In treating suicidal clients, it is most helpful when counselors ...

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In treating suicidal clients, it is most helpful when counselors
 
  a) Help clients overcome their weaknesses
  b) Determine clients' motivations for wanting to commit suicide
  c) Emphasize client strengths to promote self-esteem
  d) Remind clients how much their family would miss them if they committed suicide

Question 2

In the initial interview, the therapist has the same goals as most clinicians.
  Of the following, which describes the best immediate goal?
 
  A. Establishing rapport with a client.
  B. Developing a treatment plan.
  C. Taking inventory of the client's personal history.
  D. Working with the client to determine the client's level of denial.

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A. establishing rapport with a client