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AcuteStress,GriefandTraumaTableofContents:
CRAS101:IntroductiontoCrisisCounseling.................................................................................9TimClinton,Ed.D.;MG(Ret.)BobDees,M.S.;DianeLangberg,Ph.D.CRAS102:Grief,LossandComplicatedGrief.............................................................................17EricScalise,Ph.D.CRAS103:TraumaandAbuse.....................................................................................................25DianeLangberg,Ph.D.CRAS104:AnxietyandDepression.............................................................................................32ArchibaldHart,Ph.D.CRAS105:TraumaandAttachment............................................................................................41GarySibcy,Ph.D.CRAS106:CounselingStrategies.................................................................................................48EricScalise,Ph.D.;JenniferCisney,M.A.;KevinEllers,D.Min.CRAS107:ImpactDynamicsofCrisisandTrauma......................................................................56JenniferCisney,M.A.CRAS108:MethodsandTechniquesforImmediateResponse..................................................65ThomasWebb,Th.M.CRAS109:PeerSupportandAccountability...............................................................................75JoshuaStraub,Ph.D.CRAS110:SurvivorGuiltandFosteringResiliency.....................................................................82KevinEllers,D.Min.CRAS111:ManagingtheHighCostofCare................................................................................91EricScalise,Ph.D.CRAS112:CommunityResponseandCulturalDifferences........................................................98LeroyScott,M.S.,M.Div.andPatMiersma,Ph.D.
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CRAS101:
IntroductiontoCrisisCounseling
TimClinton,Ed.D.;MG(Ret.)BobDees,M.S.;DianeLangberg,Ph.D.
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CourseDescriptionThis lessonprovidesbasicdefinitionsoftermsthatstudentswillbediscussingthroughouttheentirecourse,providesreferencepointsandstatisticsregardingtrauma,andgivesanoverviewofhealingpointsandhowGodistheultimateantidotetotraumainaperson’s life.Sincethechurchiscalledtoministertothosewhoaresuffering,thisprogramwillhelpeducateandtrainleaderstorespondtoothersincrisis.
LearningObjectives:Bytheendofthislesson:
1. ParticipantswillbeabletoapplyrelevantScripturestotheissuesofcrisisandtrauma.
2. Participants will be able to learn the definitions of crisis and trauma, and how thisappliespracticallytothelivesofpeopletheywillbehelping.
3. Participantswillbeabletounderstandkeystatisticsandtheirimportanceinregardsto
crisisinterventioninvictimssufferingfromtrauma.
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I.Scriptures
A. Job5:7–“Yetmanisborntotroubleassurelyassparksflyupward.”
B. Job14:1–“Manbornofwomanisoffewdaysandfulloftrouble.”
C. John16:33–“ThesethingsIhavespokentoyou,thatinMeyoumayhavepeace.Intheworldyouwillhavetribulation;butbeofgoodcheer,Ihaveovercometheworld.”
D. 1John5:19-20–“WeknowthatwearechildrenofGod,andthatthewholeworldisundercontrolof theevilone.Weknowalso that theSonofGodhascomeandhasgivenusunderstanding, so thatwemayknowhimwho is true. Andweare inhimwhoistrue–eveninhisSonJesusChrist.HeisthetrueGodandeternallife.”
II.CrisisandTrauma
A. Crisis–Aneventinlifethatispredictableoranticipated.
• Lifeisfullofupsanddowns,butpeoplewillsometimeshitwalls.Theirabilitytoworktheirwaythroughthatchallengingissueiseverything.Iftheycan’t,disequilibriumorchaosoccurs.
• Chinese symbol for crisis: Danger andOpportunity. “Threat clears aman’s head.”Threat causes people to examine danger but also the opportunity to change theircourse of action, which can be a healthy relationship between danger andopportunity.
• Copingskills:Iftheydon’twork,thenpaniccanoccur.Itisdangerousifonecannotresolve; opportunity occurs because it is at this point when one is most open tochange,suchasnewwaysofthinkingornewvalues.
• Crisis causes self-reflection. Crisis is actually an opportunity for clarity; people can
“getbitterorgetbetter.”Itrevealsaperson’scharacter.Peoplecanbecomeawareofthingsinthemselvesthattheyarenothappyabout,butthattheycannowactuallymakethechoicetochange.
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B. Trauma–Aneventoutsidenormalhumanexperiences.• It often causes feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness. Because the event is
considered abnormal and outside of human experience, powerlessness is a keycharacteristicofaperson’sexperience.
• Theeventcausingtraumaisabnormal;itdiffersfromacrisisinthatapersoncannotusecopingskills;thereisnothingonecandotostoptheeventfromhappening.
• Peoplewillrespondincompletelydifferentways,eveniftheyaretrainedthesame.Even if two people experience the same event, their reactionsmay be completelydifferent,andthisisimportanttotakeintoconsideration.
• When violated, people can lose their sense of safety and security, regarding otherpeople,orevenGodHimself.Peopleoftenthinkthattheworldshouldn’tbethewaytheyjustexperiencedthroughthatcrisis,sotheyexperienceahorrificsenseofalossofsafety.Thiscausesasenseofisolation.
C. ExamplesofTraumaticEvents
• NaturalDisasters(hurricanes,floods,tornadoes,etc.)
• AccidentalDisasters(carcrashes,planecrashes,explosions,etc.)
• Intentional or Deliberate Disasters (bombings, robberies, suicides, rape, terrorism,hostagesituations,etc.)
• Sustained or Repeated Events (war, kidnapping, sexual abuse, terrorist threats,
spousalabuse,etc.)
III.Statistics
A. Thereare400,000untreatedcasesofPTSDfrompreviouswars.
B. OneinfiveIraqandAfghanistanveteranssuffersfromPTSDormajordepression.
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C. Itisthoughtthat70%ofhomelessveteranshavemajorissueswithPTSD.
D. One in three women and one in five men are sexually abused prior to age 18 bysomeonetheyaresupposedtoloveandtrust,andmanyoftheabusesarechronic.
E. OneinfourwomeninAmericaexperiencerapeduringtheirlifetime.
F. 30%ofwomenexperiencedomesticviolenceatthehandsofahusbandorpartner.
G. Women are twice as likely to experience PTSD asmen are. This could be becausewomenarenotascapableofcompartmentalizingasmenare.
H. About5.2millionU.S.adultsages18-54havePTSDinagivenyear.
I. 61%ofmenand51%ofwomenhaveexperiencedtraumaslinkedtoPTSD.
IV.HowaCrisisorTraumaAffectsPeople
A. TraumacanteachagrosslyunhealthywayofrelatingtoGodandotherpeople.
B. Someonewhoexperiencestraumaisfacingintrusivere-experiencingoftheevent.
C. Hyper-arousal–Aloudboom;forexample,fireworkscouldarouseextremereactionsinaveteranofwar.
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D. Numbing–Affectisflat.
E. FightorFlight– Ina situationperceivedasdangerous,oneeitherputsupa fightorrunsaway.
F. Dissociation–Themindtakesapersonsomeplaceelseotherthanthepresentinordertoescapetrauma.
G. SurvivorGuilt–Whenothersdied,butapersonsurvived.Forgivenessistheantidotetothis.
H. Addiction–Self-medicatingunresolvedtrauma.
I. Whatdeterminesthetypeofimpactanddurationofimpactontheperson?• Frequency
• Intensity
• Age
• PreviousTrauma
• HelpGiven
J. PTSDisanormalhumanresponsetoanabnormalsituation.
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K. Post-TraumaticGrowth.“Traumacan leadtopositivechange, improverelationships,the possibilities for one’s life, a greater appreciation for life, a greater sense ofpersonalstrengthandspiritualdevelopment…[thereis]abasicparadoxachievedbytraumasurvivors,thatsomewhereintheway,theynowseetheirlossesasproducingvaluablegainsforthem.Theymayfindthemselvesbecomingmorecomfortablewithintimacy and having a greater sense of compassion for others who experience lifedifficulties.”(LawrenceCalhounandRichardTedeschi,professorsatUNC-Charlotte)
V.HealingGrace
A. Psalm46:1–“Godisourrefugeandstrength,anever-presenthelpintrouble.”
B. Psalm46:10–“Bestill,andknowthatIamGod;Iwillbeexaltedamongthenations,Iwillbeexaltedintheearth.”
C. Psalm91:1,4–“HewhodwellsintheshelteroftheMostHighwillrestintheShadow
oftheAlmighty.HewillcoveryouwithHisfeathers,andunderHiswingsyouwillfindrefuge;Hisfaithfulnesswillbeyourshieldandrampart.”
D. Isaiah45:3–“Iwillgiveyouthetreasuresofdarknessandhiddenwealthofsecretplaces,sothatyoumayknowthatitisI,theLord,theGodofIsrael,whocallsyoubyyourname.”
E. Thoughthisisadifficultarea,thereisagreatmessageofhope.
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CRAS101StudyQuestions
1. Discuss the implications of the Chinese symbol that represents “danger andopportunity,” andwhy this is importantwhen dealingwith issues regarding crisisintervention.
2. Whywouldapersonwhohasexperiencedtraumainlifebedealingwithfeelingsofpowerlessnessandhopelessness?
3. Whatarethefourcategoriesoftraumaticevents?
4. AccordingtotheDepartmentofVeteransAffairs,howmanyuntreatedcasesofPTSDare there from previous wars in the United States today, causing a “nationalepidemic?”
