TCC Crisis Intervention & Mental Health

Question 1

According to the ACT model of suicide risk assessment used in Texas schools, what does the 'A' represent?

Accepted Answer

Assess

Answer

In the ACT model, 'A' stands for Acknowledge — recognizing and validating the student's feelings and opening communication before moving to care and treatment steps.

Question 2

Which of the following is classified as an 'acute' risk factor that increases immediate suicide risk compared to chronic risk factors?

Accepted Answer

Recent significant loss or humiliating event

Answer

Acute risk factors are recent, time-limited events that dramatically increase immediate risk, such as a breakup, job loss, public humiliation, or access to lethal means, as opposed to chronic or static factors.

Question 3

When using Roberts's Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model, which stage involves helping the client develop a concrete action plan with specific coping strategies?

Accepted Answer

Stage 6: Restore functioning through action plan

Answer

Stage 6 of Roberts's model focuses on restoring pre-crisis functioning by collaboratively developing a concrete action plan that includes coping strategies, support resources, and specific steps the client will take.

Question 4

Under Texas law, a professional counselor may place a client in emergency involuntary hospitalization (emergency detention) if the client presents which condition?

Accepted Answer

The client is imminently likely to seriously harm themselves or others due to a mental health disorder

Answer

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 573 authorizes emergency detention when a person, as a result of mental illness, poses an imminent risk of serious harm to themselves or others.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes psychological first aid (PFA), the approach recommended after community disasters and mass casualty events?

Accepted Answer

An immediate, humane, supportive response that addresses basic needs and reduces acute distress

Answer

Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informed early intervention designed to reduce initial distress, meet basic needs, and connect survivors to social support and services without requiring them to relive or narrate trauma.

(TCC) Texas Counselor Certification Practice Test

(TCC) Texas Counselor Certification Practice Test

TCC Crisis Intervention & Mental Health