Some of the most important characteristics that staff, working with suicidal clients, need to have are
A. the ability to be consistently organized.
B. the ability to teach problem-solving skills.
C. warmth and consistency when interacting.
D. interview and counseling skills.
Ans: C. warmth and consistency when interacting.
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