5. What is post-traumatic growth, and why is this important to understand whendealingwithsymptomsofpost-traumaticstress?
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CRAS102:
Grief,LossandComplicatedGrief
EricScalise,Ph.D.
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CourseDescriptionGrief can only be experiencedwhen there has been a loss of an intimate relationship or anobjectofconcernoraffection.Peoplegrievebecausetheylove;andunfortunately,loveandlifecanhurt.Ifpeoplerefusetodealwithgriefandtraumaticevents,theywillwithdrawfromlifeand only exist in emotional exile and never be able to benefit from the joys of humanexperience.Rarelyarethereeasyanswerswhenpeopleexperiencetragickindsof lossesthatareoftenuntimely.However, there isamessageofhope,andGodcanusepeopletoconveythatmessagetoaworldthatishurting.
LearningObjectives:Bytheendofthislesson:
1. Participants will be able to learn the nature and consequences of stress, as well asfactors that might help determine the intensity, severity, and duration of a griefresponse.
2. Participantswillbeabletounderstandthegriefcycleanditsstages.3. Participantswillbeabletounderstandcomplicatedgriefandhowitdiffersfromnormal
griefandloss.
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I.TheNatureandConsequencesofStress
A. Grieving isanormal response to loss,andoften includes feelingsof intensesorrow,anger,depression,loneliness,andpossiblephysicalsymptoms.
B. Griefisoftentimescrisis-oriented.Thecrisiscanbereal,anticipated,and/orimagined;however,theimpactcanbethesame.
C. Griefisuniversal,buthowapersonwalksthroughgriefisindividual.C.S.Lewissaid,
“Godwhisperstousinourpleasures,speakstousinourconscience,butshoutsinourpains:itisHismegaphonetorouseadeafworld.”
II.FactorsThatMightHelpDeterminetheIntensity,Severity,andDurationofaGriefResponse
A. Intensity(HowStrongareFeelingsandDynamics?)
B. Severity(OftenIndividualized)
C. Duration(HowLong?)
• TypeofLoss
• PriorKnowledgeandAnticipation
• LackofSupportSystem
• PersonalBeliefSystem
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III.GriefCycle
A. Shock(Initialparalysisthatcomesassoonasapersonbecomesawaretheeventhastakenplace).
B. Denial (As soon as the shock hits, people are often trying to avoid the inevitable
realityofwhatthatmeans.Itiseasiertosay“itcan’tbeso”).C. Anger(Releaseofalltheoverwhelmingemotionsthatmightbebottledup;tryingto
pushitaway.Peoplemaygothroughanexplosiverelease).D. Bargaining(Seekinginvaintofindawayoutofthecrisisandtrytobargainoutofthe
reality.BelieversoftentrytobargainwithGod).E. Depression(Finalrealizationoftheinevitablerealityofthatlossoreventinlife).F. Testing(Personbegins,thoughacceptedreality,howtogooninlife,howtogoonin
life).G. Acceptance(Personfinallydiscoversawayoutofthatplaceandcanmoveoninlife).
IV.ComplicatedGriefA. Complicatedgriefoccurswhenapersonbecomes stuckandstruggles tobreak free
fromthepowerfulgripoftraumaticcircumstances.
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B. Complicatedgriefisanextremeversionofnormalgrief,anditcansometimesmimicPTSD. Some examples of this include the symptoms of survivor guilt, extremeagitation, depressive episodes, suicidal ideation, very intense sensitivity to mostthingsthatwouldstimulateaperson,andintrusivethoughts.
C. Someone experiencing complicated grief could have great coping skills, but
complicated grief is more connected to the original relationship with a person,object, or some process that is going on. A person could experience difficultyspeakingabouttheevent,constantlybringingupthemesofdeathandlossincasualconversations, sleepandappetitedisturbance, self-destructivebehaviors, excessiveavoidanceand isolation, significant impairment innormalareasof functioning,andverystrongreactionstotriggersinnormalevents.
D. Approximately 10-20% of people who experience significant loss are at risk for
developingcomplicatedgrief.
V.DynamicsThatContributetoComplicatedGrief
A. Themodeofthelosswasincomprehensible.
B. Thelossisconsideredexceptionallyuntimely.
C. Thereisasenseofsurvivalguilt.
D. Theircultureorenvironmentdisallowsthegriefprocess.
E. There is an excessive attachment and proximity to the deceased person’spossessions.
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F. Normalactivitiesareresumedwithoutallowingfornormalgrief.
VI.MinistryOpportunities:Acts3:1-11
A. Acts3:1-11givesabiblicalexampleofworkingwithpeoplewhoexperiencegriefandloss. The beggar had experienced the loss of physical ability, the ability to earnincome, certain social statuswithin culture, aswell as independenceand freedom.Hewastrulyinneed.
B. ThefirstthingPeterandJohngavethebeggarwasasenseofworthbygivingtheir
timeandattention,bynotjudging,andbyinvitinghimtojoininwhatGodwasdoing.C. ThesecondthingPeterandJohngavethebeggarwasareasontohopebycreating
someexpectancy,bycommandingattention,andbybuildingfaith.D. ThethirdthingPeterandJohngavethebeggarwasrealhelpbybeing involved,by
beingpractical,andbybeinggenuinelyauthentic.E. The fourth thing Peter and John gave the beggar was an introduction to Jesus by
acknowledgingHisname,byacknowledgingHisdeity,and lastly,byacknowledgingHishumanity.
F. ThefifththingPeterandJohngavethebeggarwasasenseofbelongingbyaccepting
himwhere hewas, leading him in a new direction, and by changing his life script(fromlame,begging,andoutsidethehouseofGod,towhole,belonging,andinsidethe house of God). When people experience tragic grief, their lives as they knewthemareshattered.Thislossandgriefmayusherintheendofachapter,butnottheendofthestory.
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G. ThesixththingPeterandJohngavethebeggarwastheopportunitytobeawitnessby being visible and present, by confirming the impossible, and by drawing thehungry.
VII.Conclusion
Beahealingbridgetoacommunitythat ishurting,bothwithinthechurchandwithinthe community and beyond. God can use people to touch those who have beenimpactedby tragedy,grief,and loss. Be sensitive topointout theway, to showthatthereareanswers, and to show thatbelievers serveaGodofhope, and thathope isChrist,whoistheHopeofGlory.
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CRAS102StudyQuestions
1. Listanddiscussthedifferentfactorsthatmighthelpdeterminetheintensity,severity,anddurationofagriefresponse.
2. Whatarethestagesofthegriefcycle,andwhyaretheyimportanttounderstand?
3. What are some similarities between physical symptoms of complicated grief andphysicalsymptomsofPTSD?
4. What are some of the dynamics that can contribute to complicated grief within apersonwhohasjustexperiencedatragiclossinhis/herlife?
5. Discuss the six things Peter and John gave the beggar in the Acts 3:1-11 passagediscussedbyDr.Scaliseinthepresentation?
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CRAS103:
TraumaandAbuse
DianeLangberg,Ph.D.
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CourseDescriptionAbusehasbecomemoreprominentintheUnitedStates,whichindicatesthattheterm“abuse”hasbeenoverusedandmisappliedattimes.Thisunderminestherealityandprofoundnegativeimpactthatabusehasonindividualsandtheirrelationships.Dr.Langbergwilladdresssourcesofabuse,generalresponsestoabuse,andnormaltraumaresponsepatterns.
LearningObjectives:Bytheendofthislesson:
1. Participantswillbeabletobefamiliarwiththedifferenttypesofabusethatoccurs intheUnitedStatestoday.
2. Participantswill be able to understand the impact that abuse has on the lives of the
victims.3. Participants will be able to learn how Christians can respond to those victims in a
healingway.
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I.TypesofAbuse
A. PhysicalAbuse–usingphysicalpower tocontrol,manipulate,or intimidateanotherperson.• Between25and30%ofmaleandfemalechildrensufferphysicalabuse.• 31%ofadultwomenintheUnitedStateswillexperienceoneepisodeofviolenceat
thehandsofahusbandorpartner.• Morethan3womenaremurdereddailybyhusbandsorpartners.• Pregnantwomenaremorelikelytobevictimsofhomicidethantodiefromanyother
cause.• Physicalabusecanoccur,beterrifying,oppressive,anddamagingevenwhenphysical
evidenceisnotonthebody.
B. Verbal Abuse – using verbal power to control, manipulate, or intimidate anotherperson.
C. EmotionalAbuse–thesystematictearingdownofanotherhumanbeingbyrejecting,ignoring,terrorizing,isolating,orcorruptingthem.• It is also the use of emotional power in a relationship to control, manipulate, or
intimidateanotherperson.• Emotional abuse is often more subtle, and often accompanies physical or verbal
abuse.
D. Spiritual Abuse – the use of spiritual power, position, or information to control,intimidateormanipulateanotherperson.• AlwaysinvolvesadistortionofthewordofGod
• AlwaysinvolvesadistortionofthecharacterofGod
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E. SexualAbuse–anysexualactivity–visual,verbal,orphysical–engaged inwithoutconsent.• Achildisneverconsideredabletoconsent.
• Mostsexualabuseofchildrenisperpetratedbyafamilymemberorsomeoneknown
tothechild.
• IntheUnitedStates,thereareabout80,000reportedincidentsofchildsexualabuseeachyear.
• OneinfivegirlsreportbeingsolicitedforsexontheInternetpriortotheageof18.
• 20%ofmenintheUnitedStatesreportbeingsexuallyabusedpriortotheageof18.
