Crisis Theories  

 James (2013) summarizes that “crisis is a perception or experiencing of an event or situation as an intolerable difficulty that exceeds the person’s current resources and coping mechanisms” (p. 8). There are many theories and models of crisis. Counselor educators categorize these theories as basic, expanded, applied, and eclectic. In particular, an ecosystemic theory of crisis, developed by Bronfenbrenner, is also beginning to emerge as a notable theory. Bronfenbrenner’s ecosystemic theory takes a distinctive look at the ways in which a crisis can affect communities, regions, and entire nations, as well as how crises can slowly spread across continents. An ecosystemic crisis not only affects those individuals who directly experience the catastrophe, but can also produce potential victims who may vicariously experience the crisis. 

 To prepare for this Discussion: •Review Chapters 1 and 17 in your course text, Crisis Intervention Strategies, and think about the strengths and limitations of the various crisis theories offered. •Then consider which theories you think are the most relevant to crisis management and response. •Review the article, “Toward a Taxonomy of Disaster and Crisis Theories” to develop an understanding of administrative theory in crisis planning. •Think about the ways in which basic, expanded, applied, and eclectic crisis theories fit into crisis management and response, and where and when Maslow’s hierarchical theory can be applied to understanding crises responses. •Select two of the crisis theories you read about this week that you believe are the most relevant to crisis management and response and think about the strengths and limitations of each.  

With these thoughts in mind:   Post (200 word APA Style) a brief description of the two crisis theories you selected and explain why you believe these theories are the most relevant to crisis management and response. Then analyze the strengths and limitations of each of the two crisis theories you selected. 

 Note: Put the names of the two theories you selected in the first line of your post. You will be asked to respond to a colleague who chose at least one different theory than you did.

Chapters 1

https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9781305888081/pageid/24

Chapters 17

https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9781305888081/pageid/600

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As discussed in this unit, emergency managers will face local and global challenges in the future. Imagine that you are the emergency manager for your community, and part of your job is to help prepare your community for such challenges. 

For this assignment, you will choose the natural disaster to which your community is the most prone, and you will compose a research paper consisting of the following elements:

• Include an introduction. 

• Include information about the natural disaster you have chosen, including information about the local and global challenges that this disaster can cause for emergency managers. 

• Include an analysis of the risks associated with the selected disaster within the community. 

• List your community’s historical background for the disaster you have chosen. Include demographics and geographic region information for your community. 

• List a description of a risk-reduction plan for emergency management within your community, which will consist of the following points: 

o key issues for beginning the risk reduction plan;

o key stakeholders involved in the plan; 

o types of communications and communication systems involved in the plan; 

o multi-jurisdictional response initiatives; 

o training and exercises; 

o and description of how your plan will be maintained in your community,

o including the maintaining of stakeholder buy-in and funding. 

• Include a reference section consisting of at least three sources, one of which can be your textbook.

***Community – Savannah, Georgia. Georgia regularly faces many types of natural disasters including hurricanes, tornadoes, severe storms, wildfires and floods. The most common type of natural disasters in Georgia are thunderstorms.

Your paper should follow APA guidelines for formatting of all resources, both in-text and as references. Your paper should be at least four pages in length, not including the title page and reference page.

Journal

Thinking about the information that we covered during this course, what are some of the tools that you have acquired in this course that can be applicable to mitigation and preparedness practices within your community? Do you believe that this course can help you make a positive social change for addressing disaster and emergency issues that may arise within your community?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

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Week VIII study guide is attached for guidance.

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Final Paper

Focus of the Final Paper

In Week One, you will choose a generic organization (manufacturing plant, hospital, etc.).  Assume that you are a hired consultant for this organization.  You have been asked by the president of the organization to prepare a background paper on the results of your research and to make recommendations to improve group productivity in the organization.

Your research has identified the following problems: Role conflicts within groups Communication problems among group members Lack of cohesiveness in groups with diverse members Excessive intergroup conflict

In an eight to ten-page paper, include the following: Introduction – clear explanation of the type of organization Explanation of how each problem could impact a group’s productivity (use examples to illustrate points) Recommendations to resolve each problem Suggestions, based on your knowledge of group dynamics, for a company-wide training program on best practices for group productivity Conclusion/Summary

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper: Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Must use at least six scholarly sources. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the  Grading Rubric  for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

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