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- 2. Stressful situationare part of everyday life. Any stressful situation can precipitate crisis. Crisis Problem Emergency
- 3. According to Larngerquist Crisisis a sudden event in one’s life that disturbs homeostasis, during which the individual’s usual coping mechanisms cannot resolve the problem.
- 4. Crisis occursin all the individuals. Its is not always related to psychopathology. Crisis are precipitated by specific identifiable events. It’s an integral component of everyday life situations.
- 5. Crises arepersonal by nature. Crises are acute and it gets resolved by within a brief period. A crisis situation contains the potential for psychological growth or deterioration.
- 6. By Hendricks… Lackof employment Poor self-esteem, unworthiness Superficial relationship Difficulty in coping Under utilization of resources Aloofness and lack of caring History of unresolved crisis and drug abuse.
- 7. Phase 1:The individualis exposed to a precipitating stressor Anxiety increases and the previous problem solving techniques are used
- 8. When the previousproblem solving techniques do not relieve the stressor ,anxiety increases further. The individual begins to feel great deal of discomfort at this point. Coping techniques that have worked in the past are attempted . When they are not successful ,that will create feeling of helplessness.
- 9. All possible resourcesboth internal and external ,are called on to solve the problems and relieve the discomfort. The individual may try to look at the problem from different perspectives. New problem solving techniques are used. If it is effective the individual will come out of the stressful situation
- 10. If resolution doesnot occur ,the tension mounts beyond then threshold and individual reaches to a breaking point. Anxiety will reach to a panic level. Cognitive functions get disordered. Behavior may reflect psychotic thinking.
- 12. Baldwin in 1978has identified six classes of emotional crisis. Class 1: Dispositional crisis It is an acute response to an external situational stressor. E.g. physical and verbal abuse from husband.
- 13. Maturational crisis Normallife cycle transitions that may be anticipated but over which the individual may feel a lack of control. Eg : becoming a parent
- 14. Crisis resulting fromtraumatic stress. Crisis precipitated by unexpected external stresses over which the individual has little or no control and from which he or she feels emotionally overwhelmed and defeated. Eg :victim of a rape
- 15. Crisis reflecting psychopathology Emotionalcrisis in which preexisting psychopathology has been instrumental in precipitating the crises. Or psychopathology may complicates the adaptive resolution Eg :borderline personalty,neuroses etc
- 16. Psychiatric emergencies Crisis situationin which general functioning has been severely impaired. Individual is unable to assume personal responsibility. Eg : suicidal individuals, alcohol intoxication etc
- 17. Social Crisis Accidental, uncommon,and result in multiple losses. eg: Floods, earthquakes, violence and mass killings etc.
- 18. Heavy burdenof free floating anxiety. Depression. Anger. Incapability in ADL. Irrational and blaming others.
- 19. Factors responsible foran individual’s experience of a crisis 1. The individual’s perception of the event. 2. The availability of situational support. 3. The availability of adequate coping mechanisms
- 20. Realistic Adequate effective Unrealistic Inadequate ineffective Balancing factors Individual’s perception ofthe event Support system Coping mechanisms Problem is resolved No crisis Problem is unresolved Crisis Precipitating event
- 21. Pseudo-resolution Uses repression Relapsing of feelings
- 22. Unsuccessful resolution pathologicaladaptation eg: prolonged grief leads to depression
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- 24. Technique used tohelp an individual or family to understand and cope with the intense feelings that are typical of a crisis.
- 25. To providea correct cognitive perception of the situation. To assist the individual in managing the intense and overwhelming feelings associated with the crisis.
- 26. a) Assessment ofthe situation direct questioning support systems strengths and limitations
- 27. b) Defining theevent review of incidents to make aware of the event
- 28. c) Develop aplan of action Include all the support
- 29. a) Helping theindividual to be aware of the feelings identify his own feelings appropriate communication techniques observe verbal and non verbal behavior.
- 30. b) Helping theindividual to attain mastery over the feelings Avoid false re assurance Not encourage to blame others Prevent too much dependency Environmental manipulation Follow up
- 31. Phase 1 :Assessment Gather information regarding the precipitating stressor Resulting crisis that prompted the individual to seek help.
- 32. Describe theevent that precipitated crisis? When it occurred? Assess physical and mental status Determine whether the individual has experienced this stressor before? If ,how did he cope? Have these methods been tried this time?
- 33. Assess suicideor homicide? Support system? Level of pre-crisis functioning? Individual’s perception of personal strengths and limitations? H/o substance use?
- 34. Risk forinjury Anxiety Fear Disturbed thought process Risk for post trauma syndrome Ineffective community coping Risk for self or other directed violence
- 35. Selects appropriatenursing action for the identified nursing diagnoses The type of crisis and individual’s strength and available resources for support are taken into consideration
- 36. Environmental manipulation General support Generic approach Debriefing Individual approach
- 37. Catharsis Clarification Manipulation Reinforcement of behavior Support of defences Increasing self esteem Exploration of solutions
- 38. Reassessment ismade to see if the stated objectives were achieved Have positive behavioral changes occurred ? New coping strategies have been effective?
- 39. Has theindividual gained insight out of experience? Does the individual believe that he could respond with healthy adaptation in future stressful situation to prevent the development of crisis? Can he describe a plan for dealing with similar stress in the future?
- 40. Mobile crisis programs For individuals, families and communities
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- 45. Crisis interventioncenters Save India Family Foundation, Banglore. Sumaitri, Delhi Lifeline Foundation, Kolkata Maithri,Kerala Health education
- 46. Crisis intervention ismore than a shoulder to cry on, a hand to hold, or an ear with which to listen. It involves skill and knowledge, combined in a simple but powerful way, providing victims with a sense of safety and security.
- 47. Definition Characteristicsof crisis Phases of crisis Types of crisis Balancing factors Crisis intervention and role of nurse
- 48. Mary CTownsend,Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing,4th edition,F.A Davis publication;page no:194 to 205 Gail W,stuart,Michele T Lararia,principles and practice of psychiatric nursing ,8th edition,Elsevier pub;page no:222 to 237
Editor's Notes
- #3 Crisis intervention requires problem –solving skills that are often diminished by the level of anxiety . Therefore assistance is required to solve the problem and preserve the self esteem.