A patient currently in treatment for thirty year span of alcohol abuse and three treatment stays is arguing that he should not need to go to group therapy. What would be the best argument for the counselor to use for him to attend group?

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The first argument, interpersonal learning could be used as the client might be challenged to invest in the group process to learn what causes this attitude. If this argument does not work and the argument that he may not be appropriate does not sway his attitude; he may not be appropriate. The counselor could consider letting the group make the
decision as to whether he attend and stay in treatment.

A Patient Currently in Treatment for Thirty Year Span of Alcohol