NCMHCE Dangerousness and Abuse




Counselor Toolbox Podcast show

Summary: Summary - It is imperative for clinicians to be prepared for dealing with clients who may be violent or in abusive situations - Know your ethical imperatives regarding mandatory reporting. - Get additional training on safety practices for working with victims of abuse - If confronted with a call from someone who is in crisis but not your client, it is your responsibility to provide initial triage and assist the individual in getting to safety. Test Taking Tips - Sally is a 25 year old graduate student who was recently raped. She was referred to you by victim services. Her father, a doctor, whom she is estranged from calls your office wondering how Sally is doing - What information do you need to make a diagnosis Test Taking Tips - What are possible diagnoses - GAD, ASD, PTSD, MDD, Adjustment Disorder - What information do you need to make a diagnosis Test Taking Tips - You determine that Sally has Acute Stress Disorder. - Which of the following would be appropriate referrals Test Taking Tips - You determine that Sally has Acute Stress Disorder. - Which of the following would be appropriate to monitor progress-