A patient who undergoes a hostage experience begins crisis intervention therapy
The patient asks, "How long before I will feel like myself again?" The reply that shows the best understanding of the parameters of crisis intervention therapy would be: a. "No one can really say.".
b. "It usually takes about 6 weeks.".
c. "My best guess would be 6 months.".
d. "The experience usually results in permanent changes.".
B
Successful crisis intervention therapy is usually limited to 6 weeks' duration.
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