Abc Model Of Crisis Intervention Analysis

The ABC Model of Crisis Intervention is a process by which a client is assessed after a psychosocial stressor has occurred. Typically the ABC Model is used within four to six weeks after the event has occurred. (Kanel, 2015, pp. 49) The steps are “…A. Developing and maintaining rapport…B. Identifying the problem and providing therapeutic interaction…C. Coping.” (Kanel, 2015, pp. 50) These make up the steps the crisis work follows to help the client. (Kanel, 2015, pp.49) To successfully help develop a rapport with the client a counselor must show trust, openness and the ability to actively listen. Counselors need to be able to feel the crisis experience as the client feels it. They stay calm and concerned while empathizing about the situation. The counselor gives eye contact, sits in an open stance, asks open questions, paraphrases the client’s words, and constantly engages with the client in an attentive manner. This gives the confidence to the client that the counselor is there to help him/her through the crisis. (Kanel, 2015, pp. 50-51) I will identify and breakdown the issues a client presents by attentively listening, “…reflection of
Homicide, child abuse, and elder abuse pose threats to other’s lives from the client. Organic issues, psychosis, and substance abuse all are able to manifest different issues which may or may not be influencing the client’s ability to cope with the current crisis issues. Every ethical situation that might be faced with a client would pose a risk to the client or the people around the client. Every one of these have to be taken into consideration in the best interest of helping the client to successfully mover forward through his or her