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M6: A Suicidal Teen   Imagine that you are a counselor in an afterschool drop-in center. You have known 16-year-old Anthony for about a year, as he regularly comes to the center to play basketball and video games with his friends. You have noticed that he has been coming in less frequently in the last two months and, when he is at the center, he is quiet and appears angry or sad. One afternoon, Anthony tells you that his parents are divorcing and his father is moving out of state. He says he feels like his world is falling apart and he might be better off dead. Main Response Based on what you have learned in this module, develop a main response in which you address the following: · What are some steps that you would take to help Anthony? · What legal and ethical issues might come up in this situation? · In your post, refer specifically to the required reading and other relevant sources. Please read below it’s what in this chapter. Please answer all bullets and a reference sheet. Counseling children and adolescents during or immediately after a crisis is different from other types of interventions we have discussed in this course. While there is similarity between trauma counseling and crisis intervention, the goal of the latter is often to act quickly to restore a sense of safety and security when the clients’ world seems to have been upended in some way. What is a Crisis? Counseling children and adolescents during or immediately after a crisis is different from other types of interventions we have discussed in this course.  While there is similarity between trauma counseling and crisis intervention, the goal of the latter is often to act quickly to restore a sense of safety and security when the clients’ world seems to have been upended in some way. A crisis is defined as a situation that a person perceives as “intolerable and going beyond their resources and coping abilities” (Miller, 2011, p. 3).  These situations may happen in the family, school, community, or in interpersonal relationships.  Natural disasters, sudden loss of relationships, homeless, and acute illness are just some examples.  Children and adolescents may also suffer from sudden and acute crises brought on by mental illness which is likely to affect the entire family.  When children and teens experiences these types of situations, their ability to cope will be influenced by their personality, temperament, attitudes, and beliefs.  Some young people are exceptionally calm and resilient, even in the face of crisis, and will cope effectively.  Others will need support and guidance until they regain a sense of safety.   Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors During Crisis Feelings of confusion, helplessness, and desperation are natural when a child or adolescent experiences a crisis. It is important to help the client express these feelings and to spend time listening to them.  Counselors can instill hope in children who are feeling hopeless by breaking down problems into manageable pieces, offering suggestions, and talking positively about the child’s future. Children and teens in the midst of a crisis are especially prone to cognitive distortions, that is, irrational or exaggerated beliefs about a situation.  For example, a child may believe that they caused an event such as a parent’s death by misbehaving or thinking something bad about the parents.  A child’s thinking may seem confused and disorganized.  Counselors should listen empathetically when the child expresses these thoughts and perhaps gently and supportively try to correct them; however, counselors should never push the child or be confrontational during a crisis. It is common for children and adolescents to have significant changes in behavior during a crisis.  Some might act out, behaving defiantly or angrily; others may become withdrawn and sullen.  Children may also try to protect others in the family, acting almost as if they were the parents.  Counselors can help by addressing and offering alternatives to dysfunctional behaviors and by redirecting the client toward their strengths.  Offering concrete solutions to problems—like connecting them with friends or family members who can offer help—may disrupt the negative behaviors.  One of the primary goals of crisis work is to reestablish the client’s sense of control over their situation and, therefore, it is crucial that the counselor not attempt to impose his or her own solutions on the clients.  Of course, dangerous behaviors, like self-harm or substance abuse, require immediate and specialized help, including getting the young person into a safe, supervised environment immediately, such as a hospital or residential facility. Helpful Characteristics of Counselors According to Geri Miller’s book, The Fundamentals of Crisis Counseling, there are several qualities that counselors can bring to crisis situations to help them to be effective.  They include, · emotional maturity gained through life experiences · poise to stay calm, stable, rational, and in control · creativity and flexibility to help think of solutions and approaches help to the specific client · the energy to help clients and the resilience to care for oneself · quick mental reflexes to respond to rapidly changing situations The required reading, chapter 6 in The Elements of Counseling Children and Adolescents, provides more information about responding to crises.