Frances Is Recently Divorced

question 17

Multiple Choice

Frances is recently divorced. She weeps openly and often. As a counselor and group leader, you too have gone through a painful divorce. Which of the following is not an appropriate response?

• A) "I know exactly what you are going through."
• B) "The emotions you are experiencing might be more common than you think."
• C) "Would you like to talk more about your reactions?"
• D) "Can I explain to you how I coped with my similar situation?"

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