306 THE SEVERE AND PERSI STENT MENTAL ILLNESS PROGRESS NOTES PLAN NER B. The client was assigned specific readings from The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Bass and Davis or Reach for the Rainbow: Advanced Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Finney. C. The client was directed to complete as signments from the Courage to Heal Workbook: for Men and Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Davis); his/her assignments were processed. D. The client has read the assigned material regarding sexual abuse healing, and his/her reaction to this information was processed. E. The client has not read the assigned material regarding the sexual abuse and was redirected to do so. 11. Refer for Psychotherapy (1 1) A. The client was referred for individual psychotherapy to a therapist who specializes in the treatment of sexuality issues and severe mental illness. B. The client has followed up on the referral for psychotherapy, and this treatment was reviewed. C. The client has not followed up on the referral to psychotherapy and was encouraged to make this contact. 12. Inquire/Report about Current Abuse (1 2) A. The client was asked whether he/she is currently experiencing any sexual assault or abuse. B. Specific situations and individuals were identified as possible current sexual assault or abuse risks and were p rocessed with the client. C. The client identified specific sexual abuse/victimization that is currently occurring for him/her, and immediate steps were taken to protect him/her. D. Current sexual victimization was reported to the police and/or adult pro tective services agency in accordance with agency guidelines and local legal requirements. E. Based on agency guidelines and local legal requirements, no report was necessary regarding current sexual victimization F. The client denied any specific risk f actors or specific situations for sexual assault or abuse but was urged to remain vigilant about such risks. G. The client was informed of the report made to the police and/or adult protective services agency. 13. Advocate for Supports to End Abuse (13) A. Advocacy was provided for the client in order to assist him/her with obtaining the needed support that will remove him/her from an abusive situation (e. g., domestic violence shelter, protection order). B. The client has obtained the needed support and has used it to change his/her situation to end the abuse. C. The client has not been able to obtain the needed support to remove himself/herself from an abusive situation and was provided with additional advocacy and direction. 14. Stabilize Financial/R esidential Needs (1 4) A. The client was assisted in meeting financial and residential needs in order to decrease the likelihood of having to be dependent on a sexually or physically abusive partner. B. As the client's financial and residential needs have been met, he/she has become more independent, and the benefits of this were reviewed. 