Client: "They pick on me all the time at school. My parents fight over everything and I'm flunking Calculus. If I drink a little to get by, can you blame me?" Helper: "It sounds like you have a lot going on. You're failing Spanish, your parents are arguing, and you feel bullied at school. Maybe, though, you're using these things to excuse your drinking and recent DUI?" The helper's influencing response is an example of:

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The helper is interpreting the client's situation and suggesting that the client may be using their problems as an excuse for their drinking.

Client: "They Pick on Me All the Time at School