• Atleast20%ofwomenand12%ofadolescentgirlshaveexperiencedsexualassaultorrapeduringtheirlifetimes.
• About700,000womenaresexuallyassaultedeachyear in theUnitedStates,which
equivocatestomorethanoneperminute.
• Closeto100,000menarerapedeachyear.
• Twothirdsofrapevictimshadapriorrelationshiptotheiroffender.
• 70%ofreportedassaultsarecommittedagainstvictims17yearsofageoryounger.• Between 50 and 85% of American females will experience some sort of sexual
harassmentduringtheiracademicorworkinglives.
F. Rape – non-consensual sexual penetration obtained by physical force, by threat ofbodilyharm,oratatimewhenthevictimisincapableofgivingconsentduetomentalillness,mentalretardation,orintoxicationofsomekind.
G. SexualHarassment–anyactionoccurringwithintheworkplacewherebyonepersonistreatedastheobjectofanother’ssexualprerogative.
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II.TheImpactofAbuse
A. Duration,frequency,andintensityallimpacttheimpactoftrauma.• Untreatedabusecanresultinsomaticproblems.• Abuse of children causes stress that can disrupt early brain development and
developmentofthenervousandimmunesystems.• Repeatedabusecanteachavictimto“turnoff”his/heremotions.• Problemsstemmingfromabusecanimpactrelationships.
B. ATraumaReactiontoAbuse• Thereisanongoingre-experiencingofthetrauma.• Thereisanumbingofresponsiveness.• Thereareongoingincreasedarousalsymptoms.
C. Tobeavictimmeanstobesomeonewhohassufferedfromaninjuriousaction.
D. Tobe a survivormeans to be someonewhohas continued to function and learnedhowtoprosperinspiteofabuse.
III. HowCan ChristianHelpers Respond to ThoseWhoHave BeenAbused SoThatTheyAreHelpedandTransformed?
LearnfromtheLord:
A. Theymustfirstleaveglory.
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B. Theymust“becomelittle.”
C. Theymustenterdarkness.
D. TheymustbearthecharacteroftheFather,fullofGraceandTruth.
E. Theymustnotabandonthoseinneed.
F. Theymustnotloseperspectiveandallowtheirthinkingtobedistorted.
IV.Conclusion
A. Isaiah45:2-3–“Iwillgobeforeyouandmaketheroughplacessmooth;Iwillshatterthe doors of bronze and cut through iron bars. I will give you the treasures ofdarknessandhiddenwealthof secretplaces, so that youmayknow that it is I, theLORD,theGodofIsrael,whocallsyoubyyourname.”
B. Whenonepartofthebodysuffers,theentirebodyisaffected.Sufferinglimitshowlifeislived.
C. ThebodyofChristmustchoosetobeasanctuaryfortheabused.
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CRAS103StudyQuestions
1. Discussthesimilaritiesandthedifferencesofphysical,verbal,emotional,spiritual,andsexualabuse.
2. Discusschildreninregardstosexualabuse.Whywouldtheyneverbeconsideredabletoconsent?
3. According toDr. Langberg,duration, frequency, and intensityall affect the impactoftrauma.Discussthesethreefactorsregardinghoweachfactorwouldimpactavictimofabuse.
4. Whataresomeofthespiritualimplicationsofabusethatavictimmayface?
5. DiscussthewaysthatChristianhelperscanlearnfromtheLordinhowtohelpvictimsofabuseobtainhealingintheirlives.
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CRAS104:
AnxietyandDepression
ArchibaldHart,Ph.D.
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CourseDescriptionThislessonwillfocusonhowPost-TraumaticStressDisordercreatesanxietyanddepression.Dr.Hartwill discuss definitions of terms, the prevalenceof different types of trauma, risk signs,significant statistics, and prevention and intervention strategies that helpers can utilize.Studentswill learn the connectionbetweenPTSDand anxiety anddepressionproblems, andtheywillbecomemoreeducatedonhowthoseproblemscanbepreventedand/ortreated
LearningObjectives:Bytheendofthislesson:
1. Participants will be able to understand how trauma, stress, and depression/anxietyrelateinsufferersofPTSD.
2. Participantswillbeabletounderstandwhatitisabouttraumathatputspeopleatrisk
fordevelopingdepressionand/oranxietyproblems.3. Participantswill be able to learnpreventionand intervention strategies regarding the
depressionandanxietycomponentsofPTSD.
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I.HowDoTrauma,Stress,andDepressionRelate?
A. PTSD,depression,andanxietydisorder frequently followtraumaticexposure–bothseparatelyandconcurrently.
B. Intheimmediateaftermath(acutePTSD),theyappeartobeseparatedisorders.
C. InchronicPTSD,theybecomecomorbid.
II.PrevalenceofTypesofTrauma
A. Assault–38%
B. SeriousCarAccidents–28%
C. OtherAccidentsorInjury–14%
D. Fire,Flood,Earthquakes–17%
E. LifeThreateningIllness–5%
F. SuddenDeathofFriend/FamilyMember–60%
G. LearningAboutOther’sTrauma–60%
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H. War-???
III.RisksofDevelopingDepression/AnxietyProblemsFollowingPTSD
A. Traumaticstressisfarmorepowerfulandseriousthanordinaryday-to-daystress.
B. PTSDsufferersexperiencetwicetheriskformajordepressionandanxietydisorders.
C. Preexisting depression and traumatic childhoodmemories are two risk factors thatwillexacerbatetheeffectsoftrauma.
IV.AnxietyOrdersTriggeredbyPTSD
A. PanicAttacks
B. Agoraphobia
C. OtherPhobias
D. ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder
E. GeneralAnxietyDisorders
F. SeparationAnxiety
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V.DepressionDisordersTriggeredbyPTSD
A. MajorDepression
B. UnstableMoodDisorder
C. BipolarDisorder/ManicEpisodes
VI.Definitions
A. Endogenous Anxiety or Depression – Anxiety or depression “fromwithin” which isprimarilybiochemical
B. Exogenous Anxiety or Depression – Anxiety or depression “fromwithout” which isbroughtonduetolifecircumstances
VII.NeurobiologyofMoodDisorders
A. TheTraumaTriangle• Prefrontal Cortex – Orchestrates thoughts and actions with internal goals; takes
controlofemotions• Amygdala – Primary role in the processing and memory of emotional reactions,
especiallyfear• Hippocampus–Vitaltoemotionalarousalandtheformationoflong-termmemories
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B. Cortisol• Oneofthestresshormonesreleasedbytheadrenalsystem• The surge of cortisol creates the effects in the Trauma Triangle that then leads to
depressionoranxiety
VIII.Statistics
A. MajorDepressionandPTSDoccurtogetherearlyonafterthetraumain30%(PTSDat1month)
B. 17.5%hadPTSDat4months
C. 45%ofPTSDpatientshadcomorbiddepressionat4months
D. WhendepressionandPTSDarecomorbid,symptomseveritywasmoresevereoverall.Theyinteracttoincreasedistress.
IX.RiskFactors
A. RiskFactorsforDevelopingSeriousDepressionandAnxietyFollowingTrauma• Preexistingmorbidity• Lackofsocial/environmentalsupport• Prolongationoftraumaticstress• Lackofcopingskills,helplessness
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• Antisocialorborderlinepersonalitytraits
B. SuicideRiskinPTSD-RelatedDepression• Amongstcombatsoldiers,suiciderateisthehighestithaseverbeen• Suicideisseenasacopingmechanism• RiskFactors:
1. Male
2. alcoholuse3. abuse4. familyhistoryofsuicide5. poorsocialenvironment6. historyofattemptingsuicide
• CombatTraumaRiskFactors
1. multiplewounding2. extremeguiltreaction3. lossofclosefriend4. senseofhopelessness
X.ClinicalIntervention
A. ReducetheCortisolStressResponse
B. Long-termSSRI’stoCounterHippocampalAtrophy
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C. CognitiveBehavioralTherapy
D. RelaxationandMeditation
E. TargetedFamilyInterventions
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CRAS104StudyQuestions
1. Discussthedifferenttypesoftraumaandtheirprevalence.Areanyofthesesurprising;ifso,whichones?
2. WhataresomefactorsthatcouldworsentraumawithinasuffererofPTSD?
3. Define “endogenous anxiety or depression” and “exogenous anxiety or depression.”Why is understanding these definitions importantwhen examining people displayingsymptomsofPTSD?
4. Discuss the Trauma Triangle, and the importance of the prefrontal cortex, theamygdala,andthehippocampus.
5. DiscusstheclinicalandbiblicalinterventionsthatwerementionedbyDr.Hart.
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CRAS105:
TraumaandAttachment
GarySibcy,Ph.D.
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CourseDescriptionIn this lesson, Dr. Sibcy discusses the attachment theory and how it relates to trauma.Attachment is a theory of relationships and emotion,with safety being a key component inunderstandingproblems.Dr.Sibcywillteachstudentshowtoapplytheattachmenttheorytotraumasituations,andstudentswilllearntobetterunderstandthecorrelationbetweentraumaandhowpeopledorelationships.LearningObjectives:Bytheendofthislesson:
1. Participantswillbeabletounderstandthefivecomponentsoftheattachmentsystem.
2. Participantswillbeabletounderstandthefourattachmentstylesthatpeoplecanhave,
andwhateachofthestylesmeanregardinghowpeopleactinrelationships.3. Participantswillbeabletolearnhowattachmentstylesrelatetotrauma,PTSD,aswell
asunderstandingthecomponentsofeffectivetherapiescounselorscanutilize.
