Communication with Suicidal People (Benchmark 4) Flashcards
1
Q
What are suicidal risk factors?
A
- Serious illness or death in the family
- Loss of health
- Emotional, physical, sexual abuse or domestic violence
- Divorce, separation or break up with boyfriend/girlfriend
- Psychiatric illness
- History of suicidal behavior
- Arrest of disciplinary crisis
- Loss of employment or other financial setback
- Entry into or finishing therapy
2
Q
What are warning signs of suicide?
A
- Talking about death or suicide
- Ending significant relationships
- Making final arrangements
- Giving away possessions
- Taking unnecessary risks
- Have a suicide plan
3
Q
What should you say to a suspect?
A
- ## Demonstrate active listening
4
Q
What should you not say to a suspect?
A
- It will be better tomorrow
- Cheer up
- Avoid problem solving, advice giving, belittling, arguments, and making the person feel they need to justify the suicidal feelings
5
Q
Dr. Brene Brown YouTube video on Empathy vs Sympathy. What are the differences?
A
Empathy creates connection, sympathy disconnection.
6
Q
What are things to listen for from subjects?
A
- Catastrophic language
“This will be over soon!”
7
Q
What do you do if they tell you they are better?
A
Don’t believe them
8
Q
If the suicidal question leads to yes what yes questions do we ask?
A
- Do they have a plan
- ## Do they have what they need
9
Q
Warning:
A
Do not sacrifice safety for rapport.
