An 18-year-old who has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia began attending a therapeutic group for young adults with the same diagnosis
He has confided in the nurse that he finds great relief in the fact that "there are others out there who live with the same symptoms that I do." This client's statement is a demonstration of:
A) Universality
B) Cohesion
C) Sympathy
D) Similarity
Ans: A
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Universality prevents clients from feeling "different" in a negative way. Within the group, clients begin to feel less isolated and more like others. Learning that others have similar problems, thoughts, and feelings strengthens this feeling.
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