Tom Green County

Sheriff's Office, Crisis Intervention Unit

3005 North Chadbourne, San Angelo, Texas

(Next Door to the North Branch Library)

(325) 658-3921

                         

Volunteers Wanted!

      Training Materials

 

What is a Crisis?

 

Safety Plan

Family Violence

Sexual Assault

Date Rape Drugs

History of Family Violence

Crime Victim Rights Act

Contacts in the Community

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.......a crisis is an interruption of an individual's normal life pattern, wherein the usual coping skills fail.  Crisis intervention is emotional first aid designed to help a person cope during difficult circumstances.

  • Accident
  • Natural Disaster
  • Burglary
  • Robbery
  • Family Violence
  • Sexual Assault
  • Child Abuse
  • Elder Abuse
  • Suicide
  • Death

 

Trauma Reactions of Crime Victimization

Person gets thrown into a state of turmoil by stressor(s) of trauma.  Their state of equilibrium gets thrown off balance.

Physical Reactions:

  • Physical shock, numbness
  • Fight or flight instinct
  • Heart rate increases
  • Hyperventilation

Emotional Reactions:

  • Shock, disbelief, denial
  • Confusion
  • Feeling powerless
  • Anger or rage
  • Frustration
  • Guilt or self-blame
  • Shame and Humiliation
  • Grief or sorrow

Reconstruction of a new equilibrium is an emotional process resembling a roller-coaster ride.  Crisis intervention and supportive counseling help victims move to a new equilibrium more quickly.

 


Stress Reducers

  • Alternate physical exercise with periods of relaxation
  • Don't label yourself crazy--you are having normal reactions
  • Talk to people--it is healing
  • Keep a journal--write through sleepless nights
  • Eat well-balanced, regular meals
  • Don't abuse drugs or alcohol--it only complicates matters
 
 
 
Web Address: www.CiuCares.com Send mail to rita.guthrie@co.tom-green.tx.us C.I.U. Coordinator
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Last modified: December 17, 2017