During a session with a 35-year-old African American client, the social worker's best next step after the client challenges the counselor's understanding of discrimination is to

• A. Explain that she was trying to empathize with the client.
• B. Offer to make a referral to a Black social worker.
• C. Explore how this behavior relates to her difficulties at work.
• D. Acknowledge the social worker's misstep and the client's real experiences of discrimination.

Answer: (D)