Authors: Kristi Kanel
Publisher: Cengage Learning (2023) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 978-1337671118
A Guide to Crisis Intervention (6th Edition) provides a comprehensive and practical framework for understanding and responding to crises across diverse populations and settings. This edition equips students and professionals with essential knowledge, intervention strategies, and ethical guidance for effectively managing crisis situations in mental health, school, and community contexts.
Key features include:
Step-by-step guidance on assessing, intervening, and stabilizing clients in various types of crises, including suicide, trauma, grief, abuse, and disaster response.
Integration of contemporary models such as trauma-informed care and resilience-based approaches.
Real-world case studies and role-play exercises that promote applied learning and skill development.
Emphasis on multicultural competence, ethical practice, and self-care for crisis workers.
Updated research, resources, and examples addressing emerging issues such as telehealth crisis intervention and global crises.
A leading text for counseling, psychology, and social work students, this edition bridges theory and real-world application—preparing future helping professionals to respond with competence, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during times of crisis.