Which statement by a client would suggest that the ABCs of crisis counseling have been met?
1. "I am really glad we did this counseling."
2. "I will call you if I need you."
3. "I now know some better ways of coping."
4. "I will miss working with you."
3
Rationale: The ABCs of counseling include achieving contact, boiling down the problem, and coping with the problem. The client understands that coping is important when experiencing a crisis. The other statements are examples of social communication.
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