Part III Advanced Crisis Intervention Contemporary approaches for

Part III: Advanced Crisis Intervention Contemporary approaches for the journey of transforming trauma by regaining emotional and cognitive control Jane Dwyer, MSW, LCSW

Crisis Intervention with Rape and Sexual Assault Survivors

Objectives • Identify fundamental and advanced techniques and counseling skills • Determine the skills to be utilized with special populations of sexual assault survivors • Explain the importance of utilizing effective instruments in assessments

Fundamental Skills and Techniques • Crisis Intervention immediately following the trauma – Safety Consideration – Law Enforcement Consideration – Medical Attention Consideration – Processing the Traumatic Experience – Short-Term/Long-Term Counseling Considerations

Fundamental Techniques (cont. ) • The 8 Suggestions – Acceptance – Assist in structuring days – Educate in nurturance – Remind to care for selves physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually, and educationally – Ward off negative thinking – Express feelings – Expand social network – Be gentle with themselves

Fundamental Techniques (cont. ) • Grounding • Uncovering Automatic Thoughts • Changing Patterns of Limited Thinking

Advanced Techniques • Relaxation – Abdominal breathing – Progressive Muscle Relaxation – Cue-Controlled Relaxation – Visualizing a Peaceful Scene

Advanced Techniques (cont. ) • Mindfulness – Inner-Outer Shuttle – Observing Your Thoughts • Skill Building and Reconnecting

Applicability to Special Populations • Specific Populations – Diverse Cultures – LGBTQ Community – Male Victims – Children – The Elderly – The Mentally Ill – Secondary Victims (Significant Others)

Assessment Tools • TAF (Triage Assessment Form)

Video Segment

Interactive Exercise

References James, R. K. , Gilliland, B. E. , (2013) Crisis Intervention Strategies. Belmont, California: Brooks/Cole. (7 th edition) Brown, S. , (2007) Counseling Victims of Violence. Alameda, CA: Hunter House Publications. (2 nd edition) Echterling, L. G. , Presbury, H. H. , & Mc. Kee, J. E. (2006) Crisis Intervention: Promoting resilience and resolution in troubled times. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Evans, D. , Hearn, M. , Uhlemann, M. , Ivey, A. (2011) Essential Interviewing: A programmed approach to effective communication. Belmony, CA: Brooks/Cole. (8 th edition) Mc. Kay, M. , Davis, M. , Fanning, P. , Thoughts and Feelings: Taking contro; of your moods and your life, Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, (4 th edition) Myer, R. , (2001) Assessment for Crisis Intervention: A triage assessment model. Belmont, CA: Wadswoth/Thomas Learning.

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