A woman is in treatment for an anxiety disorder. Her history reveals that she was sexually abused repeatedly by her husband. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate in relation to this piece of data?

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Encourage the client to talk about his or her experience(s); be accepting and nonjudgmental of the client's accounts and perceptions. Retelling the experience can help the client to identify the reality of what has happened and help to identify and work through related feelings. Do not imply that the client is responsible for the abuse.

A Woman Is in Treatment for an Anxiety Disorder