Theories and Models of Crisis Response

To understand effective service delivery in
response to critical incidents, helping professionals must first
understand theories of how individuals process crisis and models for
responding to survivors. For example, being aware of the Childhood
Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome can help sexual trauma practitioners
conceptualize the cognitive processing of sexual abuse from the
perspective of the child or adult survivor (Summit, 1992). Other
theories include the eco-systemic theory (the effects of crisis affect
more than just the survivor), the constructivist self-development theory
(each individual constructs the meaning of his or her own traumatic
event), and the resilience theory (the ability to recover from crisis
events). Models provide techniques for working with crisis survivors,
including but not limited to Psychological First Aid and suicide
prevention models. Familiarity with theories and models related to
crisis and crisis intervention provides important foundational knowledge
that informs effective response to survivors.
For
this Assignment, select three theories and/or response models that are
used when working with survivors of critical incidents and that you
think are particularly valuable.
The Assignment (2–3 pages):
Briefly describe each of the theories/models you selected.
For each, explain its value in helping individual(s) who have
experienced or are experiencing crisis, trauma, or disaster. Be specific
and provide examples to illustrate your points.
James, R. K., & Gilliland, B. E. (2017). Crisis intervention strategies (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 1, “Approaching Crisis Intervention”

“Theories of Crisis and Crisis Intervention” (pp. 14-19)
“Crisis Intervention Models” (pp. 19-23)
“Eclectic Crisis Intervention Theory” (pp. 22-23)

Jirek, S. L. (2017). Narrative reconstruction and post-traumatic growth among trauma survivors: The importance of narrative in social work research and practice. Qualitative Social Work, 16(2), 166-188.

Myer, R. A., & Moore, H. B. (2006). Crisis in context theory: An ecological model. Journal of Counseling & Development, 84(2), 139–147.

Roberts, A. R., & Ottens, A. J. (2005). The seven-stage crisis intervention model: A road map to goal attainment, problem solving, and crisis resolution. Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, 5(4), 329–339. Retrieved from http://triggered.edina.clockss.org/ServeContent?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbtci.stanford.clockss.org%2Fcgi%2Freprint%2F5%2F4%2F329

Ruzek, J. I., Brymer, M. J., Jacobs, A. K., Layne, C. M., Vernberg, E. M., & Watson, P. J. (2007). Psychological first aid. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 29(1), 17–49.

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