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What therapy is used to treat panic disorder?
Panic-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy
Special focus on transference as the agent promoting change and confront the emotional
significance of the sx
Tell me in general the definition of the holistic therapy model for psychotherapy
Respects the complexity of each unique individual, appreciating the relationship between the
client's mind, body, and spirit and recognizing the interdependence of all parts of the human
system.
How should the PMHNP approach the nurse-client relationship?
with acceptance, empathy, patience, and kindness to create a space for healing. Client resilience
also plays a role.
What is client resilience?
the person's ability to cope with adversity, adapt to challenges, and access resources
What is the holistic paradigm of healing is congruent with?
the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) mandate to provide
recovery-oriented behavioral care
,What in general can psychotherapy help with?
accepting dysregulation and disharmony in the present moment. Once the person achieves
acceptance of the present, they may be able to let go of resistance, relax, and release fears.
What are the 5 levels of Maslow's hierarchy from bottom to top?
Physiological
Safety
Love/Belonging
Esteem
Self-actualization
What's included in the physiological level of Maslow's hierarchy?
air
food/water
shelter
clothing
sleep
What's included in the safety level of Maslow's hierarchy?
security of body, employment, resources, morality, family, health, and prosperity
What's included in the love/belonging level of Maslow's hierarchy?
friendship
family
intimacy
,sense of connection with others
What's included in the esteem level of Maslow's hierarchy?
self-esteem
respect
achievement
confidence
What's included in the self-actualization level of Maslow's hierarchy?
morality
creativity
spontaneity
lack of prejudice
acceptance of facts
What are the D-needs of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Deficiency needs the first 4 levels of Maslow's hierarchy (physiological needs, safety,
love/belonging, and esteem)
In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs tell me about D-needs and motivation
The longer D-needs are unmet, the more people are motivated to fulfill their needs and the more
active the therapist must be in the relationship. Motivation decreases once D-needs are met.
In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs what are B-needs
Growth or being need. Self-actualization
, Tell me about B-needs and D-needs in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Once D-needs are met, clients can focus on self-actualization and personal growth. As the B-need is
met, motivation for further growth increases
Tell me about a self-actualized person in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
A self-actualized person is self-fulfilled. Qualities exhibited by the self-actualized person include
independence, autonomy, creativity, and maturity
What is the health belief model?
a person's belief about a perceived threat of illness combined with belief in the effectiveness of the
recommended action predict the person's willingness to change.
What constructs make up the health belief model?
perceived seriousness, perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits of treatment, perceived barriers
to treatment, cues to action, and self-efficacy,
In the heath belief model tell me about perceived susceptibility
clients must believe they are susceptible to the condition
In the heath belief model tell me about perceived severity
clients must believe the condition has serious consequences if left unattended
In the heath belief model tell me about perceived benefits
clients must believe that taking action reduces their susceptibility