Possible Components of Treatment Plan for Crisis Interventions
Acknowledge/appreciate/validate/take seriously client's distress.
Encourage ventilation of feelings.
Reassure client of your continued availability.
Reinforce/support all positive responses.
Reinforce/support problem-solving efforts.
Offer alternative methods of coping.
Negotiate a contract of not doing anything to worsen the situation for a period of time.
Negotiate what to do during periods when feeling bad.
Provide assured and continual support.