SAW Responding to Serious Disclosures
Equip yourself with essential skills to effectively respond when someone shares serious information. Foster trust, empathy, and support in your conversations.
WHEN SOMEONE TELLS YOU SOMETHING SERIOUS: RESPONDING TO DISCLOSURE
What Is Disclosure?
Why Is Responding to Disclosure Important?
Quiz 1
Why Do People Find It Difficult to Disclose?
The Role of a Social Auxiliary Worker
The First Response to a Serious Disclosure
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Quiz 2
What Should You Say When Someone Discloses Something Serious?
What Should You Never Say?
Listening Skills During Disclosure
quiz 3
Asking Questions Without Influencing the Client
Understanding Different Forms of Disclosure
Responding When the Client Is Emotional
quiz 4
Confidentiality and Its Limitations
Recording a Serious Disclosure
Risk Assessment and Immediate Safety
Responding to Disclosure of Child Abuse
Responding to Disclosure of Domestic Violence
Responding to Disclosure of Sexual Abuse or Assault
When a Client Discloses Suicidal Thoughts or Risk of Self-Harm
Referral and Collaboration
Professional Boundaries During Disclosure
Common Mistakes When Responding to Disclosure
Ethical Principles in Responding to Disclosure
South African Legal and Professional Considerations
Conclusion
Quiz 5