Barry: (Jiggling his feet and shuffling restlessly) I can't get the scene from the World Trade Center bombing off my mind.It keeps coming up in my dreams again and again.I don't understand what's going on. Which is the most appropriate response?
A)"You seem to be anxious right now.Could you tell me more about your story and what's happening for you?"
B)"You seem to be anxious right now? Is that close?"
C)"The lack of sleep is really frustrating you."
D)"You wonder what is going on?"

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Barry is expressing distress and possibly trauma-related symptoms. The most appropriate response is to show empathy and invite him to share more about his experience, which option A does.

Barry: (Jiggling His Feet and Shuffling Restlessly) I Can't Get