisis line volunteer receives a call from an individual experiencing a depressive episode who has been diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder. What is the MOST important first step for the volunteer?

Which statement BEST encapsulates one of the fundamental principles involved in handling extremely distressed callers?

A client presents at a community mental health clinic with a combination of issues including substance misuse, unemployment, and a history of abuse. Which approach best addresses the complexities of this client's case?

During the intake interview at a community mental health clinic, what are the two most critical components that must be assessed?

What is the primary purpose of 'anchoring' a client in the context of community mental health services?

In what situation would a Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) be dispatched to a client's location rather than having the client come to the clinic?

How does the role of police officers change when dealing with expressive crimes compared to instrumental crimes?

Which of the following best describes Relational-Cultural Counseling (RCC)?

In a high-context culture, which communication aspect is likely to be considered MOST important?

A culture with high uncertainty avoidance is MOST likely to:

When using the 'emic' perspective, a human services worker would prioritize:

In the SAFETY model, 'Friction' primarily refers to which aspect of a client's situation?

What does 'broaching' refer to in the context of crisis intervention?

A client experiencing 'immobility' in a crisis situation is MOST likely to exhibit:

A client who has recently lost their job and is struggling to manage their anxiety is MOST likely experiencing:

During crisis intervention, continuous assessment primarily helps the worker in:

Which of the following is NOT a primary area assessed by a crisis worker to determine a client's status and needs?

The 'A' in the ABCs of assessing a crisis refers to the client's:

A client in crisis displays physical restlessness, rapid speech, and expresses feelings of extreme anger. According to the Affective Severity Scale, these manifestations would primarily be classified as:

A client who is unable to take any meaningful action to cope with a crisis is considered:

In crisis intervention, if a client perceives the crisis event primarily as a violation of their personal rights, this would be categorized as:

A client scoring a 14 on the Triage Assessment Form (TAF) would be generally described as:

A client consistently scoring in the high 20s on the Triage Assessment Form (TAF) suggests that:

In crisis intervention, 'severity' is best described as the:

Assessing for prior trauma, psychopathology, and substance use in crisis intervention is part of the:

Which of the following is NOT a factor in assessing a client's current emotional functioning during crisis intervention?

In ethical decision-making during crisis intervention, beneficence refers to:

According to the LASER model, the 'E' stands for Ethical Principles. In the context of the LASER model, which statement is most accurate?

In crisis intervention, collaborative owning statements differ from 'we' statements because they:

During crisis intervention, relational markers are used to:

Combination of Types

Involuntary Hold

Intake Interview

Crisis Resolution Team

Mobile Crisis Teams

Relational Cultural Counseling (RTC)

Individualism

Collectivism

High Context Culture

Low Context Culture

Emic Model

Etic Model

Equilibrium

Mentalization

BPD Criteria

Presenting problems in BPD

Therapeutic Relationship Challenges

Ground Rules in Therapy

Bipolar II

Dependent Personality

Self-Defeating Behavior

Avoidant Personality

Passive-Aggressive Behavior

Crisis Assessment

Severity of Crisis

ABCs of Crisis Assessment

Affective State

Behavioural Functioning

Cognitive Functioning

Triage Assessment

Client Rating: Minimal Impairment

Client Rating: More Impaired

Client Rating: Deep Harm

Emotional Stability Assessment

Legal and Ethical Issues

Listening Guidelines

Collaborative Owning Statements

Crisis Client Types

PTSD Diagnostic Criteria

Complex PTSD

ASD (Acute Stress Disorder)

Maladaptive Patterns in PTSD

Psychological Responses in PTSD