INTIMATE RELATIONSHI P CONFLICTS 177 39. Identify Symptom Effects on Children ( 39) A. The client and his/her partner were assisted in identifying how mental illness sympt oms affect the children in the relationship. B. The client and his/her partner identified specific effects of mental illness on the children in the relationship (e. g., confusion, embarrassment, or caretaking), and these were processed with the client. C. The client and his/her partner failed to identify how mental illness symptoms affect the children in the relationship and were provided with general examples in this area. 40. Teach Effective Child Rearing Practices ( 40) A. The client and his/her partne r were taught effective child rearing practices. B. The client and his/her partner were referred to specific resources to learn effective child rearing practices. C. The client was reinforced for a decrease in family problems due to more consistent child rearing practices. D. The client has not used consistent child rearing practices, continues to have problematic family relationships, and was provided with additional encouragement for change. 41. Develop a Parenting Agreement ( 41) A. An agreement was facilitated between the client and his/her partner regarding acceptable parenting practices (e. g., discipline and rewards, or when the partner should become involved). B. The client and his/her partner were reinforced for using the parenting agreement to become more consistent in their parenting choices. C. The client and his/her partner have not adhered to their parenting agreement and were provided with feedback in this area. 42. Assist in Obtaining Income ( 42) A. The client was assisted in obtaining employment. B. The client was assisted in obtaining alternative sources of income (e. g., disability payments). C. The client has obtained regular income and reported that this has helped to decrease some of the relationship conflicts he/she had experienc ed. 43. Refer to Credit Counseling ( 43) A. The client and his/her intimate partner were referred to a credit counseling/budget assistance program. B. The client and his/her partner were reinforced for following through with the use of budgeting assistan ce. C. The client and his/her partner have not used the referral for budgeting counseling and were redirected to do so. 44. Encourage Expressing Emotions about Relationship Loss ( 44) A. The client was encouraged to express his/her feelings regarding the loss of his/her relationship. B. The client was provided with support, feedback, and empathy as he/she expressed his/her emotions regarding the loss of his/her relationship. 