Individual Practice SWES Practice Test

A basic assumption of crisis intervention is that?

1. A minimum of therapeutic effort may have maximal therapeutic effect

2. All crises require long-term intervention

3. Client commitment is absolutely necessary for success

4. Crisis situations do not impact therapeutic outcomes

The correct answer is: A minimum of therapeutic effort may have maximal therapeutic effect

A fundamental principle of crisis intervention is that a relatively small amount of therapeutic effort can result in significant positive changes for the individual experiencing the crisis. This approach is rooted in the understanding that during a crisis, individuals are often in a heightened emotional state, which means they may respond well to brief, focused interventions. The goal is to provide immediate support and coping strategies that can help the individual stabilize and regain control over their situation. The effectiveness of this principle lies in the ability of crisis intervention to capitalize on a person's resilience and capacity for change, often leveraging their motivation to resolve the crisis quickly. By offering timely support and effective strategies, practitioners can help clients experience considerable improvement in their emotional state or functioning without the need for extended therapeutic processes. In contrast, some of the other options suggest ideas that do not align with the core tenets of crisis intervention, such as the necessity for long-term interventions or the assumption that client commitment is required for every aspect of crisis work, which may not be feasible given the nature of crises. Additionally, the notion that crises do not impact therapeutic outcomes contradicts the understanding that crises can profoundly affect a person's mental health and well-being.