Discussion: Crisis Management and Planning
For this discussion:
· Provide a synopsis of your site's policy or protocol for managing crisis situations, such as a client who is suicidal, homicidal, actively psychotic, or aggressive and in need of assessment for hospitalization.
· Describe your site's policy for following mandatory reporting laws.
· Describe plans you are considering for being proactive in at least two of the crises listed above. You may consider crises occurring when the client is in your office, at the agency, or on the phone.
Your post and responses are expected to be substantive in nature and to reference the assigned readings, as well as other theoretical, empirical, or professional literature to support your views and writings. Reference your sources using standard APA guidelines.
Resources
· Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.
· Preparation, Action, Recovery: A Conceptual Framework for Counselor Preparation and Response in Client Crises Consultation as a Means of Veteran Suicide Prevention.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.