2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
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SHS 117 - Crisis Intervention



3.0 Credits
Introduces theory and practice of crisis intervention. Includes history, stages and goals of crisis intervention, types of crises, suicide assessment and intervention, compassion fatigue; methods of resolving crisis. Meets state suicide training requirements.
Prerequisite SHS 114.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify stressors, challenges, and other factors that are likely to precipitate a crisis state.
  2. Explain the stages, process, and goals of crisis intervention.
  3. Demonstrate active listening skills that would be needed in a crisis situation.
  4. Describe and demonstrate the skills needed to collect and analyze relevant information about a person in crisis.
  5. Identify key risk factors associated with suicide and the warning signs of suicidal intent.
  6. Describe the effects of crisis intervention on the human service worker.



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