Crisis Resource Packet & Ethics
ANSWER
Title: Loss, Cultural Crisis, and Developmental Crisis Resource Packet
I. Overview
Give a brief explanation of the resource packet’s goal.
A disclaimer regarding the general nature of the resources offered should be included, and people should be urged to seek professional assistance as needed.
II. Online References
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org is the website of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Coping with Grief and Loss: American Psychological Association (www.apa.org/topics/grief)
Nationwide Organization for Mental Illness (www.nami.org)
www.thetrevorproject.org is the website for The Trevor Project, an LGBTQ+ crisis intervention program.
III. Texts
“The Grieving Process: Coping with Death” by David Kessler and Elizabeth Kübler-Ross
Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant’s “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy”
Bessel van der Kolk’s book “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma.”
According to Brené Brown, “The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are”
IV. Assistance Teams
Grief Support Group (Local): Coryell County
Parents of Incarcerated Loved Ones (National, with local branches) Veterans’ Support Group (Local)
Local LGBTQ+ Support Group
V. Physical Activities
Relaxation and stress relief through guided audio sessions focused on mindfulness.
Journaling Prompts: Thought-provoking questions to help you process your feelings and ideas.
Art therapy: Self-expression through local art workshops and classes.
Nature Walks: Visit your neighborhood’s parks and trails to get in touch with the natural world.
VI. Assistance for Accessibility
Details on local groups that serve people with disabilities.
Details on local mental health resources that are easily available.
VII. Culturally Relevant Materials
A directory of the churches, community centers, and cultural institutions in the area.
Details about cultural events and get-togethers in the area.
VIII. Resources for Colleague Self-Care
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s “The Resilient Practitioner: Burnout Prevention and Self-Care Strategies for Counselors, Therapists, Teachers, and Health Professionals” by Thomas M. Skovholt and Michelle Trotter-Mathison Vicarious Trauma Toolkit
IX. Supplementary Materials
Emergency services connections and local crisis hotlines.
Resources to help people in need with money.
Observation:
I took into account Coryell County, Texas’s demographics, which include a sizable number of veterans, military members, and their families, in addition to a diversified resident base. In addition to a mix of rural and urban areas and varying socioeconomic positions, the county is home to a diverse range of religious and spiritual views.
Taking Culture Into Account:
Veterans’ assistance resources were given priority because of the military presence.
LGBTQ+ materials are included to support a varied population.
You are bringing up nearby churches and cultural institutions in order to honor spiritual and societal diversity.
Moral Responsibilities:
Ethics requires counselors to:
When sharing resources, make sure the privacy of your clients is maintained.
Provide resources that are respectful of the cultural backgrounds of your clients.
Make sure the sources are trustworthy and supported by proof.
Urge customers to get expert assistance as necessary.
Maintain a regular updating schedule and assess the available resources’ efficacy.
Counselors can effectively support clients and coworkers during times of crisis and trauma by abiding by these ethical guidelines.
QUESTION
Description
As a counselor, you may be familiar with recommending resources to clients, but you may not be prepared with the knowledge of similar resources for colleagues, other crisis response members, or for your own use. When faced with a crisis, it is important for counselors to be ready to recommend these kinds of resources on short notice while adhering to their ethical obligations as practitioners.
*I would recommend breaking this assignment into 2 parts: 1 The resource packet and 2 – The explanation of your packet, or the Reflect, Summarize and Identify pieces below.Organize your Explanation piece as you would any other paper with APA formatting – Title page, citations and a Reference page. ****This is graded with a Rubric. Please review the rubric before completing your assignment.
- ***Consider the demographics of the population (military, veterans, correctional officers, ex-offenders & their families, families of offenders, ranchers, farmers) in your local area (I live in Coryell Cty, Texas) that you intend to serve in your counseling practice. You will discuss this in your reflection piece, but keep it in mind as you construct your packet.
Create a resource packet to provide to clients and colleagues in your area who are experiencing a developmental crisis, cultural crisis, or loss. Your resource packet should include a variety of the following at the local and national level.Your packet can/should be a Word document, but treat it as a resource you will hand out to colleagues and/or clients. So, consider how you will organize it, do you want a brief explanation of each section, any disclaimer, etc. Include all of the following:
A list of 3–4 web resources
- A list of 3–4 books
A list of 3–4 support groups
A list of 3–4 exercises or activities they can do on their own
Accessibility supports for individuals with disabilities
Culturally appropriate and supportive resources for your area
At least 2 resources for colleagues on supporting self-care and preventing vicarious trauma
Any other pertinent resources for clients or colleagues
- Reflect on your reasons for choosing these resources to support individuals in your area.
Summarize the cultural considerations that you made when choosing these resources, including commentary on the defining factors of your target population, such as their socioeconomic status, spirituality, gender identity, race, etc.
Identify a counselor’s ethical obligations when choosing and sharing resources for crisis and trauma support.
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