They must identify and challenge their belief systems by first addressing their defense mechanisms, distorted thinking and the lies and illusions they have used and told themselves to continue use drugs. Most of these clients have been abused to the point that they now abuse themselves and think they can't do better, but it's my job to motivate them to want to do differently and to see themselves as a special, unique person who can go anywhere or do anything. life. I will continue to practice and train in my work and attend as many training courses as possible so that I can continue to work with individuals, their families and groups. I have supervision every week and continue to learn something different every