The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention states that up to 50% of all people who commit suicide
have had failed past attempts. Traumatic life events that cause a significant amount of stress and clinical
depression are known to be major risk factors behind for suicide. Which of the following is not likely to be
a risk factor for suicide?
What type of professional interacts with individuals to bring about change in their thoughts, behaviors and
feelings through adaptation?
Clinical social workers providing treatment to individuals have the responsibility to allow full participation
of the client when determining goals. Expected outcomes and the treatment of termination should be
clearly specified and understood by both parties. What is the best way to develop this mutual
understanding?
Abraham Maslow's original hierarchy of needs contains five elements that must be satisfied in order, the
first being the most obvious need for survival. If lower level stages are not achieved, the effects of higher
order needs cannot be met. Maslow's theory remains valid today for understanding personal development
and human motivation. What stage is concerned with personal growth and fulfillment?
There are more adult children dealing with issues concerning aging parents than ever before. Many
clinical social work professionals specialize in services for senior citizens. They also initiate support
groups for their families and caretakers. There are three main focuses to this practice, two of which
include assessment and coordination. What is the third?
