S&HS 428 - Crisis Intervention

Institution:

Roger Williams University

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Description:

Provides a theoretical framework for the understanding of crises andemergencies in mental health and health care practice; intendedfor students who will be practicing in health/mental health/lawenforcement, or will be acting as administrators in these humanservice agencies. A variety of crisis experiences is examined,including developmental and transitional crisis. Related strategiesfor intervention, legal guidelines, and treatment are examined. Abasic approach to clinical assessment is presented, and then appliedto various types of crises, including family violence and abuse, lifethreateningillness, and suicidality.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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