INTIMATE RELATIONSHI P CONFLICTS 171 14. Process Emotional Reaction ( 14) A. Emotional re actions from the client's partner due to the client's onset or recurrence of severe and persistent mental illness symptoms were processed. B. The client's partner was assisted in expressing emotional reactions due to the onset or recurrence of the client' s severe and persistent mental illness symptoms. C. The client's partner refused to express feelings related to the client's illness and was urged to do so when comfortable with such disclosure. 15. Reassure Accessibility ( 15) A. The client's partner wa s reassured about how accessible the clinician will be for consultation, questions, or support. B. The client's partner has accessed the clinician for consultation, questions, or support. C. The client's partner has not contacted the clinician for suppor t or consultation and was again encouraged to do so. D. The client's partner was provided with telephone numbers to access 24-hour crisis lines for professional assistance when the clinician is not available. E. The client's partner was supported for usi ng 24-hour crisis lines for professional assistance when the clinician is not available. F. The client's partner has refused to use the 24-hour crisis lines and was again encouraged to do so. 16. Emphasize Outside Interests ( 16) A. The client's partner and family members were urged to maintain interests outside of the mental illness concerns that the client may present. B. The client's partner and family members have maintained interests outside of the mental illness concerns that the client may presen t and were provided with positive support for this activity. C. The client's partner and family members have failed to maintain interests outside of the mental illness concerns that the client may present and were redirected to do so. 17. Refer Partner t o a Support Group ( 17) A. The client's partner was referred to a stress management or support group specifically designed for the family and friends of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. B. The client's partner has used the stress man agement and support groups and was reinforced for this. C. The client's partner has not used the stress management or support groups and was redirected to do so. 18. Clarify Emotions ( 18) A. The client was encouraged to share his/her emotions regarding the severe and persistent mental illness symptoms and how these affect the relationship. B. The client has continued to share his/her feelings and has been assisted in identifying causes for them. C. Distorted cognitive messages that contribute to the cl ient's emotional response were identified. D. The client demonstrated a sad affect and tearfulness as his/her emotions were reviewed. 