This fifth edition of Dr Kristi Kanel's A GUIDE TO CRISIS INTERVENTION covers the fundamentals of situational & developmental crises how they occur & how they have been managed since the 1940s Kanel discusses traditional counseling models as they relate to crisis intervention & shows how they have been incorporated into her model-the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention-that is used by both paraprofessionals & professionals Presented in detail the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention is ideal to be used in any mental health setting & with any individual (from any population) in a crisis situation The text provides detailed examples of specific crisis situations including developmental crises trauma crises post traumatic stress disorder crises (PTSD) crises of personal victimization substance abuse crises & crises related to loss terminal & serious illness & disabilities New chapters discuss veterans' issues; sexual assault & rape; & ethical legal & professional issues The author also explores suicide assessment & the use of the Mental Status Exam Every chapter offers case vignettes to aid students in practicing the skills presented in the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention