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Situational Crises in Psychology
In community crisis intervention, situational crises are sudden, unpredictable, have emergency quality, and involve both danger and opportunity.
situational crises • crisis intervention • community counseling psychology • situational crisis intervention counseling • community psychology

Crisis? What Can I Expect?
A crisis in the life of a survivor occurs whenever a stressful situation or emotionally hazardous event causes her to feel threatened and her coping mechanisms do not kick in. This article will give her some of the symptoms she should expect when she is on the verge of crisis and hopefully help her to maintain her normal functioning patterns.
crisis • crisis intervention • perceptions • stress

Developmental Crises in Psychology
When individuals run into problems during the natural maturing process, they may find themselves in the middle of a developmental crisis requiring intervention therapy.
developmental crises • maturational crises • crisis intervention counseling • developmental crisis intervention therapy • developmental crisis assumptions

Training and Learning During a Crisis
Since safety and security are now major concerns for US companies, should training professionals learn crisis intervention?
learning • crisis • intervention • jobs • training

Understanding the Crisis
In light of this past week's act of terrorism, I think it's important that we understand the emotional reactions we will face during the upcoming days, weeks, months and even years.
wtc • crisis intervention • september 11 • black tuesday

Family Interventions Break Cycle of Addiction
It has been said that no alcoholic has ever quit drinking because he or she wanted to. They quit because they finally reach bottom, a time of pain and a Moment of Truth.
intervention • confrontation • crisis intervention • family intervention • cycle of addiction

School Psychologists and Related Personnel
Psychologist explains what psychological resources and student services parents can typically expect to find in their child's school.
school psychologist • school psychology • learning disability • school resources • special needs

Adjustment Disorder Symptoms and Causes
Stressful events or circumstances can trigger adjustment disorder (AD) symptoms. AD can manifest as a depressive disorder, anxiety, or a conduct disturbance.
adjustment disorder • adjustment disorder with depressed mood • adjustment disorders with anxiety • anxiety disorder • disorder stress

Child Custody in the Best Interest of the Child
Child custody arrangements are decided by family court judges, in conjunction with parents, court appointed guardians ad litem, and the children themselves.
child custody • best interest • best interest of the child • family court • custody hearings

Cop School
This isn’t a crime story. But many people who devour true crime and mysteries think, “What if I was a cop? What would I do?” I put that thought into action and discovered that just getting to the point of putting the blue (or brown) uniform on is a journey.
police • academy • cop • school • training

Excellent Children's Book About Hurricane Betsy
Tree House in a Storm is a touching children's picture book about a brother and a sister and how their lives change because of a hurricane.
rachelle burk • tree house in a storm • hurricanes • hurricane betsy • natural disasters

Suicide Warning Signs
Part 10 in a series on suicide prevention
suicide • mental • health • adolescent

Teen Suicide
This article helps parents discover the conflicts that may lead to suicide and discusses warning signs and ways to help.
suicide • depression • teen • warning signs • help

Understanding Domestic Violence
As indicated on the American Bar Association website, statistics show that between 1998 and 2000 out of the 3.5 million domestic violent crimes, 49% were against spouses.
domestic violence • signs symptoms of domestic violence • cycle of abuse • what is abuse • domestic violence helpline

ACT Teams
ACT teams are an evolution in the delivery of mental health services that is far superior and more cost effective then the very disjointed system currently in use. They could used very effectively for every hospital discharge, and probably will some day.
act • pact • schizophrenia • treatment • medication

Playing Tetris May Reduce PTSD Flashbacks
New research suggests that playing Tetris shortly after experiencing traumatic events may reduce the likelihood of experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder flashbacks.
tetris post-traumatic stress disorder • tetris ptsd • tetris flashbacks • tetris ptsd flashbacks • tetris study

"Home Alone" for the Holidays
Thanksgiving is behind us and it is time to face the upcoming holidays head-on. To get you started, this week's article shares some holiday humor from "Home Alone". Enjoy!
home alone • comedy • holidays • christmas movie

The Desperation Point: SAD, the Holidays and Suicide
This is the second in a series of articles addressing suicide issue. The article focus in on the holiday season and how it affects the development of depressions and may lead to "suicidal thoughts" at what is supposed to be "the happiest time of the year!"
seasonal affective disorder • winter blues • suicide • grieving • death of a parent

Depression and Lupus
Lupus can affect the body physically, draining it of energy. Depression on top of lupus drains the mind and soul--it's an often-overlooked symptom. Here's how to deal with depression, whether it's yours, or a loved one's!
lupus • sle • depression • chronic illness • chronic pain

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