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Q
How do you deal with disclosure?
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CLEAR
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C – Connect
• Build rapport in the moment
• Respond with empathy and validation
“I’m really glad you told me this.”
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L – Listen & paraphrase
• Actively listen
• Reflect back to check understanding
“It sounds like things have been feeling really overwhelming…”
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E – Explore risk
• Thoughts, plans, intent
• Means, history, protective factors
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A – Act appropriately
• Follow safeguarding procedures
• Seek supervision / involve team
• Be transparent about limits of confidentiality
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R – Reduce risk
• Safety planning
• Support network
• Practical next steps
