The crisis state is “……a temporary state of upset and disorganization, characterized chiefly by an individual’s inability to cope with a particular situation using customary methods of problem solving…….. (Slaikeu, 1990)

*Any school or community event that may impact the daily functioning of 8 or more people at a work site.

Why is it important to be Prepared to Intervene?

“Recent literature also suggests that childhood trauma can have a lasting impact on
child cognitive, moral, and personality development, and coping abilities”

“It is generally accepted now that children represent a highly vulnerable population,
for whom levels of symptoms may often be higher than for adults.” (Barenbaum et al, 2004)

What are Crisis Event Classifications?

Severe illness and/or injury (cancer, life-support, bacterial infections, paralysis,
heart disease, asthma)
Threatened death and or injury (kidnapping, drive-by shooting, car accidents, rape)

Violent and/or unexpected death (homicide, suicide, accidents, heart attack
Natural disasters (earthquakes, wildfires, floods)
Man-made and industrial disasters (train derailment, gas leaks)
Acts of war and/or terrorism

Compiled from 2006 National Association of School Psychologists’ PREPaRE: School crisis prevention and intervention training.

We Have  a Crisis, Now What?