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Mayra Yantosca

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LPC Bridge Program at Angelo State University

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One personal goal is to improve my self care regiment and utilize the strategies I teach my students and teachers for de-stressing.

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Currently, my professional goal is to become a middle school or high school counselor in order to gain more experience with other age groups.

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I hope to develop the skills necessary to support my future clients who are experiencing trauma or going through a crisis.

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Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event

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Your comfort and support can help children cope with trauma. Advice from the Child Mind Institute on how to what to do and what to look out for.

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As I reflect on this assignment, I’ve come to realize not only the importance of health professionals being trauma informed but also the value of collaboration. I particularly appreciate assignments like this because they allow me to learn from others and consider different perspectives on the topic. For example, one classmate shared their experience working with individuals with special needs. This is an area where I lack experience, and after reflecting on their post, I recognized the need to gain more knowledge in this field.

As a future licensed professional counselor, it's crucial for me to stay up-to-date with the latest research and trends in the mental health field and continue learning best practices. Although I was already aware of the high demand for mental health counselors, seeing the statistics in this assignment further empowered me to pursue my mission of acquiring as much knowledge and as many resources as possible to better support others.

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We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

About The Lifeline

Anyone could be struggling with suicide. Find more specific resources below.

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We understand that every struggle is different. Experience the stories of people like you, and how they overcame crisis to find hope and recovery.
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First, you'll hear an automated message featuring additional options while your call is routed to your local 988 Lifeline network crisis center.

We'll play you a little music while we connect you to a skilled, trained crisis worker.

A trained crisis worker at your local center will answer the phone.

This person will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and get you the help you need.

988 Lifeline Center calls are free and confidential, and we're available 24/7.

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Everyone Plays A Role In Suicide Prevention

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Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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Use these resources to raise awareness about bipolar disorder.

Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Bipolar disorder is typically diagnosed during late adolescence (teen years) or early adulthood. Although the symptoms may vary over time, bipolar disorder usually requires lifelong treatment. For more information on bipolar disorder, visit the health topic page or view the available brochures.

Help raise awareness about bipolar disorder by sharing information and materials based on the latest research.

Share These Graphics and Social Media Messages

Download and share these messages to help spread the word about bipolar disorder. You can copy and paste the text into a tweet, email, or post. To share the image, right-click on it and select "save image as" to save the file to your computer. We encourage you to use the hashtag #ShareNIMH in your social media posts to connect with people and organizations with similar goals. For more ideas on how to use these resources, visit our help page.

Use Videos to Educate Others

Click "Copy link" to copy the video URL and post these videos on social media, or embed them on your website.

Learn More About Bipolar Disorder

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Use these resources to raise awareness about bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Bipolar disorder is typically diagnosed during late adolescence (teen years) or early adulthood.

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I truly enjoyed this assignment, not only because it allowed me to reflect on various disorders but also because it gave me the opportunity to develop a valuable collection of resources for both myself and my future clients. As I created this file, I realized just how important it is for licensed professional counselors to develop comprehensive tool boxes filled with helpful resources. These toolboxes should be organized in a way that allows for quick and easy access, ensuring that we can provide effective support when it’s needed most. By having a well-organized system of resources, counselors can respond more efficiently to the diverse needs of their clients and be better equipped to handle a wide range of situations. This assignment reinforced the idea that being prepared with reliable resources is an essential part of being an effective and responsive mental health professional.

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This ongoing assignment has broadened my understanding of trauma, allowing me to see it in a more comprehensive way. I was able to explore the various forms of trauma in depth and consider all individuals involved, not just the primary victim. I learned how trauma can have significant impacts on families, communities, and even professionals who handle these cases. I also enjoyed engaging with my peers' posts. It provided valuable insights and perspectives that I didn’t consider before. I plan on watching some of those documentaries and revisit those I have already watched, but this time I would watch them with a trauma informed lens. This experience has reinforced the importance of continued learning and reflection, especially for those in helping professions.

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American Counselor Association Code of Ethics

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American Counselor Association Code of Ethics

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The American Counselor Association Code of Ethics serves as a foundational and guiding document for counselors, providing essential standards to ensure ethical practice. It outlines responsibilities to clients and helps therapists navigate complex ethical dilemmas.

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The Texas Administrative Code is a list of legal codes in which counselors in Texas must abide by in their practice. This code ranges from qualifications for licensure, rules of practice, and the required annual training.

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I truly enjoyed this group assignment, not only because it deepened my understanding of substance abuse but also because I learned more on the critical role school counselors play in supporting students struggling with these challenges. Through our research, I learned how school counselors can provide guidance by collaborating with students, families, teachers, and providing community resources to ensure we are providing a good support system for the students. I also gained insight into identifying at-risk behaviors and the importance of early intervention. Additionally, I learned about various screeners and questionnaires that can help assess not only substance use concerns but also other possible emotional or behavioral issues.

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Analyzing Melynda’s case study was a valuable experience that allowed me to apply what I have learned throughout this course in a practical way. Working through the case helped me feel more confident in my ability to assess and respond to client needs in a clinical setting. I appreciated the opportunity to connect theory with practice, reinforcing my understanding of crisis intervention and the decision-making process involved in supporting clients. I also enjoyed exploring the various resources available, particularly the video of therapists utilizing the ABC model of crisis intervention. Seeing the model in action provided a clearer understanding of how to implement it effectively, further preparing me for my role as an LPC.

