What's the First Rule of Working Therapeutically with Suicidal Clients

question 33

Multiple Choice

What's the first rule of working therapeutically with suicidal clients?

• A) Listen and be empathic
• B) Use standardized assessment instruments
• C) Make referrals early and often
• D) Develop a safety plan
• E) Identify alternatives to suicide

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