Which of the following is MOST likely to be an effective intervention strategy for clients who have survived a community crisis?
a. anxiety medication
b. a support group
c. psychotherapy
d. relocation to another community
B
Support groups have proven to be highly effective when treating the survivors of a community crisis. Through groups, the community members can share experiences and learn from each other possible strategies for dealing with the crisis. Support groups assist individual members that they are not alone in their experience, a concept known as universality.
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