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I.WhatisAttachment?
A. Attachmentisatheoryofrelationshipsandemotion,wheresafetyisakeycomponentinunderstandingproblems.
B. Affect Regulation – how people learn to deal with their deepest ad strongestemotions.
C. Two sets of beliefs develop from interactions with the attachment figure: beliefsaboutselfandbeliefsaboutothers.
II.FiveComponentsoftheAttachmentSystem
A. Acaregiver’sresponsetoachildindistressaffectsthatchild’sunderlyingbeliefsabouttrust.
B. Acaregiverisa“securebase”or“safehaven”forachild.
C. Secure Base Phenomena – when children feel calm and secure, they feel free toexploretheworld.
D. Separationleadstoanxietyandanger.
E. Lossofattachmentfigure leadsto intensegriefandasenseofnotwantingtomoveon.
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III.FourAttachmentStyles
A. SecureAttachment–positiveviewofself;positiveviewofothers
B. Dismissing/AvoidantAttachment–overlypositiveviewofself;overlynegativeviewofothers
C. PreoccupiedAttachment–overlynegativeviewofself;overlypositiveviewofothers
D. Disorganized/FearfulAttachment–negativeviewofself;negativeviewofothers
IV.PTSD,Trauma,andAttachment
A. WhatisPTSD?• Exposuretoalife-threateningevent• Intenseemotionalreactiontotheevent• Re-experiencingoftheevent• Avoidanceofanythingthatcouldtriggertheemotionalresponseexperiencedduring
theevent• Hyperarousalorhyperstartletendencies
B. It is important to understand that not everyone exposed to a traumatic event willdevelopPTSD.
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C. NaturalRecovery• Re-exposuretostressfuleventswillactivatestress• When the negative expectation doesn’t happen, there is a disparity which causes
anxietytonaturallyextinguishitself• Withrepeatedpractice,anxietymayleaveentirely
D. PTSD&OtherAnxietyDisorders• Re-exposuretostressfuleventsover-activatestheemotionalsystem• Thereisnoexperienceofdisparityduetoavoidancestrategies• Unhealthytension-reductionstrategiesmaybeusedtocalmtheiremotionalsystems
E. ComponentsofEffectiveTherapies• Employtitratedexposure• Createdisparitytobringabouthealing• Usecognitiveinterventionstohelpchangenegativethinkingpatterns• Workonaffectregulationstrategies• Dealwith“relatedness”issues
F. AttachmentandtheCounselor• TherapeuticWindow– creating enough stress – but not toomuch stress – so that
disparitycanbeexperienced• Individualswithavoidantattachmentaremorelikelytohavedifficultyusingyouasa
securebase
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• Preoccupiedindividualstendtobeoverwhelmed,andtheyareverydemandingandsensitive
• Adisorganizedattachmentstylemaygiveavery inconsistentpatternofresponding
tothecounselor.
V.Attachment,PTSD,andtheFamily
A. TheangerandirritabilitycommontoPTSDcanbeverytraumatictothefamily.
B. ChildrenwhohaveaparentwithPTSDlivelife“onedge.”
C. PTSD survivors struggle with a deep sense of hollowness and emptiness. Familymembersexperiencethisemotionaldetachmentascoldnessandrejection.
D. HappyPhobia–thebrainequatespositiveemotionswithvulnerabilityinanattempttoavoidunexpectedtrauma.
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CRAS105StudyQuestions
1. Describe the attachment theory in general, and how it is important in understandpeopleandtheirrelationships.
2. Whatarethefivecomponentsoftheattachmentsystem?
3. Discussthefourattachmentstylestaughtinthevideo,andcompareandcontrasthowthesedifferentattachmentstylesaffectrelationships.
4. WhatcomponentsarerequiredforapersontobeconsideredtohavePTSD?
5. Discussthecomponentsofeffectivetherapies,andwhyeachofthesewouldbeusefulwhencounselingpeoplesufferingfromtrauma.
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CRAS106:
CounselingStrategies
EricScalise,Ph.D.;JenniferCisney,M.A.;KevinEllers,D.Min.
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CourseDescriptionThis lesson, led by an expert panel, will expose students to counseling strategies regardingtrauma survivors. Dr. Scalise, Dr. Ellers, and Jennifer Cisney will explain different models ofcounselingthatcanbeusedwithtraumasurvivors,indicationsandcontraindicationsrelatedtocaregiving, the importance of a multidisciplinary intervention approach, and the need forsupport systems. Finally, the panelwill discuss the recovery processwith a biblicalmodel ofhealingandrestoration.
LearningObjectives:Bytheendofthislesson,students:
1. Will beable to learn the characteristicsof acute care, andhowpsychological first aiddiffersfrompsychotherapy.
2. Will be able to learn the contraindications of acute care, and when a person needs
immediatementalhealthintervention.3. Will be able to learn how to structure a community team that ismultidisciplinary, as
wellaswhattheroleofthechurchcanberegardingcrisisinterventionstrategies.
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I.AcuteTraumaandStress
A. Theinitialresponsetoacrisisisnotpsychotherapy.
B. PsychologicalFirstAid–Immediateresponsethatcanbeperformedbyanyonewhoistrained.
C. CharacteristicsofAcuteCare• Supportive• Stabilizing• Practical
D. In a crisis, people aren’t processing information, but rather they are feelinginformation.
E. Crisis responders canhelp alleviate acute stress by giving information to help themunderstandwhytheyarefeelingandexperiencingwhattheyare.
F. Whoneedsacutecareandwhodoesn’t?• Psychologicaltriageisextremelyimportant.• Forexample,alittlebitofconfusionfollowingtraumaisnormal.However,notbeing
intouchwithrealityrequiresintervention.• Suicidal ideation,extremeangerorviolence, self-destructivebehaviors,oranything
thatcanbeofimmediatedangertothepersonneedstobeaddressedimmediately.
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G. Whatarethecontraindicationsofacutecare?
• Homicidal, suicidal, psychotic, loss of touch with reality – Any of these behaviors
requirementalhealthcare• Sometimeswhenacrisiscomesuponsomeonewhoalreadyhasapreexistingissue
he/sheisstrugglingwith,thenormalcopingmechanismsarenotjustoverwhelmed,butarecompletelyshutdown
• If someone cannot be stabilized, he/she will need immediate mental health
intervention
H. StrategiestoDealwithImmediateGriefifSomeoneisFacingaLoss• Cometotermswiththerealityofwhat’shappened• Note:Debriefingsareonlydoneinagroupsetting.Crisisinterventionsmaybedone
oneonone.
II.MultidisciplinaryApproach
A. Churchescancreatecommunityteamsforcrisisintervention.
B. Amultidisciplinary teamwouldhavementalhealthprofessionals, clergy,peers, andpeoplewhohavehadlosses/traumathemselves.
C. Empowerthelocalstoformcommunityteamsandhavelocalresources.Peopleoftenshowupatthebeginningbutthenaregone. Aperson’scrisismayhitmonthslater,notduringtheacutestage
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III.RoleoftheChurchAftertheTrauma
A. Bealong-termsupportsystem.
B. Some symptoms are normal responses, but how, when, and to what level peopleexperiencethosesymptomswillvaryfrompersontoperson.
C. TheRoleChanges:Thelong-termroleofthechurchshapesthewaypeopleintegratethetraumaticexperienceintheirliveswhetherinapositiveornegativeway.Thiscanbecriticalforpeoplewhentheyareputtingtheirlivesbacktogether.
D. Thechurchshouldbethereforpeopleastheyprocesscognitively.
E. Peopleneedtohavethefreedomandspacetoprocesswhathappened.
F. Peopleneedtohavetimetocalmthemselvesinordertoquietthemselvesandcalmtheirsystemdown,beingcarefulnottoisolatethemselvesfromothers.
IV.GoodIntentionsvs.GoodResults
A. Itisveryimportanttobetrainedincrisisintervention.
B. Somepeoplemakethemistakeoftryingtofixsomething,whenpeoplereallyneedalovingpresence.
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C. TheHoly Spirit’s presence in the responder’s life can speak volumes to a person incrisis.
D. Bediscerningandwise.
E. Provideasafe,lovingenvironmentwherepeoplecantalk.
F. Beasafepersonwhoisnotafraidofother’spain.
G. Believersengagingpeopleincrisisortraumamustunderstandthatthepeopleincrisisareoftenhavingacrisisoffaith.
H. Dothisworkoneselfandknowone’sowntheologyofsuffering. BelievershavethehopeofChrist–Hecanhealthepainandtransformtheperson.
V.Conclusion
A. Importantcounselingstrategiesincludebeingthereinthemoment,notdoinglotsofcognitivework,psychological triage,prioritize,understand theprocess,havea teamapproachthat ismultidisciplinary,andhavingthechurchoffer long-termcommunitysupportandcare.
B. Crisisinterventionisnotasmuchaboutdoingasitisaboutbeing.
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C. Crisisinterventionisoneofthetoughestministriestobeapartof,becausethehelperwill be walking through some of people’s darkest times. If one chooses to do so,he/shewillhavetheblessingandhonorofbeingthereforsomeonewhenhe/she ismostopentoGod’stransformativepower.
