Feminist counselors who work with women with low self-esteem may focus counseling on self-esteem training which involves _________________________________________.

A) discouraging feelings of guilt and resentment
B) encouraging denial of what wants and not making requests on one's own behalf
C) keeping feelings safe inside and expressing feelings rarely to others
D) increasing a client's self-awareness and confidence

Feminist counselors who work with women with low self-esteem focus on increasing their self-awareness and confidence. This may involve exploring the societal and cultural factors that contribute to low self-esteem and empowering clients to challenge negative beliefs about themselves. Encouraging denial of desires and feelings, keeping emotions hidden, and discouraging expressions of guilt and resentment are not effective strategies for building self-esteem in a feminist counseling context.