Discussion of emotionally charged issues should be

A) Encouraged in the beginning of the group
B) Discouraged in the beginning of the group
C) Based on the norms at the beginning of the group
D) Based on the verbal and nonverbal cues at the beginning of the group

Discussing emotionally charged issues at the beginning of a group can be discouraging because members have not yet established the trust and safety needed for such sensitive discussions. It's important to allow time for group cohesion and trust-building before delving into emotionally charged topics.