Counselors have a responsibility to protect clients who threaten suicide or any other form of physical harm against themselves. This is usually called ____________.

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Duty to warn is the duty to protect clients who present a danger to themselves or others. The decision to break confidentiality is not an easy one and should be made with extreme care; consult with a colleague or supervisor when faced with this issue.

Counselors Have a Responsibility to Protect Clients Who Threaten Suicide