Deck 12: Crisis and Natural Disaster Counseling

Question 1

Counseling professionals have increased their involvement in providing services in the wake of crisis and natural disasters.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The following would improve a counselor's experience of assisting in a natural disaster or crisis:

A) Graduate-level coursework or continuing education on crisis-intervention and/or disaster mental health.
B) Supervised experience working with traumatized clients.
C) Ability to collaborate with other providers and organizations.
D) All of these.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Survivors of natural disasters and MVV might initially experience the same reactions, which may include all except:

A) Withdrawal from family and friends.
B) An experience of survivor's guilt.
C) Immense distrust.
D) Elevated mood due to their own survival.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which is the first of four initial, immediate intervention goals following an incident of MVV to achieve emotional stabilization?

A) Provide supportive assistance and protection from further harm.
B) Identify those in need of immediate medical attention for stress reactions.
C) Provide information about the status of the crime scene, perpetrator(s), and immediate law enforcement efforts.
D) Facilitate connecting survivors with family and friends.

Question 5

The egocentric world of a child may incorrectly assume that a crisis is:

A) The result of bad public policy.
B) Caused by a perpetrator who suffers from mental illness.
C) An act of God.
D) The result of their own behavior.

Question 6

The following are examples of mass violence victimization (MVV) except:

A) Terrorism
B) A hurricane
C) A mass shooting
D) Rioting

Question 7

Any willing, licensed professional counselor should assist in a crisis or natural disaster.

Question 8

The key difference between mass violence victimization (MVV) and natural disasters is the point of origination.

Question 9

Supervision of counseling cannot be provided during a crisis or natural disaster.

Question 10

Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath was the United States' costliest tragedy in terms of lives lost and financial damages.

Question 11

Match the term with its definition.
-Urie Bronfenbrenner

A)Federal agency in charge or natural disasters and emergencies.
B)Organization involved in the distribution of commodities, medical assistance, and other activities following a natural disaster or crisis.
C)Organization that responds early to natural disasters and crises and offers training for disaster mental health.
D)Bioecological model theorist.
E)Psychological disorder that may be a result of natural disaster or crisis.

Question 12

Match the term with its definition.
-Federal Emergency Management Agency

A)Federal agency in charge or natural disasters and emergencies.
B)Organization involved in the distribution of commodities, medical assistance, and other activities following a natural disaster or crisis.
C)Organization that responds early to natural disasters and crises and offers training for disaster mental health.
D)Bioecological model theorist.
E)Psychological disorder that may be a result of natural disaster or crisis.

Question 13

Match the term with its definition.
-Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A)Federal agency in charge or natural disasters and emergencies.
B)Organization involved in the distribution of commodities, medical assistance, and other activities following a natural disaster or crisis.
C)Organization that responds early to natural disasters and crises and offers training for disaster mental health.
D)Bioecological model theorist.
E)Psychological disorder that may be a result of natural disaster or crisis.

Question 14

Match the term with its definition.
-American Red Cross

A)Federal agency in charge or natural disasters and emergencies.
B)Organization involved in the distribution of commodities, medical assistance, and other activities following a natural disaster or crisis.
C)Organization that responds early to natural disasters and crises and offers training for disaster mental health.
D)Bioecological model theorist.
E)Psychological disorder that may be a result of natural disaster or crisis.

Question 15

Match the term with its definition.
-Salvation Army

A)Federal agency in charge or natural disasters and emergencies.
B)Organization involved in the distribution of commodities, medical assistance, and other activities following a natural disaster or crisis.
C)Organization that responds early to natural disasters and crises and offers training for disaster mental health.
D)Bioecological model theorist.
E)Psychological disorder that may be a result of natural disaster or crisis.