330 THE SEVERE AN D PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS PROGRESS NOT ES PLANNER C. The client was educated in the concepts related to assertiveness skills through lectures, assignments, and role-playing within the assertiveness-trainin g group. D. The client has displayed increased assertiveness as a result of attending the assertiveness-training group. E. The client has not displayed an increased understanding of assertiveness, despite the use of assertiveness training, and was provid ed with additional feedback in this area. 15. Teach about Body Language ( 15) A. The client was asked to identify three different body language messages from preselected photographs. B. The client was reinforced as he/she correctly identified body langua ge messages from material (e. g., magazines, family photos). C. The client seemed to struggle with correctly identifying body language signals and was provided with feedback in this area. 16. Teach Accurate Interpretation of Body Language ( 16) A. Role-playing, modeling, and behavioral rehearsal were used to teach the client how to accurately interpret body language signals. B. In several practice situations, the client was able to correctly identify the body language signals that were being provided to h im/her. C. The client was given additional feedback as he/she failed to correctly identify the body language signals being provided to him/her. 17. Improve Eye Contact ( 17) A. The client was confronted for his/her pattern of poor eye contact. B. The cl ient was reinforced for his/her spontaneous use of positive eye contact with others. C. Subsequent to observing the client in social interactions, he/she was provided with feedback regarding his/her pattern of eye contact. D. The client continues to be q uite avoidant of eye contact with others and was urged to be more cognizant of these concerns. E. The client was reinforced for using more regular eye contact. 18. Practice Eye Contact ( 18) A. Role-playing and behavioral rehearsal were used to teach the client proper eye contact during social interactions. B. The client was provided with positive feedback regarding his/her socially appropriate use of eye contact during practice social interactions. C. The client was provided with feedback as he/she con tinued to display a pattern of poor eye contact during practice social interactions. 19. Develop Topics of Interest ( 19) A. The client was directed to develop a list of five topics in which he/she is interested. B. The client was directed to identify fi ve topics in which others seem to be interested. C. The client's list of topics of interest was processed. D. The client has not developed lists of interests and was redirected to do so. 