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Bo’s Place | Bereavement Center Offering Free Grief Support Services

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Bo’s Place is a Houston based non-profit bereavement center offering free grief support services for children, families and adults in their grief journey.

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The Social Work Graduate. (n.d.). https://www.thesocialworkgraduate.com/post/practice-model-crisis-intervention

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Crisis Intervention Center of Houston provides great resources. They also have a hotline numbers:

THE HOTLINE: 832.416.1177

TEEN: 832.416.1199 (call)

TEEN: 281.201.4430 (text)

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THE HOTLINE: 832.416.1177 | TEEN: 832.416.1199 (call) | TEEN: 281.201.4430 (text)

Our Mission:

We help people in crisis through intervention and referral for
issues around mental health and suicidal thoughts.

You Talk. We Listen.

Crisis Intervention of Houston, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with the sole mission to help people in crisis. We operate free, confidential, anonymous crisis and suicide prevention counseling, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We offer the only Survivor of Suicide Support Group serving Houston/Harris County and immediate surrounding counties. We are available to provide presentations and suicide prevention education on a limited basis. We provide links to resources and other nonprofit organizations that provide other critical suicide prevention services.

TEEN: 832.416.1199 (call) | TEEN: 281.201.4430 (text)

Every 12 minutes, someone in the US dies by suicide. And for every one suicide, there are 25 attempts. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US and the number and rates of are rising. Each year , more than 900,000 emergency department visits are made by people thinking of suicide.

We are here to help you if you are feeling depressed, feeling isolated, are dealing with mental health trauma, or just need someone to talk to.
Call 832-416-1177 or TeenTalk 832-416-1199

Decreased suicide ideation

Decreased anxiety among the crisis callers

Improved self esteem

Increase awareness of suicide risk

Improved conflict resolution skills

Increased education on preventing suicide

Community partnerships established

Years Serving THE COMMUNITY

What began in 1970 with one red phone and a donated hotel room continues 40+ years later with a cloud-based telephone system, texting, messaging, and other services to ensure persons in crisis are served.

Crisis Callers Served

Since 1970, more than 3 million persons in crisis have called the Hotline.

Volunteers Utilized

Crisis Intervention is thankful for the dedication and commitment of our all our volunteers who provide countless hours of support to persons in crisis.

Crisis Intervention of Houston is committed to providing an array of support services and programs that help people in crisis.

Crisis counseling

Crisis counseling is provided through hotlines that operate on a 24-hour, 7-day a week basis. The hotlines are operated by trained volunteer crisis counselors. Crisis counseling is provided to immediately help a person in crisis or dealing with suicide ideation find emotional stability to better receive a mental health referral.

The Hotline: 832-416-1177
for the general public dealing with emotional trauma or suicide ideation.

TeenTalk: 832-416-1199
281-201-4430 (text)
for teens dealing with emotional trauma or suicide ideation.

ACTNOW: 832-680-0108
is operated in partnership with the Alliance for Compassion and Tolerance ( www.allianceforcompassion.org) to reach teens and youth suffering from mental health illness, depression, substance abuse or other crises.

Education & Presentations

Educational presentations and trainings are offered to schools, businesses, churches, and community-based organizations to teach crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and post-vention skills and techniques.

Survivors of Suicide (SOS)

Self-help support group offering grief support for those who have lost someone to suicide. Please contact support group facilitator (and survivor) for details on Survivors of Suicide (SOS) loss group in your area:

Crisis Response Team (CRT)

A group of trained professionals and volunteers who provide on-site crisis counseling support to businesses, schools, churches, and community-based organizations that have experienced a traumatic event, such as suicide, personal loss, environmental disasters, tragedy in the workplace or school violence.

Crisis Intervention partners with Houston Galveston Institute to provide crisis response related to traumatic events.
Please email info@crisishotline.org and we can get you connected.

WhEN IT GETS HARD...

"We all have times when life feels hard; when we're frustrated and tired and just want to hide away. If that is you right now, don't worry - every caterpillar has to rest to become a butterfly and you'll soon find your wings again. In the meantime, let your Angels wrap you in theirs. You are so loved."

- Anna Taylor

We can only do what we do with the help of people like you. If you feel drawn to help, we have a few ways listed below. Or please feel free to contact us and we would be happy to talk. We look forward to connecting.

SHARE YOUR STORY

Please share with us your experience of how Crisis Intervention of Houston has helped you! We always love to hear back from the many people we have connected with over the years.

Volunteer opportunities

We are excited that you are interested in applying to volunteer or intern with Crisis Intervention of Houston! Click the link below to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.

Make a Donation

Since 1970, we've served over 2 million people in crisis. Due to the ongoing need for our services, we are able to support the community because of the support of generous donors and volunteers.

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(National Alliance of Mental Illness, 2016)

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Cultural competence is essential when delivering responsive services because it ensures that counselors can effectively support individuals from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity and understanding. Recognizing and respecting cultural differences allows us to build trust, create meaningful connections, and provide interventions that are relevant and appropriate for each client. By expanding our cultural awareness and adapting our approaches, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment that meets the needs of all students and clients.

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Texas Human Health Services Crisis Services Guide

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Texas Human Health Services Crisis Services Guide