Author Question: In order of highest risk to lowest risk, which of the following is accurate, according to the NSPL ... (Read 148 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

In order of highest risk to lowest risk, which of the following is accurate, according to the NSPL concepts related to desire, intent, capability, and buffers?

A. Desire without buffers is considered high risk.
B. Desire plus capability with buffers is considered low risk.
C. Desire plus intent with buffers is considered high risk.
D. Desire plus capability plus Intent is considered the highest risk with or without buffers.

Question 2

Among the many challenges for the clinician when assessing and managing suicide risk, the __________ is NOT a concern.

A. limited availability of quality suicide intervention resources from the Internet, books, monographs, and research on best practices
B. risk assessment that depends on good clinical judgment
C. counselor's internal emotional reaction (as per the Core Competencies for Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk by the AAS/SPRC)
D. tension between managing the counselor's goal to intervene and the client's goal to end pain through suicide