I have a client who, after she disclosed some things to me this morning, I feel may be suicidal. My professional obligation at that point, when I feel that a client may possibly be suicidal, is to report it to their captain so that they may get a mental health screening and treatment immediately.
So I made a report to her Captain and advised that they take her to the Dept. of Mental Health at the Army hospital for an evaluation. Then I called her to let her know what I did so that she would not be caught off-guard. Naturally, she was PO'd and started cursing at me before hanging up. Then, she called half an hour later, screaming more at me, saying that I betrayed her trust, etc. I knew to expect that as she has recently suffered multiple traumas and part of the reaction process is extreme anger. I also know that I did what my job requires.
I am just so upset y'all; I've locked myself up in my office and cannot stop crying. She told me yesterday that I'm the only one there for her and now she says she can never trust me again. I can only hope that one day down the road, she will see that what I did, I did out of concern for her.
While this was the professionally responsible thing for me to do, do y'all still tihnk it was the morally right thing to do? I feel horrible imagining what she must be feeling right now. Please say a prayer or send this girl some mega vibes. I am terrified for her right now.
So I made a report to her Captain and advised that they take her to the Dept. of Mental Health at the Army hospital for an evaluation. Then I called her to let her know what I did so that she would not be caught off-guard. Naturally, she was PO'd and started cursing at me before hanging up. Then, she called half an hour later, screaming more at me, saying that I betrayed her trust, etc. I knew to expect that as she has recently suffered multiple traumas and part of the reaction process is extreme anger. I also know that I did what my job requires.
I am just so upset y'all; I've locked myself up in my office and cannot stop crying. She told me yesterday that I'm the only one there for her and now she says she can never trust me again. I can only hope that one day down the road, she will see that what I did, I did out of concern for her.
While this was the professionally responsible thing for me to do, do y'all still tihnk it was the morally right thing to do? I feel horrible imagining what she must be feeling right now. Please say a prayer or send this girl some mega vibes. I am terrified for her right now.