If the patient seems unable to change some aspect of addictive behavior - for example, being around dangerous situations - the counselor should accept where the patient is and assist the patient to ex...If the patient seems unable to change some aspect of addictive behavior - for example, being around dangerous situations - the counselor should accept where the patient is and assist the patient to explore those perceptions or situations in a way that might allow himself or herself to do it differently, i.e., in a better way, the next time.
He makes excuses for why nothing will work. “Yes, but I have the DUI to deal with and can’t commit to a work schedule.” “I don’t have any money so I can’t go to the clinic.” “My siblings are angry wit...He makes excuses for why nothing will work. “Yes, but I have the DUI to deal with and can’t commit to a work schedule.” “I don’t have any money so I can’t go to the clinic.” “My siblings are angry with me so they won’t help.” “Yes, I would ask my mom or a friend to give me a ride to the free clinic but it is 20 miles away and I don’t have any money for gas.” “I can’t stand being such a disappointment and always asking for things.”
Nancy told her that she got very upset when Doug, the male co-worker, she use to have casual sex with wouldn’t “pay attention to her.” Nancy said, “You were so upset and kept saying you were always re...Nancy told her that she got very upset when Doug, the male co-worker, she use to have casual sex with wouldn’t “pay attention to her.” Nancy said, “You were so upset and kept saying you were always rejected and it wasn’t fair.” Naela was holding her head in her hands and Nancy tried to console her by saying it was his loss!
