Blooming Amidst the Thorns: Understanding and Responding to Suicidal Thoughts in Children Post-Test

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* 1. The metaphor of the garden translates to: Thorns = painful experiences in the child's life. Buds = sources of hope and support. Roses = areas of success and resilience to tap into.

True

False

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* 2. Every behavior is a form of communication.

True

False

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* 3. The non-suicidal self-injury behaviors of hitting/punching self or others, banging head, pulling out hair, and having frequent accidents are more typical of older children.

True

False

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* 4. Warning signs of suicidal thoughts in young children could include

A. repeated play about death.

B. writing/drawing about death.

C. psychosomatic symptoms.

D. sudden change in behavior/mood.

E. all of the above.

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* 5. Once you determine a young child has elevated risk of suicide, you must take action immediately.

True

False

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* 6. Safety plan levels of support include

A. triggers, warning signs, and behaviors.

B. family, natural supports, community, and first responders.

C. thorns, buds, and roses.

D. calm, peak, de-escalation, and recovery.

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* 7. This is not part of the crisis cycle:

A. trigger

B. peak

C. proactive steps

D. de-escalation

E. recovery

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* 8. The following is not a protective factor:

A. connection

B. problem-solving skills

C. stable environment

D. healthy routines

E. social isolation

F. increased emotional tolerance

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* 9. How can adults build resilience in children?

A. Highlight a child's successes and strengths.

B. Increase protective factors.

C. Help a child connect to a story or superhero to identify sources of strengths.

D. Focus on correcting behaviors.

E. Answers A, B, and C

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* 10. Building resilience in yourself can help you build resilience in the children you work with.

True

False

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* 11. * What superhero do you connect with and why? How can you connect children you work with to their strengths and superpowers?

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* 12. * Please enter your name and email address where you would like your certificate of completion to be sent.

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