Crisis Theory Presentation

Crisis Theory Presentation
Presentation concludes what a crisis is and the importance for social workers to understand how to work with a member through their crisis using certain interventions that can effectively focus on specific triggers and replacing with healthy coping strategies. The strength is to quickly respond and react to a member in need, however limitations is that the intervention is very short and outcome may not be known.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Presentation defines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy created by Aaron Beck. This presentation discuss what CBT treatment is used for such as eating disorders and depression. This therapy focuses on changing the cognitive thought process about the event that occurred. Therapist

can use many forms of CBT to address member issues. CBT is an evidence-based therapeutic intervention with proven positive outcomes from changing negative to positive thoughts. However it is important to keep in mind that CBT may not work for members diagnosed with a learning disabilities or schizophrenia.
Humanistic/Client Centered Theory
Presentation describes this theory as a humanistic and person centered approach. The three principles associated with this theory indicate that dissatisfaction in functioning occurs when a person is devalued. Change happens in helping relationships and people are capable of self actualization when growth and change are allowed. This can be practice in micro and mezzo environment and is effective in working in diverse clients. This theory aligns with the principles indicated in the NASW code of ethics that value an individual with respect and autonomy.
Chosen Approach
Humanistic/Client Centered Theory approach can be used to empower your client in both micro and macro settings by practicing a warm and supportive approach.

Therapeutic intervention serves as the building and power blocks for the clients to build themselves up and help them make changes for a positive outcome. As indicated in the presentation regarding the principles of NASW, social workers must practice those principles when working with the member to help them grow resulting in effective outcomes. Applying this approach means that therapy is client centered and focused around the members values, vision, and supporting their rights for treatment. Social workers help members realize their own strengths to overcome challenges. According to the literature Applying Theory to Generalist Social Work Practice by Langer & Leitz, "all people gravitate toward self-actualization" (Langer & Lietz, 2015, p. 140). The application for humanistic/client centered intervention is that engagement involves gaining trust and acceptance of the client so that the social worker can assess the members biopsychosocial profile that will help gain an understanding of the member and needs and creating a treatment plan with obtainable and measurable goals (Langer & Lietz, 2015). Social worker provides client centered interventions that help the member realize personal strengths and build up self esteem and actualization (Langer & Lietz,

2015).