160 THE SEVERE AND PERSI STENT MENTAL ILLNESS PROGRESS NOTES PLAN NER E. The client was realistic in his/her identification of techniques to d ecrease the effects of his/her severe and persistent mental illness symptoms on his/her ability to use community services and was provided with encouragement in this area. F. The client was in a state of denial regarding his/her severe and persistent ment al illness symptoms and their effect on his/her ability to use community services and was redirected in this area. 21. Ride Along on Public Transportation (2 1) A. The client was accompanied on public transportation to a variety of destinations. B. The c lient has identified that he/she is more comfortable with using public transportation without accompaniment and was provided with positive feedback about this. 22. Develop and Budget Income Sources ( 22) A. The client was assisted in obtaining, completing, and filing forms for Social Security Disability benefits or other public aid. B. The client was assisted in identifying ways to increase income through obtaining employment. C. The client has obtained regular income and is now able to afford the use of resources within the community, and he/she was provided with positive feedback for this progress. D. The client has not developed any regular sources of income and was redirected to do so. E. The client was requested to develop a basic budget, including income, necessary expenses, additional spending, and savings plans. F. The client was given positive feedback for his/her comprehensive, realistic budget. G. The client has not developed a basic budget and was redirected to do so. 23. Review Banking Pr os and Cons ( 23) A. The advantage of using the banking system to assist with IADLs was reviewed with the client, including increased security, financial organization, and convenience for paying bills. B. The client was cautioned about the hazards related to banking (e. g., credit debt, overdrawn checking account charges). C. The procedures used within the banking system were reviewed. D. The client was reinforced for his/her verbalization of an increased understanding of the issues related to using a ban king system for IADLs. E. The client displayed a poor understanding of the use of the banking system to assist with IADLs and was provided with further information in this area. 24. Coordinate a Helping Relationship with Bank Staff ( 24) A. A helping rel ationship was coordinated between the client and specific members of the banking staff. B. Permission to release information to the bank staff was obtained. C. The staff of the bank was informed about the client's needs and disabilities. D. The client r eported feeling more comfortable through the use of a helpful relationship with specific bank staff, and this experience was processed. 25. Encourage the Use of a Specific Employee at Bank ( 25) A. The client was encouraged to select and use a specific st aff member at a specific bank branch in order to develop a more personal and understanding relationship. 