Even though Jackson advised his patient to lose weight during their last visit, he is discouraged to see that the patient has not followed his instructions. In fact, the patient has gained weight. How might encouraging self-disclosure help the patient in this situation?

A.
The patient must admit they have a problem before they will change.

B.
Encouraging the patient to express their feelings will help Jackson be more empathetic.

C.
Asking about the patient’s habits might help Jackson give effective tips to help them.

D.
Discussing the issue may embarrass the patient enough to make changes.