Lifestyle Learning Direct

A crisis can refer to any situation in which an individual, family or group perceives a sudden loss in their ability to problem solve and cope. These may include natural disasters, sexual assault, criminal victimisation, mental illness, suicidal thoughts, homicide, a drastic change in relationships and so on.

As a result, a crisis can produce a period of transition or a turning point. It may be seen as a challenge or a threat, a "make or break" new possibility or risk, or a gain or a loss.

Many crises are part of the normal range of life experiences and most people will recover without professional intervention. However, some crises are outside the bounds of a person's everyday experience or coping resources and may require intervention (help) to achieve recovery.

Intervention can take many forms, from family aid and support strategies to professional counselling strategies that are aimed at helping the individual cope with crisis in ways that reduce the negative psychological, physiological and behavioural effects of trauma on that person and his or her environment. Chronic exposure to stress or trauma can lead to mental illness; therefore, it is important that counsellors have the skills and knowledge to help clients cope with their current stressors and trauma.

This course will assist you to develop your ability to effectively counsel and assist clients in times of crisis. It provides those already in the counselling or helping industries with knowledge and skills to give specialised counselling.

 COURSE AIMS

• Identify what constitutes a crisis and discuss methods of crisis intervention.
• Discuss current ethical, professional and legal implications of crisis intervention.
• Explain the dangers posed by crises to the individual, the counsellor and those around them during crisis intervention, and determine effective modes of intervention
• Identify and explain crises evolving from a developmental perspective.
• Explain the symptoms, treatment options and possible outcomes of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
• Describe the effect of violence and sexual assault on the individual and possible modes of intervention.
• Explain the relationship between crises and drug dependence.
• Discuss the major issues that arise in family crises and appropriate methods of intervention.
• Discuss cultural influences on crisis situations.

Delivery Options

Online -  (click on the link below for further details on pricing and enrolment)