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SOCW6090 Psychopathology and Diagnosis for Social Work Practice

Week 3 Discussion

Assessing Suicide Risk

Post by Day 3 a response in which you address the following:

•             Identify and discuss elements of Dr. Sommers-Flanagan’s suicide risk assessment.

•             Describe the elements of safety planning that you would put in place as Tommi’s social worker in the first week and in the first months.

•             Identify a suicide risk assessment tool you would use at future sessions to identify changes in her risk level. Explain why you would use this tool.

•             Explain any adjustments or enhancements that might be helpful given Tommi’s cultural background. Support your ideas with scholarly resources.

•             Provide suggestions to manage the emotional responses your colleague identified.

•             Explain why consideration of culture is important when working with diverse clients.