BHHS 205 — Crisis Intervention
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of crisis intervention. Students will learn how to recognize, assess, and respond to a variety of crisis situations using ethical, trauma -informed, and culturally responsive approaches. Topics include models of crisis theory, risk assessment, de -escalation strategies, legal and ethical considerations, and care for individuals in high-risk situations such as suicidality, violence, loss, and trauma. Special attention is given to the needs of diverse and vulnerable populations, collaboration with community systems, and practitioner self-care. Previously BHHS 105. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate placement Corequisite(s): BHHS-100