CRISIS INTERVENTION
AT THE VERUS BONIFATIUS CLINICCRISIS INTERVENTION IN INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
In crisis intervention as individual therapy, the focus is on offering those affected individual support and coping strategies to overcome the acute crisis. This involves a personalized approach tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of the individual. The method aims to provide those affected with techniques to cope with the current situation and enable them to help themselves and regain a sense of control and stability.
INDICATIONS FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION
In crisis intervention, the focus is on supporting people in acute psychological stress situations. Such crises can be triggered by traumatic events, sudden life changes or overwhelming stress factors. At our clinic, therapists and psychologists work to provide rapid and effective help to those affected in order to alleviate acute stress and prevent further psychological damage. The main aim here is to enable patients to deal with the current situation and to strengthen them with new strategies for coping with stress and emotional stabilization. Crisis intervention is particularly indicated when rapid help is required to reduce the acute stress and prevent the situation from worsening.
HISTORICAL REVIEW OF CRISIS INTERVENTION
The origins of crisis intervention date back to the middle of the 20th century, when it was recognized that acute psychological crises require a specific form of support. The method developed with the aim of providing rapid and targeted help in emergency situations. It is based on the realization that people in acute crises need special support in order to cope with the situation and avoid long-term psychological consequences. Significant influences came from trauma therapy and emergency psychology, which developed techniques for rapid stress reduction and emotional stabilization. These approaches have been further developed over time and are now an integral part of psychological first aid in crisis situations.
EVIDENCE OF CRISIS INTERVENTION
Crisis intervention is considered an effective method of supporting people in acute psychological distress. Research shows that rapid and targeted interventions can help to reduce the immediate effects of psychological stress and prevent the development of long-term mental health problems. The effectiveness of crisis intervention often becomes apparent after a short time, as it aims to provide immediate relief and stabilization. This form of intervention has proven to be particularly valuable in the treatment of acute trauma, sudden life crises and severe stress reactions.