The crisis intervention model is aimed at:
a. behavior modification
b. increasing the client's functional level
c. problem solving and adaptive coping
d. catharsis and introspection
C
The major aim of the crisis intervention model is to assist the client with problem solving and adaptive coping. Alternate coping strategies are explored, which can facilitate the client's return to precrisis level of function or better.
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