During therapy, a patient named Maria states she is unhappy that other members did not express

missing her while she was away the previous week. She confronted the PMHNP by saying,

“Nobody here cares about this stupid group!” What might the PMHNP say to increase group

cohesiveness?

A. “Everyone cares about the group except for you.”

B. “That is insulting to everyone, including myself.”

C. “I believe you owe us all an apology, Maria.”

D. “This group is important to many people here.”