PARENTING 251 D. The client has n ot used diversionary activities to relieve parenting stress and was encouraged to do so. 26. Coordinate Conjoint Sessions with the Child ( 26) A. Conjoint sessions were coordinated for the client's child to ask questions about the client's mental illness symptoms. B. The client was assisted in responding to the child's questions at an age-appropriate level. C. The child was provided with additional information regarding his/her questions about the client's mental illness symptoms. 27. Provide Written In formation to the Child ( 27) A. The child was provided with age-appropriate written information about his/her parent's mental illness. B. The child was provided with information from When Parents Have Problems: A Book for Teens and Older Children with an Abusive, Alcoholic or Mentally Ill Parent by Miller. C. The child has read the information about his/her parent's mental illness, and this material was reviewed. D. The child has not read the information about his/her parent's mental illness and was encouraged to do so. 28. Coach about Talking for the Child's Understanding ( 28) A. The client was coached about how to talk about his/her mental illness concerns in a manner in which the child can understand. B. The client was provided with examples of how to talk to the child in an age-appropriate manner about his/her mental illness symptoms. C. The client's talks with the child about his/her mental illness symptoms were reviewed, and he/she was provided with feedback in this area. D. The client has not d iscussed his/her mental illness concerns with his/her child and was encouraged to do so. 29. Explore the Child's Feelings ( 29) A. The client's child's feelings regarding his/her parent's mental illness were explored. B. Specific incidents of when the cl ient's symptoms have had a painful impact on the child's life were identified. C. The child was provided with support and encouragement regarding his/her emotional response to his/her parent's mental illness. D. The child tends to minimize his/her emotio ns and painful experiences and was encouraged to talk about these emotions as he/she feels capable. 30. Reinforce Acceptance of the Child's Emotions (3 0) A. The client was focused on the need to accept, without judgment, the feelings of his/her child. B. Reassurance was provided to the client that his/her child's feelings are not a personal attack on the client. C. The client was reinforced for his/her willingness to accept the child's emotions. D. The client has not been willing to accept his/her chil d's emotions and was provided with feedback in this area. 