Gordon is a new client who has been assigned to you. You learn that he has been abusing painkillers for a number of years. He understands that his marriage could be over if he doesn't get help. He is very much open to receiving support, but it also very emotional about how his addiction to painkillers has affected his family. He is having trouble expressing himself and his emotions are distracting him from moving forward, no matter how much he wants to change.

Gordon had a bad time last week. He said he fought with Milly, his wife, almost every day and had trouble sleeping. Every time his wife left the house, he panicked and worried that she would not return.

He has told you that he lay awake for hours and briefly thought about different ways in which he might kill himself if Milly never came back. The thought scared him, because he has never felt that way before, so he got up and watched TV to distract himself.

A safety plan has been put into place for Gordon and his care plan has been updated with additional support services; however, you now receive a phone call from Gordon. Milly has left a note - she has left him and he has no idea where she has gone.

He tells you that he is having those bad thoughts again and he is going to do it this time. He hangs up, but when you call him back he picks up and tells you it is too late.

Watch the below video role play, and then video record yourself responding and upload the file in the area below:

https://youtu.be/0J-W09Y2fG0

1.Take appropriate immediate action to respond to the situation.

2.Use correct communication given the crisis situation.

3.Provide links to safety and living.

4.Demonstrate the ability to enable positive thoughts and behaviours.

5.Ensure your actions are ethical and according to organisational policies and procedures.