HEALTH ISSUES 141 37. Refer Caregivers to a Support Group ( 37) A. The client's caregivers were referred to a support group for those who are affected by another' s mental illness. B. The client's caregivers were supported for attending the support group for caregivers of the mentally ill and reporting positive experiences. C. The client's caregivers have attended the support group but do not believe that it has b een helpful for them, and this negative perception was processed. D. The client's caregivers have not attended the support group and were redirected to do so. 38. Teach Stress Reduction to Caregivers ( 38) A. The client's caregivers were taught stress re duction techniques (e. g., muscle relaxation, abdominal breathing, and safe-place imagery). B. The client's caregivers have used stress reduction techniques, and the benefits of this were discussed. C. The client's caregivers have not used stress reductio n techniques and were redirected to do so. 39. Refer to a Respite Program ( 39) A. The client was referred to a respite program to provide his/her caregivers with a brief rest from the demands of caring for a mentally ill patient. B. As the client has us ed the respite program, caregivers report decreased stress subsequent to the brief reprieve, and this was noted. C. The respite program has not been used, even though caregivers report an ongoing pattern of significant stress; therefore, they were provide d with additional encouragement. 