Most counseling centers and community mental health agencies now have guidelines regarding the duty to warn and protect when the welfare of others is at stake. These guidelines generally specify how to deal with:

A. emotionally healthy individuals with nonviolent behavior.
B. emotionally disturbed individuals, violent behavior, threats, suicidal possibilities, and other circumstances in which counselors may be legally and ethically required to breach confidentiality.
C. documentation and assessment of school children.
D. nonsuicidal individuals seeking assistance with living arrangements.


Answer: B

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