COUN 5490 - Crisis Intervention Counseling

3 hours

In-depth study of crisis theory, crisis intervention models, and practical skills for effective crisis intervention. Attention to crises related to suicide, violence, victimization, psychiatric illness, chemical dependency, individual or family-level trauma, and community-wide disasters. Emphasis on the counselor’s development of crisis assessment, management, and short-term intervention skills.

Prerequisite(s): COUN 5680 and COUN 5710, or consent of department.