Which strategy below would be most appropriate for a victim of domestic violence?
a. encourage the patient to pick up a hobby.
b. tell the patient to forget about his problems.
c. refer the patient to a professional counselor.
d. encourage the patient to find new friends.

C- refer the patient to a professional counselor.

Explanation:

This person needs professional help for the situation they are in, so going to a professional consular is their best bet. Picking up a new hobby will not help to cope with, or get out of the situation they are in and either will getting new friends or forgetting about the problem.