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The crisis--identification and intervention.

D J Oberholzer

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |August 13, 1983
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    Summary

    Therapists provide supportive, reality-focused guidance to help clients navigate crises. This approach aids in problem-solving, recovery, and potential personality growth, with medication or hospitalization as options for severe distress.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychiatry
    • Mental Health

    Background:

    • Crises involve human behaviors stemming from an inability to cope with life situations.
    • Effective therapeutic intervention is crucial for crisis resolution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the essential characteristics of crisis intervention.
    • To define the therapist's role in guiding clients through crisis.

    Main Methods:

    • Therapeutic alliance building: emphasizing acceptance, warmth, and empathy.
    • Problem-focused and reality-oriented therapeutic strategies.
    • Collaborative goal setting and structured recovery planning.

    Main Results:

    • Clients benefit from a therapist who facilitates problem identification and realistic recovery planning.
    • A clear therapeutic contract defining roles enhances client engagement.
    • Structured approaches promote client recovery and potential personality growth.

    Conclusions:

    • Therapist empathy and reality-orientation are key to successful crisis negotiation.
    • A structured, collaborative approach supports client recovery and growth.
    • Psychotropic medication or hospitalization may be necessary for severe distress.

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