When a Crisis Worker Has a Good Hunch That a Child

Multiple Choice

When a crisis worker has a good hunch that a child is contemplating suicide,the best thing to do is:

A) express shock and amazement that such thoughts would occur and speak to the child about what he or she has to live for.
B) ​become passive and accepting and let the child vent his or her feelings.
C) ​confront the child's irrational thinking and counter propagandize the "crazy" thoughts.
D) provide support and develop a safety plan with the client.