Jessica is a 23 year old client who has been experiencing some confusion re-garding her career path. She is considering graduate school, but is unsure about her interests. She is completing a two year position with a local nonprofit organi-zation. As her social worker, you share with her:

a. Uncertainty about her future is understandable
b. Tell her to go to graduate school, it will give her time to reflect
c. Offer to help her look for a job
d. Suggest that she ask if she can stay in her current position until she figures out her next step.


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Feedback to correct answer: This response normalizes how Jessica feels, without attaching any judgement or offering advice

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