SOWK 556 - Crisis Intervention

Institution:

Eastern Washington University

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Description:

All persons working in the field of human services and allied fields will work with clients and colleagues who have dealt with stress, stress which may push the individual or family into a crisis state. This course teaches some of the key dynamics of the person in crisis. A significant part of the course focuses on intervention including theory underlying practice. The course covers the following: crisis theory, crisis intervention strategies, prevention programs. Special attention will be paid to child abuse, suicide, HIV/ AIDS, family violence, worker stress, burn out and prevention.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.ewu.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 359-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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