Question

Discuss the process of crisis intervention?

Answer 1

The process of crisis intervention;

• Identifying that the patient is in crisis
• Developing trust in the patient
• Communicating with the patient and finding if there is some incidence of violence
• Active engagement of the patient and his or her family members in the plan of care
• Developing and enhancing the patient’s coping mechanisms
• Engaging the client in therapy both individual and group
• Positively reinforcing the client for appropriate behaviors
• Encouraging the client to make use of relaxation techniques
• Ensuring the adheres to the medication and treatment plan by the client.