ESPY 8135 - Crisis Intervention

Institution:

Georgia Southern University

Subject:

ESPY School Psychology

Description:

The course investigates exemplary crisis intervention and prevention programs that promote the mental health and physical well-being of ALL individuals (schools and communities). This course also examines the history and development of crisis intervention. A focus will be developing skills and knowledge required to effectively intervene and assist children, adults, and families (including teachers and administrators in schools) during periods of crisis. The course will highlight the importance of prevention in decreasing the number and severity of crisis situations. Criteria for determining empirically validated programs are discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.georgiasouthern.edu

Phone Number:

(912) 478-5391

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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