21. During a family therapy session, two family members begin to argue heatedly, and their voices escalate. What is the most appropriate initial intervention by the therapist?
A.
Join one side of the argument to de-escalate
B.
Allow them to continue arguing until they resolve it
C.
Intervene to set boundaries, encourage respectful communication, or call a brief pause
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D.
Terminate the session immediately
📖 Additional Information
Join one side of the argument to de-escalate
Allow them to continue arguing until they resolve it
Intervene to set boundaries, encourage respectful communication, or call a brief pause
