Therapist Safety Protocol
As a clinical psychologist, your afternoon session takes a dark turn when your patient Marcus explicitly threatens to harm Sarah, another client whose identity he discovered through social media. With only 15 minutes until Marcus leaves your office, you must navigate the complex ethical maze between patient confidentiality and your duty to warn, knowing your decisions could have life-altering consequences.
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Dr. Taylor Chen, Clinical Psychologist
Conversation Partner
Marcus Blackwood
Setting
Modern therapy office with dimming natural light, leather armchair casting long shadows, city lights beginning to twinkle outside panoramic windows
Location
Evergreen Psychological Services, 42nd Floor
Learning Objectives
De-escalate Marcus's threatening behavior while maintaining therapeutic rapport
Document specific threat details for potential legal requirements
Execute appropriate duty-to-warn protocols before session ends
About This Scenario
As a clinical psychologist, your afternoon session takes a dark turn when your patient Marcus explicitly threatens to harm Sarah, another client whose identity he discovered through social media. With only 15 minutes until Marcus leaves your office, you must navigate the complex ethical maze between patient confidentiality and your duty to warn, knowing your decisions could have life-altering consequences.
How It Starts
“You know, Dr. Chen, I finally found Sarah's Instagram last night. Funny how she keeps posting about 'toxic relationships' right after her sessions with my ex-wife. I know exactly which coffee shop she visits every morning at 8:15.”
This is how Marcus Blackwood's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#629
Category
General
Location Tag
Evergreen Psychological Services, 42nd Floor
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