Sydney, a grief counsellor, mentioned to his colleagues in a peer supervision group that he is open to discussing his clients' spiritual and religious beliefs with them. What should he say to his colleagues who are skeptical about this practice?
A. "Who are you to question my practices? You are being completely negligent and unethical by not discussing religion with your clients."
B. "I know it is unethical for me to raise these issues during sessions, but my clients don't seem to mind."
C. "I will work with my clients the way I want, just like you can do the same with yours."
D. "My clients' spiritual and religious beliefs are a major sustaining power that supports them when all else fails. I think it would be unethical for me to overlook this."
Answer: D. "My clients' spiritual and religious beliefs are a major sustaining power that supports them when all else fails. I think it would be unethical for me to overlook this."
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