If a Client Reports Any Risk Factors Such as Suicide

Multiple Choice

If a client reports any risk factors such as suicide, homicide, or abuse the counselor should _______________, ________________, and ______________________.

A) call emergency services, inform the family, refer to a psychiatrist
B) document what the client expresses; seek advice from another professional, report
C) express empathy; normalize the feeling; agree on a no-harm contract with the client
D) assess for safety indicators, generate a safety plan; document legal actions taken