When a Client Discloses a Painful Memory, the Best Thing

Multiple Choice

When a client discloses a painful memory, the best thing a therapist can do is:

A) Reassure the client that the past is behind him or her now.
B) Ask a different question to direct the client toward more positive material.
C) Listen well and empathize.
D) Listen well and sympathize.
E) Continue to question the client so he/she can learn more about the memory.