Question

jennifer has had a troubled past and has been emotionally affected by her parents’ divorce. jennifer’s therapist suggests that she write a book about her life; he says that this will be therapeutic for jennifer and might help her get closure on her past. which of the following guidelines should jennifer follow while attempting to write this book?
○ she should explore various topics through her writing
○ she should focus on punctuation, grammar, and spelling while writing
○ she should dedicate herself to a few minutes of writing each day
○ she should write about her negative thoughts and emotions, even if this makes her uncomfortable

Explanation:

To find the correct guideline for Jennifer's therapeutic writing:

• Option 1: Exploring various topics is not focused on her personal past/closure, so incorrect.
• Option 2: Focusing on punctuation/grammar is not therapeutic; it's about self - expression, so incorrect.
• Option 3: A few minutes daily may not be enough for deep exploration of her emotions related to her past, so incorrect.
• Option 4: Writing about negative thoughts/emotions (even if uncomfortable) helps process her past trauma and get closure, which aligns with the therapeutic goal.

Answer:

She should write about her negative thoughts and emotions, even if this makes her uncomfortable.