FAMILY C ONFLICTS 107 C. The family has limited support to assist in diversion, emotional support, or respite care for the client and was encouraged to d evelop more supports. 31. Refer the Family to Respite Services (3 1) A. The family was referred to a community-based respite care service. B. Respite services have assisted in providing supervision or taking responsibility for the client on a short-term basis. C. The family was supported for using respite services and reporting less stress and strain on the family. D. The family has not used respite services and was encouraged to do so. 32. Acknowledge Family Frustration Regarding Services ( 32) A. The family was facilitated in expressing their frustration and anger regarding not having received services that they desired in the past. B. The family's experience of not having received services that they desired in the past was acknowledged. C. The fami ly reported feeling validated about having experienced past service difficulties and are being redirected to current available services. D. The family's frustration and anger regarding past service failures has caused decreased desire to attempt current s ervices, and they were encouraged to attempt these resources again. 33. Refer Family Members to Support Group (33) A. The client's family members were referred to a support group for families of the mentally ill. B. The client's family members have used the support group for families of the mentally ill, and their positive experience was reviewed. C. The client's family members have attended a support group for families of the mentally ill but did not find this a helpful experience; this was reviewed in order to help problem solve obstacles to gaining benefits from this resource. D. The client's family members have not attended the support group for families of the mentally ill and were redirected to do so. 34. Schedule Maintenance Sessions (34) A. The client was scheduled for a maintenance session between one and three months after therapy ends. B. The client was advised to contact the therapist if he/she needs to be seen prior to the maintenance session. C. The client's maintenance session was held, and he/she was reinforced for his/her successful implementation of therapy techniques. D. The client's maintenance session was held, and he/she was coordinated for further treatment, as his/her progress has not been sustained. 35. Identify Social Activi ties (3 5) A. The client was assisted in identifying mutually satisfying social activities for himself/herself and his/her family. B. The client was supported for identifying mutually satisfying social activities for himself/herself and his/her family. 