CRN 50705

3.0 credit hours

The course investigates exemplary crisis intervention and prevention programs that promote the mental health and physical well-being of ALL individuals (schools and communities). This course also examines the history and development of crisis intervention. A focus will be developing skills and knowledge required to effectively intervene and assist children, adults, and families (including teachers and administrators in schools) during periods of crisis. The course will highlight the importance of prevention in decreasing the number and severity of crisis situations. Criteria for determining empirically validated programs are discussed. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of "B" in COUN 7332 or PSYC 7333.