A bereaved parent asks their perinatal bereavement counselor to attend the baby's memorial service as a personal guest and sit with the family. What is the most ethically appropriate response?
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A
Decline entirely to avoid any boundary crossing
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B
Attend briefly in a professional capacity if appropriate, maintaining the therapeutic role
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C
Accept as a gesture of compassionate care without restriction
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D
Consult the parent's partner before deciding