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Overview
Clinicians from many disciplines rely on this definitive reference for its consistent, topical format of case studies and paradigms in crisis resolution. This edition includes chapters on violence in society, infertility, substance abuse, and coverage of Acute Stress Disorder, a new DSM-IV category. Expanded coverage is included on hot topics such as the earthquake in Los Angeles, the Oklahoma City bombing, crisis hotlines, and the latest crisis intervention modalities. A new epilogue outlines the author's vision of the future of crisis intervention. Crisis Intervention Paradigms included at the ends of chapters can be filled out by the reader based on the case study. The completed paradigms can be found in the appendix. New appendixes cover relevant legal & ethical terms, DSM-IV criteria for PTSD and ASD, infertility resources, and the completed paradigms.
* A comprehensive, current, and readable look at crisis intervention for nursing students, students in related disciplines, as well as professionals and volunteers throughout the field of health care.
• Forty-six paradigms demonstrate the methodology and steps in crisis intervention.
• Examines the differences between crisis intervention and other psychotherapeutic approaches to stress the similarities and differences.
• Concentrates on the problem-solving process, introduces the reader to basic terminology used in this method of treatment, and explains the intervention paradigm, providing an important tool to the reader.
• Examines the legal and ethical issues in psychotherapy, such as sexual harassment and malpractice to prepare the reader for these sensitive situations.
• Explores the relatively new area of posttraumatic stress disorder, covering its causes, diagnoses, and treatments, to provide a well-rounded picture.
• Focuses on situational crises and the stressful events that can cause them, with case studies from the author's files and theoretical material to illustrate the techniques used by therapists in crisis resolution.
• Looks at the changes and crises that occur during developmental and social transitions to prepare the reader for these common crises.
• Delves into the concerns of persons with AIDS/HIV, and includes the most current understanding of the disease and all its ramifications.
• Examines the burn-out syndrome that is prevalent in today's high-stress environments.
The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
Synopsis
A Brandon/Hill Nursing List first-purchase selection for nurses and allied health professionals. Covers the practical and theoretical essentials for helping in crisis situations such as premature birth or in AIDS diagnosis. Includes case studies. Previous edition: c1994.
Carol Ren Kneisl
This is the eighth edition of a book written forhealth professionals who work with people in crisis. There are severalvery thorough case studies that require interaction by the reader usingthe balancing factors paradigm unique to this book. The previousedition was published in 1994. The purpose is to provide an overviewof theory and a guide to crisis intervention for all persons in thehelping professions. Appropriate across the spectrum of mental healthdisciplines, this book, written by an acknowledged expert in the field,can also be used by non-professionals in the crisis field (policeofficers, corrections personnel, lawyers, and any persons who attend atnatural disasters). The unique feature of this book is the crisisintervention paradigms. The quality and currency of the references isdisappointing. The most current were from newspapers, magazines, andpersonal communication. Those from the health science literature wereoften outdated. This book needs references to the currentresearch. It is a must for all health professionals and those whowork with people in crisis. It is the ""bible"" in crisisintervention. This new edition has several new features -- aninteractive paradigm exercise in the case studies, and new chapters oninfertility, violence, and substance abuse, as well as coverage ofacute stress disorder and Internet addiction. Its purchase bybookstores, libraries, and individuals is highlyrecommended.
Editorials
From The Critics
Reviewer: Carol Ren Kneisl, MS, RN, CS(Nursing Transitions, Inc.)Description: This is the eighth edition of a book written for health professionals who work with people in crisis. There are several very thorough case studies that require interaction by the reader using the balancing factors paradigm unique to this book. The previous edition was published in 1994.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide an overview of theory and a guide to crisis intervention for all persons in the helping professions.
Audience: Appropriate across the spectrum of mental health disciplines, this book, written by an acknowledged expert in the field, can also be used by non-professionals in the crisis field (police officers, corrections personnel, lawyers, and any persons who attend at natural disasters).
Features: The unique feature of this book is the crisis intervention paradigms. The quality and currency of the references is disappointing. The most current were from newspapers, magazines, and personal communication. Those from the health science literature were often outdated. This book needs references to the current research.
Assessment: It is a must for all health professionals and those who work with people in crisis. It is the "bible" in crisis intervention. This new edition has several new features — an interactive paradigm exercise in the case studies, and new chapters on infertility, violence, and substance abuse, as well as coverage of acute stress disorder and Internet addiction. Its purchase by bookstores, libraries, and individuals is highly recommended.
Carol Ren Kneisl
This is the eighth edition of a book written forhealth professionals who work with people in crisis. There are severalvery thorough case studies that require interaction by the reader usingthe balancing factors paradigm unique to this book. The previousedition was published in 1994. The purpose is to provide an overviewof theory and a guide to crisis intervention for all persons in thehelping professions. Appropriate across the spectrum of mental healthdisciplines, this book, written by an acknowledged expert in the field,can also be used by non-professionals in the crisis field (policeofficers, corrections personnel, lawyers, and any persons who attend atnatural disasters). The unique feature of this book is the crisisintervention paradigms. The quality and currency of the references isdisappointing. The most current were from newspapers, magazines, andpersonal communication. Those from the health science literature wereoften outdated. This book needs references to the currentresearch. It is a must for all health professionals and those whowork with people in crisis. It is the ""bible"" in crisisintervention. This new edition has several new features -- aninteractive paradigm exercise in the case studies, and new chapters oninfertility, violence, and substance abuse, as well as coverage ofacute stress disorder and Internet addiction. Its purchase bybookstores, libraries, and individuals is highlyrecommended.3 Stars from Doody