Behavioral Emergencies and crisis intervention

1. Behavioral Emergencies  and crisis intervention Don�t let it make you crazy Most providers are not well trained for psychiatric calls. Not understanding a problem makes it very stressful & dangerous It is not our problem, it theirs Remember its just another emergency Most providers are not well trained for psychiatric calls. Not understanding a problem makes it very stressful & dangerous It is not our problem, it theirs Remember its just another emergency

2. What is Crisis �A state of severe emotional turmoil� Psychological homeostasis is off Crisis is good!! Trigger Real issue lies underneath Crisis requires short term help Crisis is a control problem . usual coping mechanism failed Trigger is usually small and insignificant Crisis is freaking out because this problem has become to great, we are there to guide the pt through the problem You do not get over a crisis you get through it!! Crisis is good�.. It actually means your normal!!! Crisis is the bodies �Red Alert� �shields are failing� Issues by there nature work there way to the surface They will not tell you the issue by you talking, you will get by listening In crisis we provide safety, and guidance, Think of it as mental packaging! . usual coping mechanism failed Trigger is usually small and insignificant Crisis is freaking out because this problem has become to great, we are there to guide the pt through the problem You do not get over a crisis you get through it!! Crisis is good�.. It actually means your normal!!! Crisis is the bodies �Red Alert� �shields are failing� Issues by there nature work there way to the surface They will not tell you the issue by you talking, you will get by listening In crisis we provide safety, and guidance, Think of it as mental packaging!

3. Basic Psych Psychotic and Psychosis Neurosis Organic Vs. Non-organic Does the truth matter?? Splitting and bargaining