284 THE SEVERE AND PERSISTEN T MENTAL ILLNESS PRO GRESS NOTES PLANNER C. The client has identified difficult social experiences and the emotions that he/she has experienced relative to these social problems, and these experiences were processed. D. The client found it difficult to identify p roblematic social experiences and the emotions relative to these experiences and was provided with support and encouragement in this area. 15. Acknowledge Emotions ( 15) A. The emotions that the client may be experiencing, including fear, embarrassment, a nd uncertainty, were acknowledged. B. The effect of the client's emotions on limiting his/her willingness to be involved in new activities was acknowledged. C. As the client has worked through his/her emotions, he/she is more interested in recreational activities, and this was processed. D. The client tends to deny any feelings related to his/her involvement in activities and was provided with feedback in this area. 16. Request an Inventory of Community Activities ( 16) A. The client was requested to de velop an inventory of activities that are available in the community. B. The client was directed to review information from the local newspaper, telephone book, or magazines. C. The client was reinforced for developing an inventory of activities that are available in the community. D. The client has not developed his/her inventory of activities available in the community and was redirected to do so. 17. Obtain Additional Resources Regarding Available Activities (17) A. Additional resources were obtaine d for the client's review regarding the recreational activities that are available in the community (e. g., brochures from a local tourism board, current events calendar). B. Additional resources regarding recreational activities were reviewed with the cli ent. C. The client has identified additional interests, and these were processed. 18. Develop Income Sources ( 18) 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 he/she is now able to afford the use of resources within the community and 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. 19. Access Available Funding or Sponsors ( 19) A. The client was assisted in seeking access to funds that are available for assisting people with disabi lities in their recreational pursuits. B. The benefits of the use of funds for recreational activities were reviewed. C. Community recreational businesses were contacted to sponsor the client's involvement in recreational activities (e. g., free tickets o r supplies). 