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n You are free to decline help without having to justify your decision
to anyone outside your organization.

n You have a right to seek help from as many sources as you choose
without experiencing pressure of demands for exclusivity.

n You are entitled to feel afraid from time to time without fearing
the attitudes of others and without fearing fear itself.

n You have an absolute right to avoid those things or people that
make you frightened.

n You can expect help from allies in overcoming your fears.

n You alone have the right to decide if, where and when you should
confront your fear.

n You must not be touched, physically or emotionally without your
consent.

n You alone decide whether to speak or remain silent.

n You can accept or decline feedback, suggestions or interpretations
at all times.

n You can ask for help in a specific area of your life without having to
accept help with everything.

n You are free to challenge any crossing of your boundaries and are
empowered to seek and receive help to stop any trespass.

n You can demand explanation of any communication that you do
not readily understand.

n You are free to express disagreement or concern to anyone at any
time.

n You have the right to acknowledge your feelings.

n You cannot be pressured to explain your feelings if you do not wish
it.

n You are free to resolve your doubts without deferring to the views
or wishes of others.

n You have the right to regard any therapist, mentor, consultant or
counsellor as your personal coach, not as your boss.

n You have the right to receive expert, confidential and sympathetic
help in healing from your therapist.

n You have the right to the assurance that your therapist, consultant
or coach will never have a relationship with you that is
unprofessional, whether social, business or sexual.

n You are secure against any disclosure about you except with your
consent or in answer to a court order.

n You have a right to your therapist’s or consultant’s undivided
loyalty when in their care.

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