Grief and Loss

Goal: Explore and resolve grief and loss issues

· Give sorrow words – discuss issues of grief weekly with therapist

· Continue to explore and resolve issues of grief/loss as they arise

· Get through a week without a crying spell

· Learn about the typical 2-7 year process of grieving the loss of a loved one

· Explore spirituality and the role it plays in redefining views about the meaning and purpose of life

· Create (write/draw) a soul sketch of the deceased loved one

· Plan a memorial service for the anniversary of the loss

· Develop appropriate rituals to remember and honor _____

Harm to self or others

Goal: Be free of thoughts of self-harm/self mutilation, or

Be free of thoughts to harm to others

· Learn two ways to manage frustration in a positive manner

· Explore triggers of thoughts to harm self or others

· Call crisis hotline when needed

· Report feeling more positive about self and abilities

· Explore and resolve stress from ____

· Develop a crisis plan and share it with key people

· Remove weapons from the home [and other means]

· List three emergency contacts who will be able to stay with you till a crisis passes

Health Issues

Goal: Manage physical healthcare conditions and cope with related stress

· Learn as much as possible about the condition(s) and needed treatment

· Take medications/treatments as prescribed on a daily basis

· Attend all scheduled appointments with the doctor

· Maintain good overall physical health and healthcare practices

· Report any medication concerns to the prescribing doctor ASAP

· Seek additional advocacy services from _____

· Seek additional support from _____