The preparation of school psychologists for crisis intervention

Autor: Stephanie Marston, Annette Jerome, Melissa Allen, Debbi Pope, Carrie Rawlins, Shannon Lamb, Adrianne White
Rok vydání: 2002
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Zdroj: Psychology in the Schools. 39:427-439
ISSN: 1520-6807
0033-3085
Popis: School psychologists (N = 276, 81% return rate) were surveyed regarding the following aspects of crisis intervention: (a) university preparation, (b) continuing professional development, and (c) current involvement with school crisis plans and crisis teams. Of those receiving university training, 58% believed they were minimally prepared or not at all prepared to deal with school crises. Only 2% reported being well prepared or very well prepared. Data analyses indicated increased university training in recent years, particularly with practicum/internship experiences related to crisis intervention. Approximately 81% of school psychologists participated in local training for crisis intervention as part of continuing professional development. Although 91% of school psychologists worked in districts with crisis plans in place, only 53% participated on crisis teams. Suicide, violence, and school district crisis plans were recommended as high priority topics for future academic training. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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