This short paper should use the LAPC Model template. It should be 1 to 2 pages in length with double spacing, 12-point Times New

LAPC

(1) listen

(2) assess

(3) plan (4) commit

This is helpful for each paragraph answer these questions in paragraphs by step and section

Listen: What is the victim saying? What is he or she NOT saying?

Assess: What is the victim feeling? How is he or she acting? What is he or she thinking?

Plan: What plans can the victim make now? Are the plans reasonable? Can they be carried out?

Commit: Has the victim agreed to follow the plan? What other resources will be needed to see the plan through?

Step 1

· Where would you like me to sit/stand?

· What name would you like me to call you?

· Would you like me to get you something before we talk?

· Would you prefer if we stay/stood over there instead?

· Is there anyone you would like me to call at this time?

Step 2: Assess.

Emotions—Is the client inconsolable? sad? hopeless? anxious? angry?

· Behavior—Is the client agitated? pacing the room? sluggish or slow? wanting to leave? wanting to linger?

· Thoughts—How does the client interpret the crisis? What is its meaning for the client?

· Is the client hopeful or hopeless about the outcome? How devastating is it for the client? The client’s future? How does the client judge his or her ability to cope?

· Support system—How large a family or friendship network does the client have?

· Is the client alone and solitary, or social with many friends? Who can be called on to assist the client at this time?

Step 3: Plan

The ultimate goal in crisis intervention is actually twofold: first, assist the client in recovering from the emotional impact in the immediate aftermath of the crisis; then impart to the client a sense of hope and empowerment via a plan. This two-part approach includes a return to some state of equilibrium and a plan to help maintain this balance long after the crisis has passed. Of course, this plan requires a skilled crisis counselor who is able to strike a balance between several competing counselor and client needs.

Step 4

Commit In this final step in L-A-P-C, the client, either through the facilitative or directive stance of the counselor, agrees to commit to a plan of action to help alleviate the strains of the crisis and to regain some level of equilibrium. Even though several different plans may be discussed along with the advantages and disadvantages of each, a specific plan that is appealing to the client and that he or she believes can be enacted is chosen. Additionally, follow up becomes a component of this commitment. Once the client agrees to enact the plan, the client also commits to ongoing follow up with the counselor or with some other member of the support system.