PSY 450 - Crisis Intervention Credits: 3

This course examines trauma, crises, and associated crisis response modalities, as well as mental health emergencies and intervention. Through an examination of empirical evidence as well as applied examples, the course will examine philosophies of crisis and emergency intervention, assessment and triage, safety and security concerns, problem solving, service delivery, community interactions, and burnout prevention. Specific applications to working with groups, the influence of culture and diversity factors, crime victims, suicidal individuals, and bereaved persons will be discussed.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151 or permission of instructor. Requires at least junior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.