Crisis Management

Crisis Management Ottawa

In psychology, a crisis is an event or situation that is perceived as extremely difficult, and exceeding an individual’s current resources and coping mechanisms. 


There are many circumstances that can be considered to be a crisis such as: 

  • Life-threatening situations (e,g., natural disasters, sexual assault, etc.) 
  • Medical or mental illness
  • Suicidal or homicidal thoughts
  • Intense loss (e.g., the death of a loved one or divorce)


Crisis intervention is an urgent and temporary care given to an individual experiencing a crisis. The purpose of this intervention is to interrupt and prevent negative or harmful behaviours and reduce emotional distress, with the hope that the client (an individual, couple or family) will be able to return to their usual level of functioning and be able to cope with future crises with greater ease.

Gilmour Psychologists with Expertise in Crisis Management

Contact Gilmour Psychological Services® in Ottawa to schedule a consultation with a psychologist who has an expertise in crisis management therapy.

Dr. Karen Davies, C. Psych.

September 17, 2022
Dr. Davies provides psychological services to individual adults, couples, children, and their families. She has had her own private practice since 1989, and for seven years prior to that worked as a supervised associate in private practice.

Dr. Deanna Drahovzal, C.Psych.

September 9, 2022
Dr. Drahovzal provides psychotherapy and assessment services to children, adults, couples, and families at Gilmour Psychological Services® in Ottawa.

Dr. Sarah Pantin, C.Psych.

September 7, 2022
Dr. Pantin's approach, tailored to her clients’ needs, integrates interpersonal and cognitive perspectives to assist them in developing strategies and skills to make positive changes in their lives.

Dr. Marc Zahradnik, C.Psych.

September 5, 2022
Dr. Zahradnik provides psychodiagnostic assessment and psychotherapeutic services to both adolescents and adults.
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