Pride And Guilt: A Case Study

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1. Describe the role pride and shame can play in not seeking help? The addict may result in a grandiose and defiant erroneous self that accommodates to bulwark the addict from his often excruciating underlying feelings of personal inadequacy and guilt. This addictive mendacious self-functions like a suit of armor to conceal the susceptibilities of the authentic self – but in many cases the protective armor grows so extensive and cumbersome that the authentic self is plenarily covered up by it. The result is inner as well as interpersonal alienation and the virtual cessation of emotional magnification. 2. As a counselor, what boundaries would you set to deal with a client with suicidal ideation? Would you set up a contingency contract? The key