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Anna began, “I have heard a lot about your difficulties and how hard it is for you to manage all these sad feelings. I would like to pause that discussion for a bit and focus on your hobbies, likes, and strengths. Would that be okay?” Sofia nodded and said that she liked painting and that she especially enjoyed drawing and designing clothing. She also made some jewelry from “found” materials. After further encouragement to talk more about her skills and strengths, Sofia said she was helping at home and with her little brother. She could cook, shop, and do laundry. She considered herself good in math but did not want to show it. Anna stepped in and said, “I also heard you say that you don’t want to go to school, but you do go every day and that shows me that you are committed and responsible. And the things that you have been through, and that you are here talking to me, means that you are resilient and courageous. Could that be true?” Sofia wiped her eyes, looked at Anna and said, “I guess.” Anna encouraged Sofia to think about some small things she would like to change about her feelings and situations. As Sofia shared her wants. Anna wrote them down so that they could cocreate some basic goals and objectives for Sofia to accomplish. The list looked like this:

1 Have a place to call home

2 Have some friends to hang out with and enjoy their company

3 Have some happy feelings and feel good about myself

4 Have a better relationship with Mom