Intake Summary: A Brief Introduction To Crisis Intervention
Intake Summary: Sarah Jones
General Background Information
Frail, nineteen year old Sarah Jones came in for counseling with a petrified and worrisome look. She needed help because she wanted to talk to someone with whom she had no personal affiliation. After a brief introduction, counselor reassured Sarah that she was in a safe place and is here to assist. Counselor introduced herself to Sarah, reminding her that she was in a safe place and counselor was there to help. Timidly, Sarah sat searching the room and wiping away tears while began sharing her story. Two weeks prior to her visit, she was raped by a guy she had been dating for one month. In harrowing detail, Sarah described how he forced himself on her, while attempting to use the bathroom at a classmate's birthday party. She added, numbness, shock and complete disbelief took over as she was unsure exactly what was taking place. As best as she could, Sarah desperately …show more content…
Prior to completing the intake session I reviewed "A Brief Introduction to Crisis Intervention found in last week's agenda. This gave me a more suitable concept on the most appropriate approach and how to go about applying the LAPC Model. The LAPC Model calls for listening, assessing, planning and committing which I confidently applied throughout both sessions.
The LAPC model states that not only should the Counselor demonstrate the necessary skills such as active listening, empathy and unconditional positive regard, additionally, it adds that the counselor should communicate that this is a safe environment and the counselor is there to help the client find a solution to their crisis. I think in a situation where the client is a rape victim or any form of abuse or violation, these are necessary skills which will in turn promote a strong therapeutic
General Background Information
Frail, nineteen year old Sarah Jones came in for counseling with a petrified and worrisome look. She needed help because she wanted to talk to someone with whom she had no personal affiliation. After a brief introduction, counselor reassured Sarah that she was in a safe place and is here to assist. Counselor introduced herself to Sarah, reminding her that she was in a safe place and counselor was there to help. Timidly, Sarah sat searching the room and wiping away tears while began sharing her story. Two weeks prior to her visit, she was raped by a guy she had been dating for one month. In harrowing detail, Sarah described how he forced himself on her, while attempting to use the bathroom at a classmate's birthday party. She added, numbness, shock and complete disbelief took over as she was unsure exactly what was taking place. As best as she could, Sarah desperately …show more content…
Prior to completing the intake session I reviewed "A Brief Introduction to Crisis Intervention found in last week's agenda. This gave me a more suitable concept on the most appropriate approach and how to go about applying the LAPC Model. The LAPC Model calls for listening, assessing, planning and committing which I confidently applied throughout both sessions.
The LAPC model states that not only should the Counselor demonstrate the necessary skills such as active listening, empathy and unconditional positive regard, additionally, it adds that the counselor should communicate that this is a safe environment and the counselor is there to help the client find a solution to their crisis. I think in a situation where the client is a rape victim or any form of abuse or violation, these are necessary skills which will in turn promote a strong therapeutic