Crisis Counseling: A Case Study

The formula used to define crisis consist of three components, a precipitating event, emotional distress and coping methods (Kanel, 2015). As a crisis counselor it is imperative to pinpoint and comprehend such components of crisis since they are the segments which the crisis counselor must identify in order to assist the client in overcoming the crisis. The most detrimental component of the three is perception of the event, due to the fact this segment can be altered with ease by the counselor (Kanel, 2015). There are many forms of counseling, however what separates crisis intervention from the other forms of counseling is the focus on its definition. An example of a precipitating event “ the world has historically been defined by men and …show more content…
The other being questioning, being able to identify when to ask open ended questions in order to allow the client space and opportunity to disclose who they truly are without pushing categories on them as the interviewer. As well as knowing when to ask close ended questions which will allow me as a counselor to obtain basic demographic information on the client (Kanel, 2015). The area which I would need practice on would be to clarify a close ended question without having the client misinterpreted my intentions behind me as their counselor wanting to clarify their answer. I would not want the client to come to the conclusion I am doubting what they are saying which would tarnish any trust and comfort which has been built from a client counselor relationship; which would be taking a step back in the therapy …show more content…
On the contrary speaking about suicide opens up the flows of communications which tend to minimize the fears and can prevent them from following through. Many people also believe attempted or successful suicide attempts happen without any warning signs. This is incorrect, a person who is contemplating committing suicide has given off signs of this either; weather its through a change in behavior, previous attempts, a new found interest in death and vocalizing thoughts of suicide, etc. (The Myths & Facts of Youth Suicide,n.d). Lastly, just to mention a few if a person attempts suicide does not succeed in this attempt they will not attempt to commit suicide again. The initial attempt is a sign the person will continue with his/her attempts at a higher level of danger. Thus increasing the level of danger with each failed