D. Peoplearenothumandoings;theyarehumanbeings.ThevalueofpresenceiswhatChristcallsbelieversto.
E. It is a sacred trust to engagewith people at theirmoment of crisis and need, andbelievershavetheopportunitytobethebodyofChristonthisearth
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CRAS106StudyQuestions
1. Discuss the characteristics of acute care and how it differs from traditionalpsychotherapy.
2. Whatispsychologicaltriage?
3. Discussthecontraindicationsofacutecareandwhenitmightbenecessarytoreferapersonformentalhealthintervention.
4. Whataretheadvantagesofhavingamultidisciplinarycommunityteamwhenengagingincrisisintervention?
5. Discuss the role of the church after trauma, and why it is important to a localcommunitytohavethesupportofthechurch.
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CRAS107:
ImpactDynamicsofCrisisandTrauma
JenniferCisney,M.A.
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CourseDescriptionInthislesson,JenniferCisneywilldefinepsychologicalfirstaidincrisisinterventionanddiscusstheimpactofcrisisandtraumaontheindividualinabroadcontext.Furthermore,studentswillbecome familiarwith the variousways people battle symptoms. Studentswill learn the firststepsregardingassessmenttoolsandprotocolsinrespondingtosomeoneincrisisandtraumasituations.
LearningObjectives:Bytheendofthislesson:
1. Participantswillbeabletolearnthehistoryandbackgroundofcrisisintervention,basicdefinitions,andtheimportanceofcrisisinterventionbystudyingabroadercontext.
2. Participantswillbeabletounderstandthegeneral,emotional,behavioral,physical,and
spiritualsymptomsofpost-traumaticstress.3. Participantswillbeabletolearnbasicprinciplesregardingthefirststepsinresponding
topeopleincrisis.
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I.BackgroundofCrisisIntervention
A. Crisisinterventionisarelativelynewfield,andmoderndaycrisisinterventionhasitsrootsinthemilitary.
B. Studiesshowthatearlyinterventionreduceschronicpsychiatricmorbidity.
C. DynamicsofModernCrisisIntervention• Immediacy• Proximity• Expectancy
D. Definitions• CriticalIncident–thecatalystforemotionalorpsychologicaltrauma• Crisis–thereactionoftheindividualtotheincidentthathasoccurred• CrisisIntervention–theapplicationof“psychologicalfirstaid”
E. PsychologicalFirstAid• Stabilizepeopleoftheirsymptoms• Symptomreduction• Reestablishafunctionalcapacity• Seekahigherlevelofcare
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F. “Whilemostsurvivorsofviolenceandmassdisasterwillrecovernormallyfromtheirpsychological post-traumatic stress, it is important to do early psychologicalinterventions to thosewho are in need. The interventions should be phasicmulti-component integrated intervention systems.” (Mental Health and Mass ViolenceReport,2002,NIMH)
G. ConsiderFollow-UpServicesFor:• Thebereaved• Thosewithpreexistingpsychiatricdisorders• Thoserequiringmedicalsurgicalintervention• ThosewithAcuteStressDisorder• Thosewithchronicorintenseexposure• Thosewhorequestadditionalcare
H. BroaderContext• 90%ofU.S.citizenswillbeexposedtoatraumaticeventintheirlifetime.Ofthose,
13%offemalesand6%ofmaleswilldevelopPTSD.• CrisisinterventionseekstopreventtheonsetofPTSD• SuicideFollowingTraumaticEvents
1. 63%increaseinfirstyearafteranearthquake2. 31%increaseinfirsttwoyearsafterahurricane3. 14%increasefouryearsafteraflood
• U.S.citizensaged12orolderexperienced37millioncrimesin1996.• Eachyear,approximatelyonemillionpeoplebecomevictimsofviolentcrimewhileat
work.
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• In 1994, U.S hospital emergency rooms treated approximately 1.4 million injuriesresultingfrominterpersonalactsofviolence.
• In1997,therewere304actsofinternationalterrorismwithone-thirddirectedatU.S.
targets.• AmongurbanU.S.firefighters,almost32%wereassessedwithsymptomsconsistent
withadiagnosisofPTSD.
II.SignsandSymptoms
A. Post-traumaticstressisactuallyahelpfulmechanism,createdbyGod,asaresponsetothreatsofsafety.
B. In thecrisismoment, the frontal lobeof thebrainbecomesdisabled,anddecision-makingishandledbytheamygdala.
C. In the crisismoment, blood flow is redirected from vital organs to themuscles toincreasephysicalstrength.
D. Inthecrisismoment,awarenessofpainislessened.
E. Post-traumaticstressisthenormalreactiontoanabnormalevent.
F. GeneralSymptomsofPost-TraumaticStress• ConfusionandanInabilitytoConcentrate
• DifficultyMakingDecisions
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• SensoryDistortions• InappropriateGuiltandRegret• PreoccupationwiththeEvent• InabilitytoUnderstandtheConsequencesofTheirBehavior• PsychosisandLossofTouchwithReality
G. EmotionalSymptomsofPost-TraumaticStress• HighlevelsofAnxietyandIrritability
• InappropriateLevelsofAnger• Panic• VegetativeDepression• ExtremeFear,Phobia• ExtremeGrief
H. BehavioralSymptomsofPost-TraumaticStress• ImpulsivenessandRiskTaking
• Hyper-StartledResponse• CompulsiveBehaviors• WithdrawalandIsolation• FamilyDiscord• CryingSpellsandDisconnectedStares• ViolenceandAntisocialBehavior
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I. PhysicalSymptomsofPost-TraumaticStress• RapidorSlowedHeartbeat
• Headaches• HyperventilatingorMuscleSpasms• PsychogenicSweating• ExtremeFatigueorExhaustion• Indigestion,Nausea,Vomiting• BloodinStool,Sputum,Vomit,orUrine• ChestPainorLossofConsciousness
J. SpiritualSymptomsofPost-TraumaticStress• AngerDirectedatGod
• WithdrawalfromFaith-BasedCommunity• ClingingtoFaith
K. Learningskillsofassessmentiskeytoeffectivecrisisintervention.
L. Crisis interventionists need to help victims understand that the symptoms they areexperiencingareanormalreactiontoanabnormalevent.
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III.Cautions
A. Bewareoftheprincipleofvicarioustraumatization.• Peoplecanbetraumatizedbyhearingabouttraumathatsomeoneelseexperienced• Circles of Impact/Homogenous Groups – people grouped together should all have
beenimpactedsimilarlyandallshouldbewitnessesofthetraumaticevent
B. Thecrisisresponseproviderwillneedtogetcareforhimself/herself.
IV.Conclusion
A. Anyonewhohasadequatetrainingcanprovidecrisisintervention.
B. Crisisinterventionshouldbeperformedbyteams.
C. Churches should form crisis response teams, support groups, and training programsforhelpingthosethathaveexperiencedcrisis,trauma,orloss.
D. Crisis intervention isabout immediate response, so respondersmustbeprepared inadvance.
E. Christianshavetheprimarycomponentofhealingtooffertothosewhoarehurting,andthatcomponentishope.
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CRAS107StudyQuestions
1. Discussthethreedynamicsofmoderncrisisintervention.
2. Whatarethepurposesofpsychologicalfirstaid?
3. Whoshouldcrisisrespondersconsiderforfollow-upservices?
4. Compare and contrast the general, emotional, behavioral, physical, and spiritualsymptomsofpost-traumaticstress.
5. Discusstheprincipleofvicarioustraumatization,andhowthispracticallyappliestocrisisresponse.
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CRAS108:
MethodsandTechniquesforImmediateResponse
ThomasWebb,Th.M.
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CourseDescriptionThislessonoverviewstheprocessofCriticalIncidentStressManagement(CISM)withafocusonspiritual crisis intervention.Howdoes one bear another’s burdenwhen the victim expressesdeepspiritualdistressintheformofquestionssuchas“WhydidGodallowmychildtodie?”or“I feel like God has abandoned me!” Chaplain Thomas Webb will guide students throughassessmentcriteriaforcrisisintervention,particularlythatofaspiritualnature.
LearningObjectives:Bytheendofthislesson:
1. Participantswill be able to know thebasic termsof crisis intervention, aswell as themultipletypesofCISMinterventions.
2. Participants will be able to know the identity and purpose of a spiritual crisis
interventionist.3. Participantswillbeabletoknowtheassessmentcriteriaforspiritualcrisisintervention.
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I.Definitions
A. Thefieldof“crisisintervention”encompasses(1)providingmaterialaid,suchasfood,shelter,clothing,aidinprocessinginsuranceand(2)providingcrisiscaretoindividualsoverwhelmedfromthetraumaticstressofacriticalincident.
B. The term “crisis” refers to the state of impairment in functioning that a personexperiencesfirstphysically,cognitively,andemotionallyandthenlaterimpairmentinrelationshipshorizontallywithfamilyandfriendsandverticallywithGod.
C. The term “critical incident” refers to any event that an individual experiences andresults in a state of impairment in functioning physically, psychologically, andrelationally.
D. AnOverviewChartofExistingCrisisInterventionModels
CriticalIncidentStressDebriefing
(Dr.JeffMitchell)
PsychologicalDebriefing
(Dr.A.Dyregrov)
GroupCrisisIntervention
(NationalOrganizationforVictimAssistance)
Multiple-StressorDebriefing
(AmericanRedCross)
CriticalEventDebriefing
(Dr.J.Stokes)
1.Introduction Introduction Introduction Event Introduction
2.Fact Fact Event FeelingsandReactions
ChronologicalReconstruction
3.Thought Thought Aftermath CopingCognitive–AffectiveReactions
4.Reaction Sensory ExpectationsFuture Termination Symptoms
5.Symptoms Normalization Education Teaching(Coping
Strategies)6.Teaching
(CopingStrategies) Closure Conclusion Wrap-up
7.Re-entry Follow-upDebriefing
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E. The common goal of each of thesemodels is to help small groups of individuals toregain normal functioning (homeostasis or balance) physically, psychologically, andrelationally.
