Made for Counselors
Respond to a Concerning Disclosure Without Losing the Conversation
Also useful for: Mental Health Counselors
Turn a concerning disclosure into a calm, policy-aware response plan that protects safety without making unsupported assumptions or abruptly shutting down the conversation.
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Use this when
Use this after someone mentions possible self-harm, harm to another person, abuse, exploitation, unsafe living conditions, severe impairment, or another concern that may require consultation or protective action. If danger appears immediate, begin your emergency procedure first and use this only as support.
You'll need
- Disclosure category
- Current setting
- Disclosure details
- Direct observations
- Known safety facts
- Applicable guidance
- Consultation status
- Available resources
- Person's preferences
You'll get
- The relevant direct safety questions asked
- Facts separated from assumptions
- Confidentiality limits explained without making promises
- The required guidance checked
- Any required consultation completed
- A supported next action chosen and communicated
By the end of this playbook
You will have:
- The relevant direct safety questions asked
- Facts separated from assumptions
- Confidentiality limits explained without making promises
- The required guidance checked
- Any required consultation completed
- A supported next action chosen and communicated
Sample
This is sample data, not your prompt. Pro unlocks this higher-stakes Playbook. On Free Playbooks you can still copy the assembled prompt into any AI.
Sample input
Category: Possible self-harm Setting: In person at my workplace Disclosure: "Sometimes I think everyone would be better off without me." No method was mentioned. Observations: The person became tearful, remained seated, spoke clearly, and continued answering questions. Known facts: I haven't yet asked about intent, planning, access to means, or timing. The person identified a sibling as supportive. Guidance: My policy requires immediate supervisor consultation when a credible safety concern appears and emergency action for imminent danger. Consultation: Available now. Resources: On-call supervisor, mobile crisis team, emergency services, and the person's sibling. Preferences: The person wants to know before anyone is contacted and wants to remain involved.
Sample assembled prompt
Provisional lane: Unclear concern requiring immediate... The statement is concerning, but current... Opening: "I'm glad you told me. I want to ask a few... If I become concerned that you... - Have you thought about how... - Do you have access to... - Have you taken any steps... - What has helped you stay... - Do you feel able to... Immediate next action: Ask the direct... If the answers indicate immediate danger,...