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The assessment process should extend beyond the initial assessment. As the assessed person becomes
more comfortable, additional information can be gathered and incorporated into the revised assessment.
Subsequently, this new information will guide the reevaluation of presenting problems, treatment
priorities, and treatment planning with input and guidance from the client.
Reassessments help monitor progress across the continuum of care and can be used as a barometer of
effective treatment. Moreover, the presenting problems and symptoms may change as recovery
proceeds.
Looking at strengths
Focusing on strengths instead of deficits improves self-esteem and self-efficacy. Familiarity with the
individual’s strengths enables the counselor to know what assets they can use to help them during recovery.
The use of good self-assessment worksheets that focus on individual strengths are to be recommended. In
addition to assessing strengths, coping styles and strategies should be evaluated (see Rogers 2002).
What is included in a crisis assessment?
A crisis assessment evaluates any immediate need for emergency services and, as time permits, the person's:
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current life situation;
sources of stress and acuity level;
mental health problems and symptoms;
Strengths;
cultural considerations;
identifiable and realistic support network;
drug and alcohol use;
current medication use;
vulnerabilities; and
current functioning.
What is a personal crisis intervention service?
"Personal crisis intervention service" refers to an isolated intervention or to a series of interventions which may be faceto-face or teleph onic short term, intensive conversations initiated during a personal crisis or emergency to help the
person cope with immediate stressors, identify and utilize available resources and strengths, and begin to return to the
person's baseline level of functioning. Intervention settings may include the person's home, the home of a friend or
family member, the service provider’s premises, a hospital or emergency room, jail or other community settings.
Personal intervention services can take place at any time or day of the week.
Possible determinants indicating the need for a face-to-face intervention include:
extreme dysphoria (deep sadness, anxiety and restlessness),
severe depression,
suicidal intent,
homicidal intent,
acute psychosis
Others include:
hopelessness,
helplessness,
extreme tearfulness, and
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