Assignment -

Throughout this course, you have explored the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention. Each aspect of the model has been discussed in length so that you have a good understanding of how to use this model. You have learned to ask appropriate questions, create rapport, convey empathy, consider ethical concerns, identify and break down all aspects of the problem, and problem-solve with a client to develop effective new coping strategies.

For this Assignment, you will pick one of the case studies provided and using the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention, write a six-page paper on how you as a crisis intervention worker will help the person who comes into your office with a crisis. Remember you can refer to the text on page 60 as your guide for discussing your intervention with the client.

Be sure to address the following in your written assignment as you apply the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention to the case study:

1. Developing rapport and trust

2. Identifying and breaking down the problem

A. Precipitating event

B. Perception of the event

C. Subjective distress

D. Impairment in functioning

3. Identifying and explaining any ethical concerns

4. Identifying any other conditions that are of concern

5. Providing therapeutic interventions and suggestions for coping

Case Studies -

1. Jill:

The Helper Jill is a 27 year old nurse who has come to you for help. She is working to put her husband through medical school. She is complaining about being unassertive. She sits back very uneasily in the chair. When she moves, she sometimes grimaces in pain. She loves her husband and wants to please him but there is nothing she can do to make him happy anymore. Due to her lack of sexual responsiveness, he sometimes gets extremely angry and does things to her. Jill is afraid that her husband will find out that she is here today for help.

2. Adam:

The Higher Teenager Mr. and Mrs. Johnson suspect that their 15 year old son Adam is depressed. Both have seen negative changes in his behavior at home and at school. They have noticed that his group of friends has changed over the past six months. Adam's parents have noticed that he no longer abides by the rules from home. He stays out until 1:00 a.m. on school nights and does not want to get up for school. There are many weekends that Adam never comes home. Mrs. Johnson reports that when Adam is home he always seems to have a cold because his nose is constantly dripping. Both Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are hopeful that Adam's depression can be treated.

Please refer to these tips when writing the essay. Try to get as close as you could to the tips my Prof. has outlined when developing the paragraphs.

I will be looking for:

Introduction choices

Brief overview of ABC model and brief prelude to your case study OR

Background information on child abuse, spouse abuse or elderly abuse depending on the case you choose.

Phase A

Show how you will gain rapport.

Examples of open ended question

Example of paraphrasing

What would you say to make the client comfortable enough to open up?

Phase B

What is the precipitating event?

What is the client's perception of the event?

Example of supportive statements

Example of educational statements

Don't forget your ethical checks

Phase C

What coping skills client is using now?

What coping skills could they try? List more than one

What referrals or resources would you recommend? List more than one.