Competency Goal 1

Goal 1: Isra will stabilize her mood and maintain her safety.

Isra was in a good mood when the QP met with her for a session.
Isra listened as the QP shared how effective breathing can be, but feelings of depressive can affect the way breathing is done without the person realizing it.
Isra focused on sitting quietly and comfortably, take as deep a breath as you can through your nose, hold the breath for a second or two, let the breath out as slowly as you can through your mouth, repeat the steps, if you don't feel better, wait a few minutes and then do it again, and repeat until you feel better.
Isra shared, "it is relaxing to do deep breathing sometimes."
Isra commented, "I feel like my body relaxing and my mind is not racing as much anymore

Isra made slight progress with stabilizing her mood and maintaining safety, as indicated by Isra commenting that she uses deep breathing from tense situations rather than when she feels depressed.

Goal 2: Isra will remain in her mother's home.

Isra listened as the QP shared feelings of depression can be creatively expressed through multiple avenues.
Isra commented, "I rate myself at a 7."
Isra chose, "photography and painting as ways she wants to express herself creatively."
Isra shared, "I don't like writing or journaling because it doesn't seem to help me, but it is always the first method people suggested I try."
Isra acknowledged, "I feel most comfortable at home because at school I feel like the students and staff are judgmental."
Isra denied wanting to go to a place where she can meet other kids that express themselves creatively.
Isra stated, "I don't have time over the next few days because I am preparing for our trip to