Discussion Problem 1:
What have you learned through the Hart City simulation that you could apply to crisis intervention work in your own community? Identify one local or regional organization/agency in your own community and one national/international organization that would offer resources for a similar crisis. Then, describe your main takeaway from the course. What did you learn that surprised, challenged, or excited you, or strengthened your skills as an HSPP in crisis intervention?
American Red Cross. (n.d.). Disaster relief.
Federal Emergency Management Association. (2020, September 23). Disaster responses.
Salvation Army USA. (n.d.). Disaster relief.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. (n.d.). Resources for disaster response.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.).
Totten, T. F. S. (1994, October 5). I remember: It was just a ring... Download I remember: It was just a ring...Tomball Sun.
Note: This article provides an HSPP's first-person account of crisis intervention following a mass shooting. Notice the challenges she faces and how she talks with others for self-care after a long day. Need Online Assistance?
Discussion Problem 2:
Download the Burnout Prevention Plan template in the Learning Resources.
Consider how you will personally avoid burnout, vicarious trauma, and counter transference and remain resilient to continue crisis intervention work.
Complete your own burnout prevention plan by adding personalized self-care activities or strategies in the designated areas of the template.
By Day
Share aspects of your burnout prevention plan with peers. Specifically, share at least one activity or strategy from each of the ABC domains (affective, behavioral, and cognitive) that you will use to guard against burnout, vicarious trauma, and countertransference. Explain how these will contribute to your resilience to continue crisis intervention work.
Note: You will submit your full burnout prevention plan to your portfolio for this week's Assignment. Do not submit the plan here.