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    Crisis Intervention: Theory and Methodology

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    This 10 page paper provides an overview of some of the central points of the book Crisis Intervention by Aguilera and Messick. This paper provides an analysis their paradigm and its use in crisis counseling cases. This paper also considers the strengths and weaknesses of their methodology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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    individuals towards positive change. In fact, Aguilera and Messick (1970) have argued that the progression of crisis, which generally follows a recognizable set of steps, can best be addressed  through the assessment of the context of crisis, the types of support in place, and the empowerment of the individual to takes steps to reduce the impacts of crisis.  Relating the central premises presented in Aguilera and Messicks book provides an interesting view of the issue of crisis intervention and the implications in the clinical setting.  Crisis Assessment Aguilera and Messick (1970) recognized that the first step in understanding crisis intervention in the clinical setting is to view crisis as a process following a sequence of  predictable steps. Initially, a potential stressful event or number of events can occur, and an individual immediately experiences increased personal stress or tension over their own role in the  event. Primarily, an individual develops stress related to their concern over efforts to successful solve the problem or defuse the crisis (Aguilera and Messick, 1970). Following this first  reaction to the crisis, the individual generally makes an attempt to bring together either external or internal resources in order to successful resolve the problem, but individuals often discover that  the goal of problem resolution is unattainable, or that the problem may be outside of their capabilities or their ability to cope. If an individual can successfully resolve the  problem, then stress is relieved and a sense of accomplishment ensues. If the individual cannot resolve the problem, an increasing sense of personal "disorganization" can occur, through which a  number of different outcomes can be realized, including confusion, depression and self-deprecating behaviors (Aguilera and Messick, 1970). Aguilera and Messick (1970) relate a number of separate elements that can be 

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