NR605 Week 1
1. Psychotherapy: -nonpharmacological intervention
-used to tx mental health diagnoses or distress
-help clients improve functioning and well-being
-talk therapy
-provided by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family
ther- apists, counselors, and PMHNPs
-may include individual, couple, family, or group sessions
-Goals: symptom reduction, improvement in functioning, relapse prevention,
empow- erment, achievement of collaborative goals set by the client &
therapist.
2. Methods of Collaboration: Intraprofessional Collaboration
-the interaction and efforts between two disciplines with the same profession
• Potential barriers: tension, large team size, high turnover, lack of familiarity
and common goals, role ambiguity, generational differences, and lack of
undergraduate nursing education on intraprofessional practice.
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,Transprofessional Collaboration
-includes communication with various disciplines: physicians,
physical/occupational therapy, and social services, along with others to ensure
care is delivered safely
• Potential barrier: lack of training
3. Role of PMHNPs in Psychotherapy: -unique, full-spectrum approach
-may provide psychotherapy in addition to prescribing medications
-providing client and family education
-coordinating care and referrals as a part of the treatment plan
-provide psychotherapy in a variety of ambulatory, emergency department,
inpatient, and outpatient settings
4. Holistic Paradigm of Healing: -holistic model of care with a focus on healing
-Holistic therapy respects the complexity of each unique individual
• appreciating the relationship between the client's mind, body, and spirit
• recognizing the interdependence of all parts of the human system
-Foundational to healing is the relationship between the client and therapist
• Emotional connection in the relationship is critical to the success of
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, psychotherapy
• PMHNP approaches the nurse-client relationship with acceptance,
empathy, pa- tience, and kindness to create a space for healing
-psychotherapy can help the individual accept dysregulation and disharmony
in the present moment
• achieves acceptance of the present, they may be able to let go of resistance,
relax, and release fears
3/7
1. Psychotherapy: -nonpharmacological intervention
-used to tx mental health diagnoses or distress
-help clients improve functioning and well-being
-talk therapy
-provided by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family
ther- apists, counselors, and PMHNPs
-may include individual, couple, family, or group sessions
-Goals: symptom reduction, improvement in functioning, relapse prevention,
empow- erment, achievement of collaborative goals set by the client &
therapist.
2. Methods of Collaboration: Intraprofessional Collaboration
-the interaction and efforts between two disciplines with the same profession
• Potential barriers: tension, large team size, high turnover, lack of familiarity
and common goals, role ambiguity, generational differences, and lack of
undergraduate nursing education on intraprofessional practice.
1/7
,Transprofessional Collaboration
-includes communication with various disciplines: physicians,
physical/occupational therapy, and social services, along with others to ensure
care is delivered safely
• Potential barrier: lack of training
3. Role of PMHNPs in Psychotherapy: -unique, full-spectrum approach
-may provide psychotherapy in addition to prescribing medications
-providing client and family education
-coordinating care and referrals as a part of the treatment plan
-provide psychotherapy in a variety of ambulatory, emergency department,
inpatient, and outpatient settings
4. Holistic Paradigm of Healing: -holistic model of care with a focus on healing
-Holistic therapy respects the complexity of each unique individual
• appreciating the relationship between the client's mind, body, and spirit
• recognizing the interdependence of all parts of the human system
-Foundational to healing is the relationship between the client and therapist
• Emotional connection in the relationship is critical to the success of
2/7
, psychotherapy
• PMHNP approaches the nurse-client relationship with acceptance,
empathy, pa- tience, and kindness to create a space for healing
-psychotherapy can help the individual accept dysregulation and disharmony
in the present moment
• achieves acceptance of the present, they may be able to let go of resistance,
relax, and release fears
3/7
