1. During family therapy, a husband says to his spouse,
1. During family therapy, a husband says to his spouse, “when you ignore me, I can’t help but shout.” Using
an emotionally focused therapy approach, the PMHNP comments to the husband, “You feel like you are invisible and need to be heard.” Why does the PMHNP make this comment?
A. To assist the couple in creating new attachment patterns
B. To get the couple to recognize an intimate attachment
C. To help the client capture an elusive emotional experience
D. To align with the client as a gesture of supportiveness