Which action is recommended to help clients deal with their feelings?

Encouraging clients to let themselves cry is recommended as it promotes the healthy expression of emotions. Crying can be a natural and cathartic response to feelings of sadness, frustration, or relief. Allowing oneself to experience and express these emotions through crying can help to release pent-up feelings and encourage emotional healing. It acknowledges the significance of their emotional experience and serves as a reminder that it is okay to have and express feelings.

This approach aligns with the principles of intuitive eating and emotional well-being, as it emphasizes recognizing and validating one's emotions rather than suppressing or ignoring them. In the context of intuitive eating, understanding and addressing emotional states can improve one’s relationship with food and their body. When individuals confront and process feelings more openly, they may find healthier ways to cope with stress or emotional distress, leading to better overall mental health and body awareness.

Other options, while beneficial for overall well-being, focus more on distraction or temporary alleviation of stress rather than directly addressing and processing emotions. They do not provide the same level of emotional release that allowing oneself to cry can foster.