Current Events Paper
DeAnna Settje
Liberty University Abstract
Ashlie Ovesny was at home in Van Vleck, TX with her two children when a tornado hit her mobile home and rolled it several times. Tornadoes are measured by strength and range from EF0-EF5. To get an idea of how strong the tornado was an EF1 is what hit this area and the wind range is 85-110 mph. To help Ashlie and her family with the trauma of this crisis, it is important to understand and utilize the ABC model of crisis intervention. This short term therapy will decrease the trauma when used immediately after a crisis. Ashlie will need to learn coping skills to help her overcome the trauma she encountered. In conclusion, it will be important to listen and understand Ashlie …show more content…
Accept that change is a part of living
4. Move toward your goals.
5. Take decisive actions.
6. Look for opportunities for self-discovery.
7. Nurture a positive view of yourself.
8. Keep things in perspective.
9. Maintain a hopeful outlook.
10. Take care of yourself.
11. Additional ways of strengthening resilience may be helpful.
The key is to identify ways that are likely to work well for you as part of your own personal strategy for fostering resilience.” (The Road to Resilience, n.d.)
With support from the counselor, family and friends anyone can overcome a crisis.
References
Kanel, K. (2015). A Guide to Crisis Intervention. In K. Kanel, A Guide to Crisis Intervention. Stamford, : Cengage Learning.
The Road to Resilience. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx
Wright, D. H. (2011). The Complete Guide to Crisis and Trauma Counseling. Bloomington, MN: Bethany House Publishers. http://www.foxnews.com. (2017, February 15). Retrieved from http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/02/15/texas-woman-2-children-pulled-from-rumble-left-by-tornado.html:
DeAnna Settje
Liberty University Abstract
Ashlie Ovesny was at home in Van Vleck, TX with her two children when a tornado hit her mobile home and rolled it several times. Tornadoes are measured by strength and range from EF0-EF5. To get an idea of how strong the tornado was an EF1 is what hit this area and the wind range is 85-110 mph. To help Ashlie and her family with the trauma of this crisis, it is important to understand and utilize the ABC model of crisis intervention. This short term therapy will decrease the trauma when used immediately after a crisis. Ashlie will need to learn coping skills to help her overcome the trauma she encountered. In conclusion, it will be important to listen and understand Ashlie …show more content…
Accept that change is a part of living
4. Move toward your goals.
5. Take decisive actions.
6. Look for opportunities for self-discovery.
7. Nurture a positive view of yourself.
8. Keep things in perspective.
9. Maintain a hopeful outlook.
10. Take care of yourself.
11. Additional ways of strengthening resilience may be helpful.
The key is to identify ways that are likely to work well for you as part of your own personal strategy for fostering resilience.” (The Road to Resilience, n.d.)
With support from the counselor, family and friends anyone can overcome a crisis.
References
Kanel, K. (2015). A Guide to Crisis Intervention. In K. Kanel, A Guide to Crisis Intervention. Stamford, : Cengage Learning.
The Road to Resilience. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx
Wright, D. H. (2011). The Complete Guide to Crisis and Trauma Counseling. Bloomington, MN: Bethany House Publishers. http://www.foxnews.com. (2017, February 15). Retrieved from http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/02/15/texas-woman-2-children-pulled-from-rumble-left-by-tornado.html: