Kathryn Dardeck, EdD, teaches psychology courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently serving as an adjunct faculty member at William James College, she is a licensed psychologist who maintains a professional interest in trauma and disaster mental health. Dr. Kathryn (Kathy) Dardeck served as the chair and co-chair for the Massachusetts Psychological Association Disaster Response Network for 17 years, and has taught many courses on disaster mental health, traumatic stress, and crisis intervention.
Crisis counseling helps individuals regain a sense of control, stability, and safety after a crisis event. Crises differ from problems and emergencies. Unlike problems, crises frequently require intervention in order to resolve, and unlike emergencies, crises may be long-lasting. All crises are unique, but all involve a stressful situation that makes coping challenging and intervention potentially helpful.
Many different events can trigger a crisis and one may occur at any point in a person’s life. Crises may range from a family situation, such as a child abuse investigation or a chronically ill family member, to economic situations such as a sudden financial strain. Neighborhood violence, inadequate housing, and other community situations can contribute to the development of a crisis. Natural disasters are also common creators of crisis situations.
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