helping suicidal clients
To complete this project assignment successfully, please view the video in this module’s section Crisis Intervention Project – Crisis Worker Video Interview 5. |
The crisis worker has shared information on what it takes to be an effective crisis intervention professional. In a 1-2 page paper provide a brief overview of the key points included in the video and answer the following questions:
- What are the key challenges faced by Human Services professionals in dealing with suicidal clients?
- What specific things can HS professionals do to help such clients?
- Discuss suicide prevention strategies. What risk factors contribute to suicidal ideations?
In the video they discuss about always asking the clients if they are thinking about suicide, ask about the plan and if they do have a plan you should try to disable the plan. they also discuss about giving them reason to live instead of dying and also try to get family and friends to support.