Short-term GoalLong-term Goal[Possible familial tendency][Dysfunctional family system, resulting in behaviors such as the vention (time dimension to be individually determined).Client will recognize signs of increasing tension, anxiety, and Related/Risk Factors (“related to”)Goals/Objectivesagitation, and report to staff (or others) for assistance with inter-following:Cognitive impairmentNeurological impairmentImpulsivityParental unpredictability]Body language (e.g., rigid posture, clenching of fiChild abuse or neglectParental rejection or abandonmentHarsh or inconsistent disciplineHistory of threats of violence [toward others or of destruc-Emotional deprivationParental substance abusetion to the property of others]stances)jaw, hyperactivity, pacing, breathlessness, threatening Impulse Control Disorders sts and ●^259
2. Maintain low level of stimuli in client’s environment (low Interventions with 4. Staff should maintain and convey a calm attitude. 1. Convey an accepting attitude toward the client. Feelings of 3. Help client identify the true object of his or her hostility. dimension to be individually determined).Client will not harm others or the property of others (time lating environment may increase agitation and promote vey the message that it is not the unresolved issues so that they may be confronted.recognize this in a nonthreatening manner may help reveal use ego defense mechanisms correctly. Helping him or her unacceptable. Because of weak ego development, client may be unable to self-worth. Trust is the basis of a therapeutic relationship.development of trust. Be honest, keep all promises, and con-lighting, few people, simple decor, low noise level). rejection are undoubtedly familiar to him or her. Work on the as possible aggressive behavior. Make the client’s environment as safe is contagious and can be transferred from staff to client. A by removing all potentially dangerous objects.An attitude of acceptance promotes feelings of Selected Rationalesperson but the behaviorA stimu-Anxiety that is
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