Group Therapy Gone Wrong

During a late-night group therapy session, Marcus, an unstable participant, reveals detailed plans to harm Sarah, another group member, after the session ends in 30 minutes. As the therapist, you must navigate patient confidentiality laws while preventing imminent violence, knowing that any misstep could result in tragedy or legal consequences.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Group Therapist (Dr. Sarah Chen)

Conversation Partner

Dr. Marcus Blackwood

Setting

Fluorescent-lit community center therapy room, circle of chairs, wall clock ticking loudly, rain beating against windows

Location

Eastside Community Mental Health Center, 11:30 PM

Learning Objectives

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De-escalate Marcus's threatening behavior without breaking therapeutic trust

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Ensure Sarah's safety while maintaining professional ethics

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Navigate legal obligations regarding duty to warn vs. patient confidentiality

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“You all think I'm just paranoid, but I've seen how Sarah looks at me. She's poisoning everyone against me. That's why I need to... take care of things after we're done here. *glances at clock* Just 30 minutes left...”

This is how Dr. Marcus Blackwood's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#680

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