38 THE SEVERE AND PERSI STENT MENTAL ILLNESS PROGRESS NOTES PLAN NER C. The client has read the book Forgive and Forget, and key concepts were processed within the session. D. The client acknowledged that holding on to angry feelings has distinct disadvantages over his/her beginning the process of forgiveness; he/she was urg ed to start this process. E. The client has not followed through with completing the reading assignment of Forgive and Forget and was encouraged to do so. 40. Advocate within the Court System (40) A. Steps were taken to advocate for the client within th e court system to assist him/her in receiving assistance, legal representation, leniency, or sentencing that is commensurate with his/her mental illness status. B. Due to the advocacy provided on behalf of the client, the court has provided appropriate assistance, legal representation, leniency, or sentencing that is commensurate with his/her mental illness status. C. Although advocacy has been provided for the client within the court system, the court has not accommodated his/her mental illness status. 