HS 209 Crisis Intervention and Prevention

This course will introduce human service to crisis intervention and prevention that emphasizes crisis counseling and non-physical methods for preventing or controlling disruptive behavior before it escalates. Students will be taught effective non-violent intervention for a wide range of crisis situations. Content of this course will provide students with hands-on practical approaches to crisis management.

Credits

3

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Define crisis intervention & the stages of crisis development & appropriate responses to each stage
2. List characteristics of people in crisis
3. Identify the potential for violent or disruptive behavior during a crisis
4. List the 5 steps of empathic listening
5. Demonstrate how to reduce tension in a crisis