CED 650 Crisis Intervention Counseling Page 4

Siena Heights University

Graduate College

CED 650 Crisis Intervention Counseling 3 SH

Fall Semester 2007 (August 28-November 20, 2007)

Tuesday; 4:30 PM 7:30 PM

Linda M. Brewster, Ph.D.

SSH 403

(517) 264-7661

Syllabus

Course Description:

An examination of diverse crisis situations and the assessment and treatment strategies used by counselors to assist individuals, groups and organizations manage and resolve those crises. Prerequisites: CED 601, CED 661 and CED 667.

Program Learning Outcomes:

See attached Siena Heights University Counselor Education Program Learning Outcomes.

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:


Triage and assess individuals in crisis and write an evaluation of such individuals.

Conduct counseling sessions with individuals in crisis on the telephone, in person at the agency and in the field.

Explain and apply ethics of confidentiality in crisis situations.

Demonstrate knowledge of post traumatic stress syndrome and other clinical symptoms and diagnosis often associated with crises.

Demonstrate knowledge of various crisis situations and appropriate interventions

Develop safety plans, policies and procedures for the client, self, and other professionals and bystanders.

Develop plans and procedures for organizations and communities that may experience a crisis.

Required Reading

James, R. K. (2008). Crisis intervention strategies. (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.

Gist, R. & Lubin, B. (Eds.). (1989). Psychological aspects of disaster. New York: John Wiley & Sons. (on reserve)

IPRC. (2001). Workplace violence: a report to the nation. Available on-line at

www.public-health.uiowa.edu/iprc/NATION.PDF.

NIOSH. (1999). Stress at work. Available on-line at

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/atwork.html

NIOSH. (2002). Violence: Occupational hazards in hospitals. Available on-line at

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/2002-101.html#ordering

OSHA. (2004). Guidelines for preventing workplace violence for health care and social service workers. Available on-line at

http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3148/osha3148.html

http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3148/pdf

Academic and Professional Integrity

Siena Heights University expects its students to use resources with consideration for ethical concerns and legal restrictions.

The principles of truth and honesty are recognized qualities of a scholar and of a competent, purposeful, and ethical individual. Siena Heights University expects its students to honor these principles. Academic and professional integrity refers to the representation of one's self and one's work honestly, while demonstrating respect for the accomplishments and contributions of others.

Graduate students may not use materials, such as books and notes, or consult with other individuals in the completion of an examination or an assignment unless specifically authorized to do so.

Graduate students must appropriately credit the sources of materials and ideas, published or unpublished. Failure to acknowledge the works of others implies that the work is one's own. Misrepresentation of one's self and one's work is plagiarism.

Graduate students must follow the ethical and legal guidelines established for copyrighted materials.

Graduate students are expected to be familiar with the policies and practices governing the use of resources and references as set forth by the American Psychological Association in its Publication Manual. Graduate students are expected to purchase the Publication Manual for their first course.

The course instructor who has documentation of plagiarism or copyright infringement by a graduate student files the documentation with the respective program director. The program director is authorized to suspend the student for plagiarism or copyright infringement. Appeal of suspension must be addressed first to the program director and then to the Dean of Graduate College.

Instructional Methodology

The following instructional methodologies will be utilized throughout the course: Discussion, In Class Exercises, Writing Assignments and Student Presentations.

Requirements

1.  Attendance and participation in all scheduled classes is required. In order for class time to be a learning experience, familiarization with text content and integration of this information is essential. Work habits, attitudes and behaviors becoming of a professional are also expected to be demonstrated. All documents are to be in a final format utilizing current technology and APA style when appropriate.

2.  Each student will write a one-two page case study of person in crisis for the purpose of in-class role plays. Include the following in the case study: age (older than 18), background information, mental status, and crisis situation. Be prepared to role play this person in class. DO NOT share your case study with your peers. Due second class meeting.

3.  Each student will write a crisis assessment of a client role played by a peer. In class time will be allocated for role plays and assessment writing. Due third class meeting.

4.  Each student will develop a 1-2 page resource list for crisis intervention counselors on a specific crisis intervention topic. Topics will be determined the first class. Include electronic and print references and regional community resources. Format your list using APA style and post on Blackboard by 8 am October 2, 2007. Each student will present and comment on her list in class on October 2.

5.  Each student will do a 15 minute PowerPoint presentation (with handouts) on a topic related to the course objectives. Supporting recent (since 1998) research is to be provided. A list of 3 proposed topics is due on September 18. Dates of individual presentations will be determined the first class.


Grading

Grades are determined by the following:

Attendance and class participation 20%

Case Study and role-play 5%

Assessment 15%

Resource List 20%

PP Presentation 40%

Course Calendar

DATE / TOPIC / James / Readings / Due
August 28 / Introduction; Phone Counseling / 1- 2, 4-5
September 4 / Triage, Assessment / 3 / Case Study
September 11 / Assessment of Lethality / 7 / Assessment
September 18 / PTSD, Chemical Dependency / 6, 10 / PP Topics List
September 25 / Sexual Assault / 8
October 2 / Domestic Violence, Stalking / 9 / Resource List
October 9 / Medical Crisis, Bereavement / 11
October 16 / Institutional/Workplace Violence / 13 / OSHA IPRC, NIOSH ‘02
October 23 / School Violence / 12 / Presentations
October 30 / Disasters / 16 / Gist 3,4 / Presentations
November 6 / Hostages, CISM / 14 / Presentations
November 13 / Burnout / 15 / NIOSH 99 / Presentations
November 20 / open