| Description |
xv, 265 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
What is a crisis? -- The history of crisis intervention -- Ethical and professional issues -- Cultural sensitivity in crisis intervention -- The ABC model of crisis intervention -- When crisis is a danger -- Developmental crises -- Crises of loss -- Crises related to AIDS and HIV -- Crises related to substance abuse -- PTSD, community disasters, and trauma response -- Child abuse, spousal abuse, and sexual assault |
| Summary |
This practical nuts-and-bolts guide provides students with the skills necessary to handle any crisis situation. The text utilises the comprehensive and effective ABC model of crisis intervention, which can be used effectively for day-to-day interactions, as well as for emergency situations |
| Analysis |
Social work |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 242-252) and indexes |
| Subject |
Crisis intervention (Mental health services)
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| LC no. |
2005935900 |
| ISBN |
0495007765 (paperback) |
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9780495007760 (paperback) |
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