Melanie is an adolescent whose mother died several weeks ago. She states, “I am fine. I don’t miss her at all.” Your best response is:

a. “Really, I thought you two were close”.
b. “I doubt that, I bet you miss her.”
c. “I miss my mom, she died 15 years ago.”
d. “I can understand what you are saying, but how you feel may change over time


d
Feedback to correct answer: This response does not diminish what Melanie has said, but does convey the social worker’s understanding of the griev-ing process.

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