u07a1 ClientCounselorSafety.docx Research on Counselor and Client Safety Capella Unive

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u07a1 ClientCounselorSafety.docx Research on Counselor and Client Safety Capella University Abstract Crisis intervention requires the therapist to be mindful of dangers to the client and the cou... nselor, as well as risk-mitigation mechanisms. Risks to client safety include sexual assault and suicidal tendencies and adverse counselor safety relative to those particular topics are examined. This study will go through the significant risks faced by both counselor and client. The issues in this paper will include risk management and utilizing the appropriate solutions for those risks. Research on Counselor and Client Safety The safety of both the client and the counselor are paramount in the crisis intervention. A therapist who stays safe in volatile crisis situations employs a number of strategies. First, the therapist must understand and follow the policies related to consent, confidentiality, and involuntary commitment that are specified for the treatment procedure. Therapists should learn to identify warning signs that indicate that a crisis may occur with their clients. This also entails being capable of finding and identifying dangers. Support staff that can be called upon when additional support is needed is critical. This paper will address some of the researched issues involving counselor and client safety as it relative to sexual assault and suicide. Key elements of the risk will be explored along with potential and documented solutions. Research on Counselor Safety Workers must be aware of the. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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