The basic structure of a safety plan includes:

• A. Identify warning signs, coping strategies, support persons, emergency contacts, and steps to seek help; remove means.
• B. A list of therapy goals for the next year.
• C. A summary of medical history.
• D. A plan to increase session frequency.

Answer: (A)

A safety plan is a concise, action-oriented guide for staying safe during a crisis. It centers on recognizing warning signs of escalating distress, identifying coping strategies that have helped in the past, naming trusted people who can offer support, listing emergency contacts or crisis resources, and outlining concrete steps to seek help if safety becomes uncertain. A crucial element is removing access to means that could be used to harm oneself or others, which helps create a safer pause during a crisis. What’s not included in a safety plan are broader treatment goals, a medical history summary, or changes to session frequency—these serve general care planning or background purposes rather than immediate crisis management.