Which of the following interventions would be most effective for friends and family members to implement in order to boost the self-esteem of a person who has just experienced trauma or abuse?

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Often it is useful to view the client as a survivor of trauma or abuse rather than as a victim. For these clients, who believe they are worthless and have no power over the situation, it helps to refocus their view of themselves from being victims to being survivors. Defining themselves as survivors allows them to see themselves as strong enough to survive their ordeal. It is a more empowering image than seeing oneself as a victim. It would be beneficial for the client to identify a list of support people or activities in the community, but this would be to establish social support and not promote their self-esteem. It would not be helpful for anyone to tell the client to calm down when he or she appears to be experiencing a flashback or to encourage him or her to tell his or her story repeatedly.

Which of the Following Interventions Would Be Most Effective for Friends