Crisis Intervention Techniques Flashcards
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A client who was physically restrained is now calm and asks what happened. The BHT should:
Answer: Honestly and calmly explain what occurred, validate their feelings, and answer questions
Transparent, compassionate communication after a restraint episode supports trauma-informed care and preserves the therapeutic relationship.
Which of the following is considered a protective factor that REDUCES suicide risk?
Answer: Strong social support network and reasons for living
Robust social support and identified reasons for living are well-established protective factors that buffer against suicidal crisis.
A BHT observes a colleague using a pain-inducing physical hold not approved in agency training during a crisis. The BHT should:
Answer: Intervene safely if possible, then report the incident to a supervisor immediately
Unapproved and pain-inducing restraint techniques pose safety risks and must be reported immediately as a client rights and safety issue.
In the context of crisis intervention, 'lethality assessment' specifically evaluates:
Answer: The likelihood that the client's current plan could result in death
Lethality assessment focuses on the deadliness of the method, access, and intent — key factors in determining the urgency of intervention.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way to involve family members during a client's behavioral health crisis?
Answer: Involve family with the client's consent if they can provide support and safety
Family involvement with client consent can be a valuable source of support during crisis, provided confidentiality boundaries are maintained.
A client is in crisis and asks the BHT to promise not to tell anyone what they are about to share. The BHT should:
Answer: Explain the limits of confidentiality honestly before the client shares further
BHTs must clarify the limits of confidentiality before the disclosure so the client can make an informed decision about what to share.
Which intervention is MOST consistent with the 'Recovery Model' approach when supporting a client through a mental health crisis?
Answer: Emphasizing the client's strengths, self-determination, and participation in their own crisis plan
The Recovery Model centers on empowerment, strengths-based support, and client agency even during crisis, not client passivity.