What does the 'Give' step entail in the Coping Model?

• A. Return responsibility to the individual while offering support and encouragement.
• B. Remove all support until compliance is achieved.
• C. Delegate responsibility to staff and not the individual.
• D. Document the incident and end involvement.

Answer: (A)

The Give step is about returning responsibility to the individual while offering support and encouragement. It signals that the person is capable of making a constructive choice and that staff will be there to assist, not control. By providing reassurance and practical options, you promote self-management and safety, reducing the likelihood of a power struggle that can escalate the situation. This approach keeps the focus on the individual’s autonomy and ongoing support, rather than withdrawing help or taking over. The other options don’t fit because removing all support undermines safety, delegating everything to staff strips the person of ownership, and simply documenting and ending involvement is an administrative action, not a step in helping the person cope.