An adult patient shares that,"When my mother died when we were children,I never saw my father show any emotion.What do you think will happen with those unexpressed feelings?" Which response is most appropriate?

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Inhibited expression of grief can lead to depression.It cannot be assumed that the grieving process has been completed.The adult child should not be made to feel responsible for counseling the father.Unexpressed feelings do not necessarily lead to suicidality.

An Adult Patient Shares That,"When My Mother Died When We