In the event of a crisis, there are people such as therapists, and counselors that can be a source of help. I had the opportunity to interview a private practice therapist who is no stranger to people in crisis. At any given time a crisis can occur, it is not prejudice in whom it affects. A crisis a condition of instability or danger, as in social, economic, political, or international affairs, leading to a decisive change (Company., 2002, 2001, 1995 ). A crisis can affect a single person, though job loss, loss of a child, or divorce, to name a few personal crises. It can also affect several people at once during a force of nature, such as Hurricane’s, fires, or blizzards. Some crisis can be predicted when …show more content…
I never really grasped the extent of a crisis, and the lengths a professional goes to help someone, or in some cases a multitude of people, back to an equilibrium state. I also came to the realization that if a crisis worker is in a state of burn-out or not serious about their role it can be detrimental to a person and their recovery.
This particular profession definitely needs someone who is committed and knowledgeable in a lot of areas. I feel this is a profession that you will need to continuously educate yourself, since we are confronted with new crises all the time. Someone who graduated 15 years ago in this field did not deal with problems such as Isis, Ebola, and overpopulation, to name a few. It seems that a person in the Crisis Intervention field is a something that the world will always have a need for.
Mary was a joy to interview, she was down to earth with a great sense of humor. She is educated and very compassionate. I felt a sense of honor while interviewing her, she seems passionate and zealous about her work, and she genuinely cares for the lives of others. This interview showed me the role of a crisis worker as described in our textbook. She describes the different disorders a person can have on a level I could comprehend, and, that corresponded with our …show more content…
Having this knowledge made if possible to successfully run a smooth operation, ensuring the customers received the service they expected, and give the employees a safe and workable environment.
The knowledge obtained in this class and from my interview made me recognize that a crisis can occur at any time, you can encounter a crisis in your daily life while driving, going to the store, or in your neighborhood. You may be the one in the crowd that can clearly think through a crisis, even without training, maybe through experience or you may just be able to handle stressful circumstances naturally. It may not be a textbook solution, but I believe that everyday ordinary people can help someone through a crisis.
I, personally, am going through a crisis of my own, suffering from Bipolar, I am presently in a state of major depression. I am finding it difficult to complete any school work, leave the house, talk to people, and stay out of the bed. I have had to seek the help of a professional because after two years I have been unsuccessful in digging myself out of this depression. After trying several medications, I still suffer, nothing seems to be working. The knowledge I had from prior episodes are not functional in this situation, this forces my doctor and I have to create a fresh solution to my