Breaking Point at Therapy
It's your first therapy session after months of crisis, and you're desperate to be honest about your suicidal thoughts. However, you know that saying the wrong thing could trigger an immediate involuntary hold. Navigate this delicate conversation while getting the help you need without crossing the line that leads to institutionalization.
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Survivors
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Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
New therapy patient in crisis
Conversation Partner
Dr. Sarah Winters
Setting
Modern therapist's office with muted lighting, a ticking wall clock reads 3:45 PM, plush armchair faces a clinical leather chair, box of tissues prominently placed
Location
Evergreen Behavioral Health Center
Learning Objectives
Communicate the severity of your mental health crisis without triggering immediate intervention
Demonstrate awareness of safety planning and support systems
Build trust while maintaining appropriate boundaries around dangerous disclosures
About This Scenario
It's your first therapy session after months of crisis, and you're desperate to be honest about your suicidal thoughts. However, you know that saying the wrong thing could trigger an immediate involuntary hold. Navigate this delicate conversation while getting the help you need without crossing the line that leads to institutionalization.
How It Starts
“I see this is your first time seeking therapy. What brings you in today? I notice you marked some concerning responses on your intake form.”
This is how Dr. Sarah Winters's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#633
Category
General
Location Tag
Evergreen Behavioral Health Center
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