“When I feel like I want to harm myself, I will instead do 3 of the following:”
- read a book
- plant in my garden
- call a friend
- go to a movie
- go to a church function.
If I need immediate help, I will call my therapist or 911.
The above would be considered:
Explanation
Answer - A - A safety plan, like the one above, includes the triggering event (plan to harm), the potential interventions that will prevent such harm, and steps that can be taken to immediately prevent harm. As a therapist, you would continually assist your client in monitoring and implementing the safety plan as necessary.