F. Themosteffectivemeansofconductingcrisisinterventionisusingamulti-componentresponsesystemthatstrategicallyassessestheimpairmentofindividualsandemploysthemostsuitableinterventiontouseattheappropriatetime.
G. “Inallthecontroversy,criticismandresearchdebateonthemeritsofdebriefing[earlyintervention], certain constants are emerging. The most effective methods formitigatingtheeffectsofexposuretotrauma…,thosewhichwillhelpkeepourpeoplehealthy and in service,are thosewhich use early intervention, aremulti-modal andmulti-component. That is, they use different ‘active ingredients’…, and thesecomponents are used at the appropriate time with the right target group.” (Dr.HaydenDuggan)
II. Critical Incident Stress Management (International Critical Incident StressFoundation)
A. TheICISF’smodelofCISMisrecognizedbytheUnitedNationsandbyfederalandstate
agencies.
B. CISMrepresentsanapproachtocrisisintervention,whichis• Comprehensive(inscopeofpre-,mid-,andpost-crisis)• Phasesensitive(tochangingstatesofindividuals’levelofimpairmentandfunctioning)• Integrated(interventionscomplimentaryinrestoringfunctioning)• Multi-component(varietyofinterventionstoaddressspecificneeds)
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C. ChartofICISFMulti-ComponentCrisisInterventionTacticsIntervention Timing TargetGroup PotentialGoals
Pre-incidentPlanningandPreparation
Priortocriticalincidentoccurring
Anticipatedpopulationgroups
AnticipateguidanceFosterresistanceto
stressPromoteresilience
Assessment Pre-intervention Thosedirectlyandindirectlyexposed
Determineneedforintervention
StrategicPlanning Pre-eventandduringevent
Anticipatedexposedandvictimpopulations
Criticallyplancrisisresponse
IndividualCrisisIntervention Asneeded Individualsas
identified
AssessmentPsychologicalandspiritualfirstaid
EducationFacilitatecontinued
support
Intervention Timing TargetGroup PotentialGoalsLargeGroupCrisis
Intervention
A. Demobilization Atshiftdisengagement
Emergencypersonnel
DecompressionEasetransition
TriageFacilitatefollow-up
B. RespiteCenter On-goingatlargescaleincidents
Emergencypersonnel
RefreshmentTriageSupport
C. CrisisManagementBrief Asneeded Heterogeneous
largegroups
InformControlrumors
Increasecohesion
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Intervention Timing TargetGroup PotentialGoalsSmallGroupCrisis
Intervention
D. CrisisManagementBrief
Asneeded
Heterogeneoussmallgroupsseekingresources&information
InformControlrumors
Increasecohesion
E. DefusingOn-goingevents
Post-eventswithin12hours
Smallhomogeneousgroups(similar
experienceoftraumaexperience)
StabilizationReduceacutedistress
InformationFacilitateresilience
F. GroupDebriefing(CISD)
Post-EventH. 1-10daysfor
acuteeventsI. 3-4weeks
post-disasterrecoveryphase
Smallhomogeneousgroups(similar
experienceoftraumaexperience)
AssessmentPsychologicalandspiritual
firstaidEducation
Facilitatecontinuedsupport
Intervention Timing TargetGroup PotentialGoals
FamilyCrisisIntervention
Pre-eventAsneededduringand
post-eventFamilies
Pre-eventpreparationIndividualandsmallgroup
interventions(CMB,Defusing,CISD)
Organizational/Community
InterventionandConsultation
Pre-eventAsneededduringand
post-event
Organizations/Communitiesaffectedby
criticalincident
Improveorganizationalpreparednessand
responseConsultleadership
PastoralCrisisIntervention Asneeded
Individualsorgroupswhodesirefaith-basedpresence
andcrisisintervention
Faith-basedsupportRestorespiritualfunctioning
inrelationshipwithGod
Follow-up/Referral Asneeded
Interventionrecipientsand
exposedindividuals
Assurecontinuityofcare
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III.ApplicationofCISMintheCommunity
A. RequirementsofFormingofaChurchCISMTeam • Identifyingthepeopletheteamwillserve(churchmembersandcommunity)• Establishing the business operating identity (a separate non-profit corporation or
functionasaministryofthechurch)• Recruitingandtrainingteammembers(mentalhealthprofessionalandpeers)• Developingrelationshipswiththeidentifiedpopulationtobeserved• Raisingfundingfortheteam’soperation
B. BenefitsofaCISMTeam• Provides an effective and efficientmeans to show the love ofGod to neighbors in
needofspiritualandemotionalfirstaid,whichotherwisemightbeneglected• BuildsrelationshipbondsthatmayopendiscussionsabouttheGospel• Enableschurchestohaveacadreoftrainedcrisiscare-giverstoattendtomembers’
crisis needs (when hospitalized, after learning of a life threatening illness, such ascancer,orsuddenunemploymentorlossofahome)
• Providesarecognizedmeanstoworkwithgovernmentofficialsatdisastersites
IV.AssessingandRespondingtoaSpiritualCryofDistressVersusaCrisisofFaith
A. Assessfirstthenatureandseverityofthecriticalincident—“Howbigwastherock
tossedintothepond?”• Typeofcriticalincident(fire,flood,caraccident,shooting,bombing,etc.)
• Severity(ofinjuries;ofdeaths;ofnatureofviolence;ofpropertyloss)
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• Primaryshockwavevictims(thoseclosesttocriticalincident)
• Secondaryshockwavevictims(thoseimpactedbyripplesofshockwave)Durationoftheevent
B. AssesstheImpactontheIndividual
• Byobservingthefollowingaboutimpactedindividuals
1. Speech(rapid,slow,halting)
2. Emotion(fear,panic,anger,despair,shock)
3. Appearance(disheveled,tattered,bloody)
4. Activitylevel(hyperalert,hyperactive,lethargic)
5. Alertness(concretethoughts,tangentialthoughts)
• Bynotingthesymptomsinthefollowingcategories
1. Physical(vacantstare,rapidheartandbreathingrate,sweating)
2. Cognitive(troublemakingdecisions,difficultywithmemory)
3. Emotional(fear,panic,anger,helplessness,hopelessness,despair)
4. Behavioral(withdrawaland/ordifficultyinrelationships,eating/sleepingchanges)
5. Spiritual(angeratGod,despair,lossofspiritofthankfulness,nodesiretocontinuewithrighteousliving)
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C. AssessingandRespondingtoaSpiritualCryofDistressandaCrisisofFaith
AssessmentCriteria SpiritualCryofDistress CrisisofFaith
Timeelapsedfromtheimpactofthecriticalincident Relativelysoon
Later(aftersomedaysofattemptingtointeractin
relationships)
PrevalentTraumaSymptoms
• Physicalshockconditions(vacantstare)
• CognitiveImpairment• EmotionalDistress
• Behavioralimpairmentinhorizontalrelationshipswith
family,etc.Ø Withdrawal(Retreatsfromsocialinteractionoffamily
andworkplace)Ø Inabilitytocommunicate
andgainsupport(Arguments/Frustration/Despair)
• SpiritualimpairmentinverticalrelationshipswithGod
Ø Lackofaspiritofthankfulness
Ø Godseemsdistantandone’snormaltheological
worldviewseemsuselessinmakingsenseoflife
RelationalContext Focusonselfandone’sstateofbeing
• Focusonimpairmentinrelationshipshorizontallyand
vertically• “Nooneseemsto
understand--notmywife,notmyfriends,notevenGod!”
CrisisInterventionGoalRestorefromthestateofshocktofunctioninginrelationshipshorizontallyandvertically
Restorehopeandaspiritofthankfulnessinrelationships
D. RespondinginSpiritualAlignmenttoIndividualsOverwhelmedwithTraumaticStress• Hearing the cry of the individual requires hearing accurately their expression of
spiritualandemotionaldistressandvalidatingthroughaparaphrase.• Exploringthesignificanceoftherelationshipimpactedbythecriticalincidentfurther
providesasenseofvalidationoftheindividualandbolstershopeastheambassadorofGodhasheardtheircry.
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CRAS108StudyQuestions
1. Whatarethepurposesofcrisisintervention?
2. Inassessingacriticalincident,whatshouldoneexamine?
3. Inassessingtheimpactonanindividual,whatshouldoneexamine?
4. Discuss the implications of spiritual crisis intervention, and when crisis respondersshouldapproachasituationusingspiritualcrisisintervention.
5. Definetheterms“crisisintervention,”“crisis,”and“criticalincident.”
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CRAS109:
PeerSupportandAccountability
JoshuaStraub,Ph.D.
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CourseDescriptionThis lesson discusses the importance of peer support and accountability regarding crisisintervention.JoshuaStraubwilladdresskeyprinciplesregardingcrisisinterventionasitrelatesto having a strong support system in place for the individualswhoexperience crises in theirlives.Hewillalsogivestudentscautionsregardingpeersupport,sothattheywillknowhowtoproperlyinterveneinacrisiscontext.LearningObjectives:Bytheendofthislesson:
1. Participantswillbeabletounderstandtheroleofthefamilyandofthechurchincrisis
intervention.
