PSY 334: Crisis Intervention

3 credits

A study of behavior that typically brings intervention, with particular focus in abuse of children, spouses, and the elderly, and on severe depression. Students will learn to identify behaviors that indicate such crisis, personal skills and modes of intervention, and appropriate referral tactics. Issues of personal, social, and legal relevance will be covered. This course is applicable to State of Maine MHRT/C certification. Offered even Spring.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.