Need # 3: Decrease/ cope with Anxiety Goal: I will experience a significant reduction in anxiety symptoms, bothered by symptoms less than 2 days weekly, within 6 months. Objective Two: I will learn and implement 3 calming skills to reduce overall anxiety and manage anxiety symptoms daily. Snapshot: Madison Simon’s mental health check-in appears orange with a labile effect. Madison Simon appearance and hygiene are appropriate. Madison Simon does not have any homicidal or suicidal ideation at this time. N3G1O2I1 Interventions - 1. Staff will teach calming skills (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, slow diaphragmatic breathing) and how to tell the difference between relaxation and tension; teach the client how to apply these…show more content… The staff explained to the Madison Simons that there are tactics and strategies he can use to help manage feelings of anxiety when he is in a relationship. The staff said if you find yourself developing overly dependent attachments, developing ways to cope with your anxiety and relying more on yourself to feel better can take the pressure off your partner or friend. The staff told Madison Simon if he finds himself becoming angry or suspicious in the relationship, first remind himself that this may be fueled by his anxiety. The staff encourages Madison Simon to take a few moments to think about any fact that supports his worry to try and regain some perspective. The staff said when texting your partner, talk to her about your anxiety and set boundaries. The staff explained to Madison Simon that he cannot have a healthy relationship with trust. The staff explained the point of building trust is for your partner to believe what you say and for you to believe what she says. The staff says building trust is not without risk. It involves allowing both you and your partner to take risks to prove
