University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

210

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

Use of Clinical Sociology in Crisis Interventions Principles and concepts of Sociological tradition applicable to crisis intervention. Similar characteristics between crisis intervention and clinical sociology. Crisis Intervention Techniques Many sociological concepts are also applicable to crisis intervention. Concepts and ideas found in the sociological tradition are quite applicable to crisis intervention practice. Both interventions believe in the concept that individuals are social beings affected by social circumstances. Crisis intervention and clinical sociology underscore that social circumstances play a vital role in crisis development and intervention. There is a reciprocal benefit gained from combined use of crisis intervention and clinical sociology. Therapist should understand the client's social environment as well as psychological, behavioral, and emotional aspect. The concepts of clinical sociology help the therapist to understand the challenges that must be dealt with in the client's social environment. Clinical Sociology helps the therapist for identification of problems and solutions. Through the use of sociological perspective, the therapist gains necessary insight into the social nature and function of interpersonal and intrapersonal issues. The therapist must help the individual restore to a stable level of social functioning, where the client is capable of understanding the crisis without the therapist's assistance. Although the therapist deals directly with the individual, the social reality of the client must be recognized.