SAC Crisis Intervention & Prevention 3

Question 1

According to ASCA and NASP guidelines, which professional is primarily responsible for coordinating the school's crisis response plan?

Accepted Answer

The school crisis team, often led by the school psychologist or counselor

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The school's principal or vice-principal

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The district's legal counsel

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The local law enforcement liaison

Question 2

A SAC counselor learns that a student has been cutting themselves as a way to cope with emotional pain. The counselor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Assess the severity of the self-harm, suicidal ideation, and level of distress

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Call 911 and request an emergency psychiatric evaluation immediately

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Notify the student's teacher and remove them from the classroom

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Refer the student to a peer support group for self-injury

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a 'universal' level intervention in a three-tiered suicide prevention framework?

Accepted Answer

School-wide mental health awareness education for all students

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Individual counseling for a student who lost a parent to suicide

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Small-group therapy for students with depression

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Intensive outpatient treatment referral for a high-risk student

Question 4

During a crisis debriefing for school staff following a traumatic event, a SAC counselor should AVOID:

Accepted Answer

Forcing or requiring all staff to verbally process their trauma

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Providing psychoeducation about common stress reactions

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Encouraging staff to share their feelings and experiences

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Connecting staff to additional resources if needed

Question 5

When notifying parents about a school crisis involving student safety, what is the MOST appropriate communication approach?

Accepted Answer

Send a factual, calm, and timely letter home while avoiding speculation

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Post details on social media first to reach the widest audience quickly

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Withhold information from parents until the school administration issues a press release

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Allow students to inform their own parents to reduce administrative burden

Question 6

The 'Reconnecting Youth' program is a school-based prevention program specifically designed to:

Accepted Answer

Help high-risk youth improve school bonding and reduce risk behaviors

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Teach students conflict resolution and peer mediation skills

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Train teachers to identify early signs of learning disabilities

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Provide mentorship from college students to at-risk youth

Question 7

A student is brought to a SAC counselor after being involved in a physical altercation. The student appears agitated and dysregulated. What is the BEST initial intervention?

Accepted Answer

Use active listening and a calm demeanor to help the student de-escalate before processing the event

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Begin immediately gathering facts about what happened to complete the incident report

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Inform the student of the disciplinary consequences they will face

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Contact the student's parents and have them present before speaking with the student