Most crises reach some kind of stability within four to eight weeks. Without professional intervention, the behaviors may remain with no opportunity for change. Sometimes recent events can reactivate a previous unresolved crisis. Intervention in a crisis situation will only be successful if the individual:

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When individuals find themselves without solutions, they may be more receptive to intervention. The client needs to be open to learning new coping mechanisms and skills. Once a therapist has established communication and hope, the crisis intervention may be successful.

Most Crises Reach Some Kind of Stability Within Four to Eight