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What are the main goalsof CI?
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1) To help the client return to the level of functioning they had before crisis.
2) To help the client learn from this crisis to prevet future ones |
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What is a crisis?
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Any situation where a person is distressed and feels some (more or less) immediate resolution or change is required to relieve some of the distress.
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List the important things to assess for in suicide risk.
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- need to ask about suicide ideation and intent
- verbalisation of intent - previous history of attempts - depression, anhedonia, impulsiveness, anxiety/panic/agitation, psychosis, substance use (risk factors) - recent loss/stressors - expression of hoplessness etc - current emotions -plan |
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What should be included in a safety plan for a client who is expressin suicidal ideation?
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- develop safety plan: removal of means, provision for support/help s needed, plan for follow-up
- utilise resources: support, coping mechansisms - increase communication - involve significant others |
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