Midterm Exam NR605 NR 605
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.
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 spiri
•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
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