Contracting
You should expect the alcoholic/ addict to test the agreement. It’s only natural. They need to see if you really mean it, or were just blowing smoke. If you stick to your guns, they’ll abandon the challenge.
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Author: C. Scott McMillin
Defense: Denial
Repeated problems related to drinking or drug use force even the person in denial to acknowledge something is wrong–eventually.
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Consistency
It’s a much-repeated observation of psychology, that people feel an urge to act in ways that are consistent with their previous actions.
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Comparing Out vs. Comparing In
Beginning your statement with ‘yes, but’ means you’re already arguing. And rest assured, the alcoholic person is well prepared for argument.
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The Mighty Commitment
People with alcoholism learn to test the resolve of those around them. That doesn’t mean they’re unaware of the need for change, just that they aren’t certain that other people will be there to support them.
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