TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
EXAM COVERAGE
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
TCI Crisis Model - Phases of escalation, stress model,
behavior as communication
Crisis Prevention - Identifying triggers, early intervention
strategies
De-escalation Techniques - Active listening, supportive
stance, verbal interventions
,Emotional First Aid - Life Space Interview (LSI) steps and
purpose
Coping Skills Development - Teaching self-regulation and
problem-solving skills
Physical Intervention (if applicable) - Safety guidelines,
last-resort restraints, team coordination
Risk Assessment - Assessing harm to self/others, safety
planning
Trauma-Informed Care - Understanding trauma impact,
avoiding re-traumatization
Documentation & Reporting - Incident reports, post-crisis
review
Professional Boundaries & Ethics - Duty of care,
child/youth rights
,Post-Crisis Response - Debriefing, recovery, therapeutic
follow-up
developmental relationships are characterized by:
- attachment
- reciprocity (ex: throwing a ball back and forth)
- progressive complexity (ex: the medal system)
- balance of power
, a trauma informed organization:
TCI
- supports and facilitates trauma-informed care through:
EXAM COVERAGE
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
TCI Crisis Model - Phases of escalation, stress model,
behavior as communication
Crisis Prevention - Identifying triggers, early intervention
strategies
De-escalation Techniques - Active listening, supportive
stance, verbal interventions
,Emotional First Aid - Life Space Interview (LSI) steps and
purpose
Coping Skills Development - Teaching self-regulation and
problem-solving skills
Physical Intervention (if applicable) - Safety guidelines,
last-resort restraints, team coordination
Risk Assessment - Assessing harm to self/others, safety
planning
Trauma-Informed Care - Understanding trauma impact,
avoiding re-traumatization
Documentation & Reporting - Incident reports, post-crisis
review
Professional Boundaries & Ethics - Duty of care,
child/youth rights
,Post-Crisis Response - Debriefing, recovery, therapeutic
follow-up
developmental relationships are characterized by:
- attachment
- reciprocity (ex: throwing a ball back and forth)
- progressive complexity (ex: the medal system)
- balance of power
, a trauma informed organization:
TCI
- supports and facilitates trauma-informed care through:
