A SAMPLE ABC MODEL OF CRISIS INTERVENTION SCRIPT

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A SAMPLE ABC MODEL OF CRISIS INTERVENTION SCRIPT 2 A Sample ABC Model of Crisis Intervention Script Mary is a teenager who apparently is under some crisis. Her mother has observed particular behav... iors that point out to this deduction: she is withdrawn and unwilling to talk; she has lost weight; her sleeping habits are questionable; and her performance in schools has deteriorated. As a result, Mary’s mother has opted to have her counseled. Being a teenager, Mary is quite sensitive; the ABC model of crisis intervention would best befit her. Since she is unwilling to share what exactly bothers her, this method of crisis intervention will help me trigger a conversation and make her comfortable enough to open up. The counseling session will make use of the three elements in the ABC model: creating and maintaining a rapport; boiling the problem down to basics; and coping (Jones, 1968). Applying an approach that entails the three elements interwoven will enable me to handle Mary’s case more efficiently, and at her own pace, to come up with a viable solution. The following is a sample script of my interaction with Mary: A: Creating a Rapport CW: Hello Mary? Mary: Hi. CW: What brings you in today? Mary: My mum thinks I should come see you CW: do you personally think you should be here? C: Well, I have been feeling depressed lately. I don’t really know what’s wrong with me CW: You just recently returned from school, right? [Show More]

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