, NURS 6650 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
Typically, the students find the exams very difficult. I am told that the questions are
provided in the form of scenarios. These will ask you what the PMHNP might say when
following a particular type of therapy.
This requires that you know about each type of therapy.
It might help to review the power point videos that I provided in the doc sharing section
of the course (Midterm Review and Final Exam review). These review test taking tips
and previous students have reported that these have helped.
This handout identifies some important information about the types of group and family
therapy that will most likely be covered on the exam.
Please know that this handout does not include everything you should learn in the
course. It is a quick review of some important concepts. You will still have to
complete the readings assigned which provide you with a complete understanding of
the material. This serves as an overview.
I. Introductory concepts related to group and family therapy
Observe how people interact within units
Evaluate and resolve relationship problems
Diagnose and treat psychological disorders within a family context
Guide clients through transitional crises such as divorce or death
Highlight problematic relational or behavioral patterns
Help replace dysfunctional behaviors with healthy alternatives
A. Family assessment and phases of family therapy
1. Theory of the family life cycle:
Independence.
Coupling or marriage.
Parenting: babies through adolescents.
Launching adult children.
Retirement or senior years.
2. Role theory
People play specific roles in their families. Sometimes a person outgrows a
family role,
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