ASWB Bachelor Practice Exam 2025 – The All-in-One Guide to Mastering Your Social Work Certification!

The primary goal of intervention in crisis situations is to stabilize the immediate crisis. In a crisis, individuals often experience overwhelming emotions and disorientation, which can lead to dangerous or harmful behaviors. The immediate focus during such interventions is to ensure the safety and well-being of the individual and to help them regain a sense of control and stability. This involves de-escalating the situation, providing emotional support, and addressing urgent needs.

While assessing underlying issues and gathering client information are important components of social work practice, they may not take precedence during a crisis intervention. These elements are typically explored after the immediate crisis has been addressed in order to help support long-term recovery and development. Similarly, providing long-term solutions is a critical aspect of social work but is not the primary focus when dealing with an acute crisis. Therefore, stabilizing the immediate crisis is what guides the intervention process in these situations.