Jeremy’s crisis
case of study 3130
Read the following case scenario:
Jeremy is a 23 year old male. He was recently fired from his job after testing positive for THC. For the past month he has been having marital problems and has been cheating on his wife. His wife has discovered his infidelity and today she has announced that she is leaving Jeremy. Jeremy’s parents are also frustrated with him. They are tired of his long-term THC use and have seen first-hand the problems that his THC usage have caused. Jeremy’s wife has asked him to leave, but his parents have declined to permit him live with them. Jeremy calls his wife and says that he’s, “ready to end it all.” The police arrive and transport Jeremy to the local crisis center. You are the Crisis worker assigned to help Jeremy.In a 1-2 page paper, address the following: Using a crisis model, describe how you will address Jeremy’s crisis. Using credible sources, defend your recommendations. What other models may be effective and why? Be specific. Give examples.
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At the crisis center the objective is to make Jeremy stable so that he can take control of his life. His addiction to THC has rendered him unable to perform his normal functions as well as influencing his behavior. Roberts 7 Stage Crisis Intervention Model provides a clear step-by-step procedures through which Jeremy can be helped (Roberts, 2005). Soon as Jeremy is admitted at the crisis center the first thing is to take him through various assessments. There are three assessments that Jeremy must undergo as suggested by Everly and Mitchell……………………
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