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It's not my fault I drink too much. Everywhere I come drinks are
virtually forced upon me. And because of my profession I can't say no,
all those business lunches. You can't expect me to stop working.
A good businessman keeps a level head. It might sound harsh but you
came to see me because you didn't get promoted because of the
orders you didn't get. And you didn't get these because you drank too
much...What's wrong with saying no and ordering an orange juice?
I feel like I'm being used by my husband and children. I feel like
Cinderella.
It's not easy keeping everything together... But somehow I have the
impression you can't say no and that you tend to give in whenever
anyone asks you to do something.
You see, I can't do it, I've been telling you that for weeks now. Can't do
it and never will.
Apparently you're a master in visualizing things. Everything you say
happens. What about visualizing what you do want to happen?
I think I get it now. I know what the problem is and what my goal is.
How about stopping with counselling?
Seems to me that's only the start. You've known what your problem
was for years. How about allowing me to help you solve the problem?
I don't think it will ever get that far, I know what I'm doing.
Could be, but how about going to the alcohol clinic this afternoon and
having a chat with all those people who’ knew what they were doing'
too.
Source:
Source: The Art of Counselling / De Kunst van het Counselen
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Academy for Counselling and Coaching - The
Netherlands - Paul van Schaik

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