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A client who reports, “I thought about suicide one time about six months ago” as a fleeting thought with no plan could benefit from immediate hospitalization to minimize the imminent risk of danger to themselves.

Which of the following information is LESS relevant for suicide assessment according to the acronym IS PATH WARM?

Which of the following information is LESS relevant for suicide assessment according to the acronym IS PATH WARM?

Nhan’s daily life experiences are affected by completing two tours of military combat service in his young adulthood 20 years ago. Throughout his service he saw multiple murders, including his commanding officer killed in an ambush and his unit not being able to find their way back to safety for many hours. What type of trauma is Nhan suffering from?

EXTRA CREDIT QUESTION: In the case of Ytasha (see case example included in the test), her nightmares are an example of:

Jason, a 22-year-old college student, has been struggling with academic stress and social isolation. During a recent counseling session, he angrily stated, “I swear, one day I’m going to make them pay for how they treat me.” When the counselor asks him to clarify, he responds, “Forget I said anything, I was just venting.” He avoids eye contact and seems agitated. What is the most appropriate next step for the counselor working with Jason?

Children of transnational migrants from Central America to the United States endure generational consequences stemming from their families’ histories of colonialism, decades-long civil wars, political instability and interference, economic hardship, and racial discrimination in the U.S. The adaptive behaviors exhibited by this community, which often resemble symptoms of PTSD (e.g., physical responses to triggers, avoidance of fear-inducing situations), are an example of:

Which of the following elements are considered features of domestic violence:

You are working with Julie, a childhood trauma survivor. Julie explains that when she feels “threatened”, she struggles to stay calm, reflect, and respond flexibly. She reports being sensitive to stress and constantly being on alert. Some of her friends have told her that she tends to “overreact for no apparent reason” and gets verbally aggressive. Julie is responding from which of the following stress responses:

prep third exam.png Covers Weeks 11–13. 25 multiple-choice questions, worth 100 points total. 120 minutes to complete each attempt. Two attempts allowed — highest score counts. Must be completed in one sitting (no saving and returning). Proctored via HonorLock — use Google Chrome and keep your camera on. Only permitted notes provided by the instructor may be used. Use only the built-in calculator (no physical calculators).