Examples of Hybrid Model of Crisis Intervention Illustrated
Examples of hybrid model of crisis intervention that the counselor used in the scenario:
• Predispositioning/ Engaging/Initiating Contact: The counselor introduced herself in a way which was helpful and not judgmental conveying to the client that she could sense the client was frustrated and upset. The counselor was helpful, her tone of voice was calm and she showed empathy to the clients state of mind; this created a line of communication for the client and counselor to start establishing and defining the crisis.
• Problem Exploration: Defining the Crisis- This was established through the counselor letting the client define the crisis situation from the client’s point of view, and asking the client a series of open- ending questions to make sure the counselor is given enough information that led to the problem of the crisis.
• Providing Support: The counselor lets the client express her frustration with the fact that the school counselor keeps contacting her, the counselor also exhibits concern for the client and does not judge her given the fact the client has stated the neglect of not getting up to take daughter to doctor or providing a ride to school. The counselor gives the client options on how to approach her situation and always asking the client how she feels about the crisis.
• Examining Alternatives: The client expressed to the counselor she did not want her daughter to talk to the school counselors. The counselor lets the client know that there are other ways that they can work together and meet in the middle to establish some sort of agreement.
• Planning in Order to Reestablish Control: In able to reestablish control over the situation the counselor ask the client would it be a possibility to write a letter to the school counselor that pertains to the clients concerns and how