Your client tells you that her mother had a nervous breakdown, so she can't help how she acts. Which of the following is NOT a question you might ask if you wanted to seek clarification?
A) What is happening when you think your mom has a nervous breakdown?
B) Will you give me some examples of what you mean?
C) What makes you think that your mother had a nervous breakdown?
D) Have you tried to talk to your mom about her upsetting behaviors?

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Questions A, B, and C are all aimed at seeking clarification about the client's statement regarding her mother's nervous breakdown, by asking for specifics, examples, or the reasoning behind the client's belief. Question D, however, shifts the focus to the client's actions (talking to her mom about behaviors) rather than seeking to understand or clarify the initial statement about the mother's condition.

Your Client Tells You That Her Mother Had a Nervous