Crisis intervention and fostering resiliency
Jeffrey M Lating1, Stephen F Bono
1Loyola College in Maryland, 4501 North Charles Street, 220 D Beatty Hall, Baltimore, MD 21210-2699, USA. jlating@loyola.edu
International Journal of Emergency Mental Health
|September 16, 2008
Summary
Most individuals experience trauma, but resilience is common. Early crisis intervention can foster psychological resilience and recovery following traumatic events.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Trauma Studies
- Mental Health
Background:
- Most US individuals face life-threatening events.
- Trauma exposure often does not lead to lasting dysfunction.
- Resilience is a common response to adversity.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review resilience and recovery concepts.
- Reframe crisis intervention's role.
- Focus on enhancing post-trauma resilience.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of resilience and recovery.
- Analysis of psychological distress mitigation.
- Conceptualization of early intervention strategies.
Main Results:
- Resilience is prevalent post-trauma.
- Recovery is a key outcome.
- Intervention can enhance inherent resilience.
Conclusions:
- Crisis intervention should prioritize resilience.
- Shift focus from distress prevention to capacity building.
- Promote psychological recovery through resilience enhancement.
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