A single, pregnant teenager in a parenting class discloses her ambivalence toward the pregnancy and the subsequent guilt that these thoughts generate. A mother of three admits to having felt that way herself. Which of Yalom's curative group factors does this illustrate?

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This situation illustrates the curative group factor of universality, as the mother of three shares her own experience of feeling ambivalent about pregnancy, which lets the younger teenager know that she is not alone in her feelings. This can help to reduce isolation and promote group cohesiveness.

A Single, Pregnant Teenager in a Parenting Class Discloses Her