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Author James, Richard K., 1942-

Title Crisis intervention strategies / Richard K. James, Burl E. Gilliland
Edition Fifth edition
Published Belmont, CA : Thomson Brooks/Cole, [2005]
©2005

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 W'PONDS  616.89025 Gil/Cis 2005  AVAILABLE
Description xxvi, 612 pages ; 25 cm
regular print
Contents Pt. 1. Crisis intervention theory and application -- Ch. 1. Approaching crisis intervention -- Ch. 2. Basic crisis intervention skills -- Ch. 3. Crisis case handling -- Pt. 2. Handling specific crises : going into the trenches -- Ch. 4. Posttraumatic stress disorder -- Ch. 5. Crisis of lethality -- Ch. 6. Sexual assault -- Ch. 7. Partner violence -- Ch. 8. Chemical dependency : the crisis of addiction -- Ch. 9. Personal loss : bereavement and grief -- Pt. 3. Crisis in the human services workplace -- Ch. 10. Violent behavior in institutions -- Ch. 11. Crises in schools -- Ch. 12. Crisis/hostage negotiation -- Ch. 13. Human services workers in crisis : burnout, vicarious traumatization, and compassion fatigue -- Pt. 4. New directions -- Ch. 14. Ecosystemic crisis intervention and the multicultural imperative -- Ch. 15. Off the couch and into the streets
Summary "Richard James and Burl Gilliland give you key concepts and the stories as well as the specific strategies, skills, techniques - and even actual dialogues - that you can use in crisis intervention situations." "This book introduces you to the latest topics, research, theories, and techniques of this rapidly evolving field, a long with case material from real crisis situations. Authoritative, class-tested, and based on the authors' extensive experience teaching crisis intervention courses, the book includes information on cutting-edge topics such as cybercouncelling via the Internat and compassion fatigue.' -- Book Jacket
Notes Previous editions cataloged under: Gilliland, Burl E
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Crisis intervention (Mental health services)
Crisis Intervention.
Author Gilliland, Burl E.
LC no. 2004109175
ISBN 0534569668
0534569676 instructor's edition