A person who was seriously hurt in a mugging has been experiencing flashbacks. Which statements indicate that the individual has a good understanding of how to manage the flashbacks? Select all that apply
A) "I try to imagine a safe place."
B) "I try to imagine a safety 'container.'"
C) "I name one thing I can see in the room, one thing I can hear, one thing I can sense in my body."
D) "I breathe fast to get rid of negative, intrusive thoughts."
E) "I try to relive the incident to feel stronger."
A, B, C
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