James and Dorothy are referred for conjoint marital counseling. They have two children. Dorothy's complaint is that James is controlling and tyrannical. James's complaint is that Dorothy is passive-aggressive and manipulative. After six sessions, the couple cannot get beyond destructive recriminations. Dorothy moves out, expressing fear that James may become physically abusive and she files for divorce. In response, James requests custody of the children. Dorothy asks the therapist to testify on her behalf, emphasizing that she does not want the therapist to make any references to James or his behavior. She wants the therapist to testify that she is stable and a competent mother. She also wishes to continue with individual therapy not marital therapy and to have the therapist see the children. The therapist's BEST RESPONSE would be to:

a) Agree to Dorothy's request and testify solely about her stability and competence as a mother.
b) Refuse Dorothy's request, as it goes against ethical guidelines to provide selective information in legal matters.
c) Provide a balanced testimony, addressing both James and Dorothy's concerns without taking sides.
d) Suggest family therapy as a way to address the issues and foster a healthier co-parenting environment.