A young mother is crying and states that she is "a bad mother" because she has to leave her preschool-aged child at day care. Which of the following would be your therapeutic response to her?
A) "Oh, you'll get over that feeling in a few days."
B) "Lots of mothers do that. Why do you feel like a bad mother?"
C) "The people at day care are licensed. Your child is in good hands."
D) "It must be difficult to leave your child, but this may be a good opportunity for him or her to learn how to interact with peers."
D
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