MFT Crisis Intervention 4

Question 1

Which client statement is the STRONGEST indicator of imminent suicide risk?

Accepted Answer

'I have pills saved up and plan to take them tonight.'

Answer

A specific plan with a set time frame indicates imminent risk because the client has moved from ideation to preparation and intent.

Question 2

A family presents to crisis services after an unexpected death by suicide of a family member. The therapist's role during this initial session is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Providing psychoeducation about suicide contagion, safety, and support resources

Answer

Postvention with suicide loss survivors focuses on psychoeducation, safety planning for contagion risk, and connecting the family to ongoing support.

Question 3

A therapist working in a school setting learns a student disclosed to a peer that they want to die. The peer comes to the counselor. The therapist should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Immediately meet with the student who made the disclosure and assess risk

Answer

Direct assessment of the at-risk student is the immediate ethical and clinical obligation before any other action.

Question 4

Which intervention is MOST consistent with a trauma-informed approach to crisis care?

Accepted Answer

Emphasizing safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment

Answer

SAMHSA's six trauma-informed principles—safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity—guide trauma-informed crisis care.

Question 5

A therapist who routinely responds to traumatic crises and begins experiencing symptoms mirroring those of their clients is MOST likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Secondary traumatic stress (vicarious traumatization)

Answer

Secondary traumatic stress (vicarious traumatization) involves absorbing the traumatic material of clients, producing PTSD-like symptoms in the helper.

MFT Exam Practice Test

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MFT Crisis Intervention 4