2. ParticipantswillbeabletolearnwhattheSAFERmodelis,andhowitshouldbeused.3. ParticipantswillbeabletounderstandwhattheBiblesaysaboutcrisisintervention.
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I.EffectiveInterventionsforPreventingPTSD
A. Proximity
B. Immediacy
C. Expectancy
II.CrisisIntervention
A. The purpose of crisis intervention is to intervene effectively, as immediately aspossible,asclosetotheeventaspossible,creatingexpectancytoheal.
B. Crisis responders help victims of crisis put language to the event, allowing them toeffectivelytalkaboutwhattheyhavebeenthrough.
C. Itiscriticallyimportanttoestablishpeersupportandaccountability.
D. PTSDPrevalence• 10-15%ofLawEnforcementofficers• 10-30%ofFirefighters• 16%ofVietnamVeterans• 20%ofIraqWarVeterans
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II.PeerSupport
A. EstablishingCredibility• Useapeerwhenrecipientgroupmemberisspeciallyeducatedortrained• Developrapportandcredibilityamongthegroupmembers• Useapeerwhenthegroupmemberextendsminimaltrusttooutsiders• It isnottypicallynecessarytousepeerswhenworkingwithageneralpopulationof
victims
E. CautionsRegardingPeerSupport• Considertheneedforamentalhealthprofessional• Understandthatcrisisinterventionispsychologicalfirstaid• Knowwhenoneisoverhis/herheadandmakeareferral• Bemindfulofcountertransferance
F. ImportanceofFamilyandFamilyIntervention• Educatethefamilyaboutimportantfactorsandconsiderations• Teachstressmanagementtechniques• Teachfamilyhowtotellthestoryinasafeway• Recognizewhentoreferasafamily
G. WhatNottoDo• Donotargueabouttheirexperienceorminimizetheirproblem
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• Donotover-spiritualizetheirexperience• DonotuseChristianclichés
III.TheS.A.F.E.R.Model
A. Stabilizethesituation.
B. Acknowledgethecrisis.
C. Facilitate theunderstanding that they arehaving anormal reaction to an abnormalevent.
D. Encourageeffectivecopingandmechanismsofaction.• Teachstressmanagement• Information is king– crisis responders can’tovereducate the symptoms theymight
experience• Whathelpedtheminthepast?• Frontallobenotfunctioningcorrectly;don’tmakemajorlifedecisions.• Helpthemresolveconflict• Don’tdiscountthepoweroftheHolySpirittotransformandchangelives,andtoheal
people.
E. RecoveryandReferral
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IV.WhattheBibleSaysRegardingCrisisIntervention
A. Psalm 19:14 – “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart beacceptableinYoursight,OLord,myRockandmyRedeemer.”
B. Acts 4:13 – “When they saw the courageof Peter and John and realized theywereunschooled,ordinarymen,theywereastonishedandtheytooknotethatthesemenhadbeenwithJesus.”
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CRAS109StudyQuestions
1. DiscusstheeffectiveinterventionsnecessaryforpreventingPTSD.
2. What does it mean to establish peer support and accountability in a crisis context?Whatwouldthislooklike?
3. Discusstheimportanceoffamilyandfamilyintervention.
4. Whataresomeofthecautionsthatwerediscussedregardingpeersupport?
5. DiscusseachcomponentoftheS.A.F.E.R.model.
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CRAS110:
SurvivorGuiltandFosteringResiliency
KevinEllers,D.Min.
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CourseDescriptionFollowing traumatic events, survivors frequently struggle with a broad range of thoughts,feelings,andreactionsastheytrytoputtheir livesbacktogetherinthepost-traumajourney.Feelings of guilt are common during this road to recovery. Dr. Kevin Ellers will discuss thecritical role that the church can play through this process in helping to help people growthroughtheadversecircumstancesbyenhancingresiliencyinthepreandpost-traumajourney.
LearningObjectives:Bytheendofthislesson:
1. Participantswillbeabletodefinecriticalelementsofsurvivorguilt,andidentifywaysto
helppeopledistinguishbetweentrueandfalseguiltwhilelearningthepurposeofguilt.
2. Participantswillbeabletoeffectivelydiscussspecificinterventionsforsurvivorguilt,aswellasdefinekeyelementsofresiliency.
3. Participants will be able to identify biblical principles for coping with adversity, and
discusswaysinwhichthechurchcanfosterandsustainresiliencyandhope.
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I.SurvivorGuiltFollowingTraumaticEvents
A. Typical Definition –wondering “why them and notme” after surviving a traumaticincidentinwhichotherslosttheirlives.
B. BroaderDefinition–the“ifonly”statementsthatcancolor,ordiscolor,therestofaperson’slife.
C. Guilthasbothaffectiveandcognitiveelements.Guiltstemsfrominternalbeliefsnotbytheexternalcause.
D. Guiltmaybeviewedintwocategories:• Realguilt–involvedactsofomissionorcommissionthatendangeredorcontributed
toharmofselfand/orothers• Imaginedguilt–wishfulthinkingaboutone’sabilitytohavechosenadifferentcourse
ofactionthatwouldhaveinsomewayimpactedtheeventandalteredtheoutcome
E. Shameistheclosecousinofguilt.Guiltsays“Ididsomethingwrong,”andshamesays“IamabadpersonforwhatIdid.”
F. FourFunctionsofGuilt• Defendsagainsthelplessness• Effectsself-punishment• Inhibitsimpulses• Preventstheeventfrombecomingmeaningless
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G. GuiltCanAlso• Stoppeoplefromdoingsomethingthatiswrong• Motivatepeopletomakeamendsforintentionallyorunintentionallyhurtingothers• Helppeopleanticipatebaddecisionsbeforeengaginginharmfulbehavior• Maskotherissuessuchasgrief• Defendpeopleagainstpowerlessness
II. HelpingSurvivorsProcessFeelingsofGuilt intheAftermathofTraumaandLoss
A. Tohelp,provideasafeenvironmentforpeopletoexpresstheirfeelingsofguilt.
B. Tohelp,letpeopleunderstandtheirtraumastory.
C. Helppeopleunderstandhowtheyfeelguilt.
D. Explorethefactorsthatcontributetofeelingsofguilt.
E. Romans4teachesthatactionsshouldbebaseduponinternalconvictions.
F. Shameislethal.
G. Mourningthelossisanimportantstepinhealing.
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H. Teachsurvivorsthebody’snaturalresponsetostress.
I. Helpsurvivorsunderstandthehumansurvivalresponse.
J. Thebodymayshutdowntotallyortimemayseemtoslowdown.
K. TrueguiltcomesfromGod.FalseguiltcomesfromSatan.
L. HelpsurvivorsseetheirsurvivalasagiftfromGod
M. Guilt canbeadaptivewhen it serves to leadto transformativechangeswithinone’scharacter,perceptions,andactions.
III.FosteringResiliencyinTraumaSurvivors
A. Churcheshaveapowerfulroleinenhancingresiliency.
• Importanceofpaintingarealpictureofsufferingandadversityinlife.• Nietzsche’s famous statement, “That which does not kill memakes me stronger,”
ringstrueformanysurvivors.• ManyScripturesconfirmtheadversityof lifeformosthumanbeingsandyetclearly
portraythatinthisadversity,believerscangrowandmature.
1. Ecclesiastes11:82. 1Peter4:12-19
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• GodhaspromisedtobewithHispeopleandthatHeunderstandstheirsuffering.
1. Isaiah53:3
2. Hebrews4:14-16
B. ResiliencyistheAbilityTo• Copewellwithhighlevelsofongoingdisruptivechange• Sustaingoodhealthandenergyinthemidstofstress• Bouncebackfromsetbacks• Overcomeadversity• Changetonewwaysofworkingandlivingwhenanoldwayisimpossible• Accomplishallofthiswithoutactingdysfunctionally.
C. PersonalityTraitsofResilientPeople
• Extroversion• Highself-esteem• Assertiveness• Hardiness• Internallocusofcontrol• Cognitiveleveloffeedback
D. Ego-Resistance – Flexibility, energy assertiveness, humor, transcendent attachment,andagoodcapacityforaffectregulation.
E. Resiliencyissomethingpeopledo,ratherthansomethingthattheyhave.
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F. TheLatinrootofresiliencymeansto“jumpback.”
G. Resiliencyismulti-dimensional.Peoplearebothtraumatizedandresilientatthesametime.
H. Helppeopleunderstandthattheexperienceoftraumawillchange.
I. Continental Divide Principle – “Stress can strengthen some people or break othersaltogether.”–AbrahamMaslow.
J. Post-traumaticresilienceisassociatedwithegoresiliencewhichincludes:• Flexibility• Energyassertiveness• Humor• Transcendentdetachment• Goodcapacityforaffectregulation
K. Howdopeopleenhanceresiliency?• Thecaregivershouldexplorecoredisruptionsinthefollowingareastohelpsurvivors
rebuild.
