CDT Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning in Disability Trauma 2

Question 1

A comprehensive safety plan for a person with a disability who has experienced trauma should ALWAYS include:

Accepted Answer

Identified trauma triggers and individualized coping strategies

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Instructions for the person to manage all future crises independently

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Recommendations to avoid all social contact during stress

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A single emergency contact phone number

Question 2

When developing a safety plan with a person who has a physical disability affecting mobility, which consideration is MOST critical?

Accepted Answer

Accessible evacuation routes and accessible transportation options

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Whether the person is physically capable of running away from danger

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The person's ability to independently dial 911 by voice

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The visibility and color of emergency exit signs in the environment

Question 3

The Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) differs from a traditional no-suicide contract primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Focuses on reasons for living and coping strategies rather than just restricting behavior

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Prohibits any clinical discussion of suicidal thoughts during sessions

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Is a legally binding document signed by both client and clinician

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Is completed by the clinician without meaningful client participation

Question 4

For individuals with cognitive disabilities, safety plans should be modified to:

Accepted Answer

Use simple language, visual supports, and concrete actionable steps

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Incorporate abstract concepts and extended metaphors for richer understanding

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Include only written instructions without visual supports

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Be completed solely by the caregiver without the individual's input

Question 5

Which element of safety planning specifically addresses reducing access to means of self-harm?

Accepted Answer

Means restriction or lethal means counseling

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Listing crisis hotline phone numbers

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Social support identification and network mapping

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Emergency contact notification protocols

Question 6

A clinician is creating a safety plan for a Deaf individual in crisis. Which accommodation is ESSENTIAL to include?

Accepted Answer

Visual alert systems and video relay services (VRS) or ASL interpreter access for emergency contacts

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A printed list of standard voice-call phone numbers only

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Instructions directing the individual to use voice calls during emergencies

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Relying exclusively on written notes for all emergency communication

Question 7

In disability trauma practice, safety plans should be reviewed and updated:

Accepted Answer

At each session and especially after a crisis event or significant change in circumstances

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Only at the time of initial intake assessment

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Annually on a fixed schedule regardless of life changes

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Only when the individual explicitly requests a revision