When sharing her feelings about separating from a therapy group, the patient stated, I feel a bit ...

When sharing her feelings about separating from a therapy group, the patient stated, I feel a bit sad and empty that I won't be seeing you folks again. What is the most accu-rate evaluation of the patient's statement?
 
  a. It indicates regression and her lack of readiness to terminate.
  b. Unconsciously, she is hoping she will be permitted to continue the group.
  c. She is demonstrating normal feelings associated with termination of therapy.
  d. She needs further evaluation by her therapist to determine readiness to terminate.