1. Safety2. Trust
3. Control4. EsteemIntimacy
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• AssessingVulnerability
1. Copingstrategiesandstyles2. Ageordevelopmentallevelofthetraumatizedindividual
3. Personalgender-specificcharacteristics4. Social-cognitivefactors5. Thestressandsymptomsexperiencedbyclosefamilymembers
• AssessingtheSurvivor’sView
1. Definetherealityofthesituation2. Acceptresponsibilityandavoidblame3. Maintaingoodphysical,emotional,andspiritualhealth4. Developgoodthinkingandproblemsolvingskills5. Establishhealthyboundariestokeepgoodinandbadout6. Mobilizetowardpositive,manageableactionssteps
• JohnHopkin’sModel–CreateResistance,EnhanceResiliency,andSpeedRecovery
IV.Conclusion
A. Romans5:1-5-“...AndwerejoiceinthehopeofthegloryofGod.Notonlyso,butwe also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering producesperseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does notdisappoint us, becauseGodhaspouredout his love intoour hearts by theHolySpirit,whomhehasgivenus”
B. “Thebeautifulpeoplearethosewhohaveknowndefeat,knownsuffering,known
struggle,known lossandhave foundtheirwayoutof thedepths. Thesepeoplehaveappreciationandsensitivityandanunderstandingoflifethatfillsthemwithcompassion, gentleness, ad adeep loving concern. Beautiful peopledonot justhappen.”–ElizabethKubler-Ross
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CRAS110StudyQuestions
1. Compareandcontrastrealguiltandimaginedguilt.
2. Discuss the functions of guilt, andwhy it is important to understand guilt’s role in aperson’slife
3. Howcanonehelp survivors process feelingsof guilt in the aftermathof traumaandloss?
4. Howcanthechurchhelpfosterresiliencyintraumasurvivors?
5. Discuss the importance of assessing both vulnerability and the survivor’s viewwhenprocessingguiltandfosteringresiliencyintraumasurvivors.
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CRAS111:
ManagingtheHighCostofCare
EricScalise,Ph.D.
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CourseDescriptionIn this lesson,Dr. Eric Scalisewill discuss the importanceof self-careandgive resources andclearguidanceregardingself-assessment.Theworldtodayisonefullofstressandtrauma,andthose in the ministry or helping profession need to become educated on the topic ofcompassionfatigue.Dr.Scalisewilldiscusshowcaregiverscantakecareofthemselves,developapersonalstresspreventioncareplanandsurvivecounselingstress.LearningObjectives:Bytheendofthislesson:
1. Participantswill be able to understandboth the building blocks and consequences of
stress,andlearnhowpeoplehandleexpectations.
2. Participantswillbeabletounderstandtheconceptofcompassionfatigueandwhyitisimportanttothoseinthehelpingprofession.
3. Participants will be able to learn practical ways to self-assess and survive counseling
stress.
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I.GeneralPrinciplesRegardingStress
A. Thisworldisfullofstressandtrauma.
B. Thechurchneedstobethepeoplewhohelpaddressthistraumaandstress.
C. Culture today tends to define success in quantitative numbers, but people need toconsiderqualitativeindicators.
D. Individualexpectationsmightbe legitimate,but thecompositeexpectationsmaybeoverwhelming.
E. Counselorsandministryleadersareoftennotallowedtofail,hurt,orbehuman.
F. Asstressincreases,sodoesresistancetogettinghelp,producingcrises.
G. Peoplemustconsiderboundariestobeanimportantprinciple.
H. Itisoftenthejourneyandtheprocessofworkingthroughthepain,trauma,grief,andlossthatbringssurvival,health,andgrowth.
I. HowExpectationsareOftenHandled• Preoccupationwithstress-producingsituationsorindividuals• Overindulgenceinescapebehaviors
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• Avoidanceofintimacyinfavoroffantasy
• Controllingtheenvironment• Leavingtheprofessionorministry
J. BuildingBlocksofStress• RoleAmbiguity–“WhatamIsupposedtobedoing?”• RoleConflict–“AmIdoingtherightthing?”• RoleOverload–“AmIdoingtoomuch?”• RoleInconsequentiality–“IswhatI’mdoingreallymakingadifference?”• RoleIsolation–“AmIalonetoomuch?”• RoleRigidity–“AmIstillincontrol?”
K. ConsequencesofStress• Stressis“thenonspecificresponseofthebodybonanydemand.”–Dr.HansSelye• Canhaveapsychosocialorbiogenicorientation• Adrenalineandcortisol
1. Constrictscapillaries2. Reducesthebody’sabilitytoflushoutbadcholesterol3. Promotesheartdisease4. Impacts a person’s ability for short-term memory and can cause cognitionproblems
• 25%ofallprescriptionswrittenareforpsychotropicdrugs.–U.S.Dept.ofHealthand
HumanServices
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II.CompassionFatigue
A. Thetermwasfirstcoinedintheearly1990sbyCharlesFigley.
B. Itissometimesreferredtoassecondaryorvicarioustrauma.
C. Theeffectsofstress,likesleeploss,arecumulative.
D. TwoTypesofStress• Thestressoftheministryorprofession• Thestressbroughtintotheministryorprofession• “Ismy profession causing the stress and problems inmy life, or is it revealing the
stressandproblemsinmylife?
E. SurvivingCounselingStress• Learntodepersonalizetheprocessandlimittimearoundnegativepeople.• Don’tforgetone’sFirstLovebecauseapersonisnottheministry.• Learntorestandslowdownthepaceofchange.• Learntobesilentandstill.• Seektogiveone’sburdenstoGodeveryday.• Learntotriageone’sdailyandlifeevents.• Learntohaverealisticexpectationsofoneselfandothers.
• Laugh.Donotlosethecapacityforjoy.
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• Payattentiontoone’sdietandexercise.• Learntoresolvethosethingsthatcanbeattendedtoquicklyandeasily.
• Learntomanageone’stimebysaying“no.”• Learntodelegate.• Findoneortwokeypeopleinone’slifetobeaccountableto.
III.Conclusion
A. John16:33-“ThesethingsIhavespokentoyou,thatinMeyoumayhavepeace.Intheworldyouwillhavetribulation;butbeofgoodcheer,Ihaveovercometheworld.”
B. WhatisGodimpressingonone’slifetochange?
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CRAS111StudyQuestions
1. What were some of the ways mentioned in the video that people tend to handleexpectations?Arethesewayshealthy?
2. Discussthebuildingblocksofstress.
3. How are adrenaline and cortisol linked to stress, and why is this important tounderstand?
4. Whatiscompassionfatigue?
5. What are some areas that one needs to personally change thatwould foster betterself-careandhelponesurvivethestressofcounseling?
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CRAS112:
CommunityResponseandCulturalDifferences
LeroyScott,M.S.,M.Div.and
PatMiersma,Ph.D.
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CourseDescriptionCulturalcompetenceisanimportantelementofworkingwithindividualsthathaveexperiencedtrauma or crisis situations. Community responses and cultural differences impact theeffectivenessof servicedelivery. Thepresenterswill address issues suchashow toengageaclient from a different culture, the importance of community and involvement in urbancommunities,andhowtogetthroughtheredtape,politics,andprotocoltoprovidethehighestquality service possible. This lesson defines the basic components of cultural competence intreatingvictimsofcrisisandtrauma.
LearningObjectives:Bytheendofthislesson:
1. Participantswillbeabletodevelopanunderstandingoftheneedforculturalsensitivity
incrisisandtraumaresponses.
2. Participants will be able to identify strategies for addressing issues concerningcommunitybasedresources,politics,andredtape.
3. Participantswillbeabletoreviewtheimpactofmulticulturaldifferenceswithinfamilies
inprovidingcrisisintervention.
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I.WhyBeCulturallySensitive?
A. God cares for humanity, which encompasses a variety of people, ethnicities, andcultures.
B. Culture impacts a person’s thoughts, understanding, relevance of suffering, andexpressionoffeelings.
C. Languageinfluencesbothexpression,aswellasoptions,forobtaininghelp.
II.CulturalCompetency
A. Amain focusofculturalcompetencyshouldbe joiningandconnectingwitha familymembertoempowerthatfamilytowardthetruth.
B. Whenthehelperreallybeginstounderstandthecultureofanotherperson,thereisanopportunitytodifferentiatethemselves,aswellasanopportunitytoavoidprejudices.
C. The culturally competent helper spends a vast amount of time learning about theculturetheyseektohelp.
D. DonottakeforgrantedthatacommonAmericanresponsetoacrisiswillbethesameforapersonfromadifferentculture.
E. Domesticcrisisresponseoccursatthreelevels:Federal,State,andLocal.
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F. Themore impoverished, disenfranchised, and economically broken the community,thelessresourcesareavailable.
G. Thechurchhasasignificantresponsibilityinreachingouttothecommunity.
III.TraumaandCulture
A. Whenpeopleexperiencetrauma,theyseektofindmeaningandawaytoexpressthatmeaning.
B. Not only is the body affected in a trauma, the mind, the soul, and the spirit areimpacted.
C. TheWordofGodcanbreakthroughandtranscendcultures,byvaluingandaffirmingculture, but also by bringing light to show how things in culture can lead peopleastray.
D. Thefirst72hoursarecriticalandtheonlythingpeopleneedtoknowisthatsomeoneistheretohelp.
E. Inacrisisoffaith,acounselorcanbethereuntilapersonisreadytodealwiththeirquestions.
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CRAS112StudyQuestions
1. Discuss various reasons regarding why it is important to be culturally sensitive assomeoneinthehelpingprofession.
2. Specifically,whatdoescultureimpactaboutaperson?
3. The presenters discussed the role of the church, and how it has a significantresponsibilityinhelpingpeopleofalldifferentculturesintraumasituations.Whatcouldthispracticallylooklikeinaperson’slocalcity?
4. Discussthefollowingstatementreferencedinthevideo:“TheWordofGodcanbreakthroughandtranscendcultures…”
5. Whataresomewaysthatonecanpersonallyenhancehis/herculturalcompetency?
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