2024-2025 General Catalog

PSY 3404 Crisis Intervention

This course covers the assessment, prevention, and intervention processes in crisis situations such as suicide, homicide, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, child sexual assault, bereavement/grief, substance abuse, natural disasters, terrorism, and school shootings. A comprehensive crisis task model is explored with regard to crucial information, clinical considerations, and practical experiences. Culture and diversity issues such as mental health issues encountered by military during deployment and treatment of military dependents are addressed. Emphasis is on promoting counselor safety, selfcare and wellness.

Credits

3