88). The results of this questionnaire approximate the level of certainty that without an intervention, further problem behavior on the part of a teenager will continue. Higher scores are associated with higher risk or certainty of continued or worsening problems. While stabilization and symptom relief are necessary as the first step in many interventions, there must be sufficient structure and follow-up in order to prevent further crisis and to prevent relapse. Parents and family members must keep in mind that an inappropriate intervention may potentially make matters worse and can not only undermine their relationship with their child, but also could create another crisis. An inadequate response prolongs the problem and may reduce the likelihood of future intervention succeeding. Finally, there is often a cycle to the crisis that teenagers, parents and families experience. The crisis tends to grow, escalate, subside and resurface in a pattern of increasing emotional, psychological and behavior problems. Brief periods of normalcy are typical in crises involving teenagers. During these periods, teenagers can become more cautious, reflective or sincerely remorseful. Whether the crisis represents a turning point or not will depend on whether or not the appropriate intervention is designed and followed through with.SummaryIn summary, crisis intervention provides the opportunity and mechanisms for change to those who are experiencing psychological disequilibrium, who are feeling overwhelmed by their current situation, who have exhausted their skills for coping, and who are experiencing personal discomfort. School psychologists identify, assess, and intervene with the individual in crisis so as to restore balance and reduce the effects of the crisis in his/her life. The individual is then connected with a resource network to reinforce the change....
