Option #2: Crisis Intervention – Developmental/Life Cycle Crisis or Personal Trauma

Portfolio Project (350 Points)

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Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.

Option #1: Crisis Intervention – Case Study

For this assignment, consider the different cases of Dan and Suzie below. Choose one case for the focus of your portfolio project and write an 8-10 page paper providing a thorough discussion of the crisis intervention techniques and approaches shared during the course.

Dan

Dan is a 19-year-old college student in a campus dorm with two roommates. During class last week, Dan and his classmates hid in the classroom during a school shooting event. One of his close friends was killed in addition to a professor and five other students. Dan is very anxious about going back to the classroom next week and reports having nightmares when trying to sleep. He reports not being able to focus on anything and is concerned about how he will pass his classes when they do resume.

Suzie

Suzie lives with her husband and three children in a small farming community where both she and her husband grew up and went to high school together. Late one night, an F3 tornado devastated the community. Many homes were leveled, as well as the community’s only grocery store, the restaurant where Suzie worked, and elementary school. Suzie and her family lost their home and are currently staying with her parents who were not impacted by the tornado. She reports several symptoms that are concurrent with depression due to not being able to work at the restaurant and the loss of their family home.

Within your paper, include the following:

A description of the type of crisis the client is experiencing and how it fits the definition of a crisis.
What kind of challenges the client may face as a result of this crisis.
Apply a crisis intervention theory or approach and explain why you chose this theory.
How do factors determining ‘danger or opportunity’ impact this client and crisis?
What ethical concerns may need to be considered when working with this client?
Are there any cultural differences or concerns that should be considered when working with this client or type of crisis? How would this impact your approach?
Include a suicide assessment for the client.
What additional services or resources would you recommend for this client?
What skills do you need for working with this crisis type?
How could working with this client, or type of crisis, impact you as the crisis intervention professional? What steps can you take to reduce vicarious trauma?

Your paper should be 8-10 pages in length and conform to APA guidelines in the CSU Global Writing CenterLinks to an external site.. Include at least three credible sources in addition to the required material. The CSU Global LibraryLinks to an external site. is a good place to find these references.