During a session, Lila (30) shares that she feels overwhelmed due to losing her job and experiencing a recent breakup. She mentions that sometimes she thinks it would be easier if she wasn't around. As a family therapist working from a crisis intervention approach, you should NEXT respond by:
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ADiscussing Lila's patterns of decision-making and how they impact her current situation
BExploring the family dynamics that may have contributed to her feelings of overwhelm
CAssessing Lila's immediate safety and determining if she has a plan to harm herself
DHelping Lila understand the connection between her employment stress and her relationship issues
✓ Correct answer: C. Assessing Lila's immediate safety and determining if she has a plan to harm herselfThe correct answer is to assess Lila's immediate safety and determine if she has a plan to harm herself. Lila's comment indicates she may be at risk, so it is crucial to address her safety first. The other options could be relevant in later sessions but ensuring her safety is the priority.
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