PSYCH 150 - Principles of Crisis Intervention

Institution:

Yakima Valley Community College

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Description:

3 credits quarters: o Prepares students to provide direct services via telephone to persons in acute crisis. This involves learning the nature of the helping relationship, its responsibilities, limitations, and boundaries; becoming familiar with mental health services; studying the roles of designated mental health professionals, crisis hotline services, sexual assault victim advocates, and child and adult protection services; and learning about crisis theory and application, suicide prevention, and intervention dynamics.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.yvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 574-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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