Psychologists working with adolescents may be facing with learning of risky behavior engaged in by their clients. Discuss the pros and cons of disclosure of this information to the clients’ parents.

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer will include:
a. Nonsuicidal self-injury as a public health problem
b. Whether to disclose self-injurious behavior to school officials, medical practitioners, or family members
c. Understand competencies necessary
d. Understanding of nonsuicidal behavior
e. Familiar with how gender and culture influence
f. When self-injury involves atypical areas of the body
g. Recognize when medical attention is necessary
h. Recognizing low risk of lethality
i. Parental response to disclosure

Counseling

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