INTIMATE RELATIONSHI P CONFLICTS 169 E. The client, his/her partn er, and his/her family were supported as they displayed an accurate understanding about the causes for his/her mental illness. F. The client failed to identify how symptoms of his/her mental illness may negatively impact his/her intimate relationships and was given additional feedback in this area. G. The client, his/her partner, and his/her family members continue to inappropriately place blame for the client's mental illness and were provided with additional feedback and information in this area. 7. Request Examples of Symptoms' Effects on Relationship ( 7) A. The client and his/her partner were requested to identify at least two ways in which their relationship has been affected by the severe and persistent mental illness symptoms. B. The client and h is/her partner identified ways in which their relationship has been affected by the severe and persistent mental illness symptoms, and these effects were reviewed. C. The client and his/her partner failed to identify ways in which their relationship has b een affected by the severe and persistent mental illness symptoms and were encouraged to review this area more thoroughly. 8. Refer to a Physician ( 8) A. The client was referred to a physician for an evaluation for a prescription of psychotropic medicati ons. B. The client was reinforced for following through on a referral to a physician for an assessment for a prescription of psychotropic medications, but none were prescribed. C. The client has been prescribed psychotropic medications. D. The client de clined evaluation by a physician for a prescription of psychotropic medications and was redirected to cooperate with this referral. 9. Educate about Psychotropic Medications ( 9) A. The client and his/her partner were taught about the indications for, the expected benefits of, and the possible side effects from psychotropic medications. B. As the client's psychotropic medications were reviewed, he/she displayed an understanding about the indications for, expected benefits of, and possible side effects fro m the medications. C. The client displayed a lack of understanding of the indications for, expected benefits of, and possible side effects from the psychotropic medications and was provided with additional information and feedback regarding his/her medica tions. D. The client's partner was noted to display a clear understanding of the medication concerns. E. The client's partner was noted to display a poor understanding of the medication concerns. 10. Monitor Medications (1 0) A. The client was monitored for compliance with, effectiveness of, and side effects from his/her psychotropic medication regimen. B. The client was provided with positive feedback about his/her regular use of psychotropic medications. C. Concerns about the client's medication effe ctiveness and side effects were communicated to the physician. D. Although the client was monitored for medication side effects, he/she reported no concerns in this area. 