Crisis and Trauma Resource Padlet by

Tabatha Dominey

tdominey — 2025-02-09 18:08:02 UTC

My name is Tabatha or Tab. I am pursuing an MA in Licensed Professional Counseling.

A personal goal I am setting is to get through this term with an A in both courses. A professional goal is to begin searching for an internship in Big Spring that will allow me to gain hours for my practicum courses.

Through this course, I would like to become more aware of the available resources that are in my area that will provide services to crises and trauma. I want to learn more about how to apply various models and theories to prevent and treat trauma.

I want to work in the field of trauma and hopefully continue on in my education to pursue my doctorate degree.

References

tdominey — 2025-02-09 18:35:18 UTC

References

American Counseling Association. (2014). 2014 ACA code of ethics. https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/ethics/2014-aca-code-of-ethics.pdf

American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, amended effective June 1, 2010, and January 1, 2017). https://www.apa.org/ethics/code

Farber, L. (Director). (2019) We are columbine. [Film]. Amazon Prime Video. https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Columbine-Gustavo-DArthenay/dp/B07P887252?ref_=nav_signin

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (n.d.). Applying for a license. https://bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-professional-counselors/applying-for-a-license/

Texas Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Texas administrative code. https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=22&pt=30&ch=681&rl=31

Youngson, N. (n.d.). "References". The Blue Diamond Gallery. https://thebluediamondgallery.com/hand-held-card/r/references.html

ACA Code of Ethics

tdominey — 2025-02-09 18:39:20 UTC

The ACA Code of Ethics (2014) is paramount as an LPC as it provides a guide and baseline for both protecting the client and protecting the professional throughout the counseling process. The ACA code of ethics focuses on the relationship(s) between the counselor and the client, as well as other factors of relationships.

APA Code of Ethics/Code of Conduct

tdominey — 2025-02-09 18:44:05 UTC

The APA Code of Ethics (2017) promotes client welfare and focuses on qualifications, continuing education, and supervised experience that professionals must adhere to while practicing counseling and remaining professionally competent.

Legal Requirements for LPC

tdominey — 2025-02-09 18:54:07 UTC

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (n.d.) discusses the state requirements, both educational and legal, that must be met for LPC licensure. This page also discusses continuing education and other legal guidelines.

Prior Knowledge

tdominey — 2025-02-09 18:58:44 UTC

As far as prior knowledge and experience, I come from a family line of mental health diagnoses. I also have bipolar disorder, and I am a person in long-term recovery from SUD. My daughters and I have all experienced various levels of trauma that have opened my eyes to its impacts…especially if left untreated. I have worked within the mental health community as a helping professional in some capacity or another for the last 10 years or more off and on as well. I have also taken the MHFA course previously when I worked for West Texas Centers and found it very enlightening. I have worked in Crisis Stabilization Units, State Hospitals, and treatment centers.

Reference Guide for MH Disorders

tdominey — 2025-02-09 19:04:13 UTC

Creating this reference guide for MH disorders helped me in completing part of my goal of learning more about the resources that are available for various types of disorders. I especially appreciate that it discusses each disorder and sub-types of that disorder in detail while providing information on treatment options and resources.

Developmental Discussion on Trauma

tdominey — 2025-02-09 19:24:25 UTC

I learned a lot about various types of trauma's through this discussion. I also learned that the ACE screening tool is useful but could also be updated for the time that we are in and the many aspects that can contribute to traumatic experiences and perceptions.

I also gained a great deal of knowledge concerning types of trauma and how each individual involved can be impacted by trauma, no matter the type. This is one of my favorite assignments thus far. I am excited about the documentary to come.

We are Columbine

tdominey — 2025-02-09 19:28:04 UTC

This documentary taught me so much about the various aspects of trauma and crisis. What I found most interesting, or eye opening was when one of the survivors mentioned that people do not think about trauma as being something that you can “get over” (Farber, 2019). He discussed how he has done so much work on himself in respect to what happened, but that there was a whole new level of the trauma developing as he returned to the school and the room that he was in when it happened. There is such a stereotypical aspect to grief and trauma in that many people think it can be cured. It cannot be. It can be something that you can grow from, if you allow that, and when it is time but, you cannot cure it.

Farber, L. (Director). (2019) We are columbine. [Film]. Amazon Prime Video. https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Columbine-Gustavo-DArthenay/dp/B07P887252?ref_=nav_signin

Psychological First Aid

tdominey — 2025-03-11 19:45:57 UTC

I was really excited to get this certificate. I learned a lot about responding to disasters, terrorisms, and crises. I appreciated the five different modules through this course and that they taught me about recognizing individual needs and addressing them. This is definitely something that I will take with me in my future profession.

Crisis Prevention and Threat Assessment

tdominey — 2025-03-11 20:14:15 UTC

This was one of my favorite assignments. I had some great experiences working with my team. We all had great ideas and came together to collaborate something that I am proud of. I also learned a lot about statistics of dating violence...they were startling.

I appreciate the information that we compiled concerning referrals and assessments, they were the most informative for me. This is a project that I will refer to several times in the future.

ABC Model of Crisis Intervention

tdominey — 2025-03-11 20:56:37 UTC

The ABC Model of Crisis Intervention project was very informative. I appreciate that it covers rapport building, going over the problem, and then using various counseling skills to find relevant solutions. This case study was a great experience of using this model in the field. I did appreciate the feedback as far as adding more detail in terms of compiling a safety plan and what kind of resources I would implement. I also appreciated the input on adding a food schedule for the client and a journal.

Referral Process for LPC's

tdominey — 2025-03-12 20:15:35 UTC

Texas Health and Human Services (n.d.) discusses that when it comes to referrals, the LPC must complete certain steps such as determining level of care and needs assessments to determine the client's needs. The LPC should then have a conversation with the client, discussing preferences and reasons for the referral. There are several considerations with referrals; location, insurance, specializations, and more. It is important for the LPC to conduct research and evaluations to ensure successful referrals.

The LPC should contact the referral and offer support as necessary. Follow-up is also very important. Another consideration is to seek supervision and/or support from other professionals or supervisors when needed.

Emergency & Non-Emergency Support Services

tdominey — 2025-03-12 20:53:39 UTC

Dial 911 for Emergency Services
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 9-8-8 for 24/7 support, including a chat option and a text line (text TX to 741741).
2-1-1 Texas: Call 2-1-1 or text 2-1-1 for non-emergency mental health and substance use resources, and other community services.
West Texas Centers: Call 800-375-4357 for Mental Health Services or Mental Health Crisis Services and Substance Abuse Issues.
VA West Texas Health Care: Contact VA health connect at 833-284-7212 or call 432-263-7361 ext. 7301 for mental health care.
Big Spring State Hospital: 432-267-8216
Crisis Services: For mental health crisis with no immediate risk, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Scenic Mountain Medical Center: 432-263-1211

Cultural Competence

tdominey — 2025-03-12 21:08:19 UTC

Cultural competence is a skill that must be practiced with every situation and every client. It is also something that should be continued as far as education and training. First, there are several ethical codes that enforce competency, and second, one of the fastest ways to cause a client harm is not to consider their cultural background or respect it. Not to do so will result in damage done for each party involved.

It also provides a chance for the counselor and the client to build rapport and support the counseling relationship. Our job is to do no harm. Remaining culturally competent will provide a baseline for successful treatment.