Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse, 1e

Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse, 1e
Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse provides the nurse psychotherapist with a useful â€œhow-toÂ” primer that contains practical techniques and interventions without a lot of theoretical jargon. Topics include the basics of psychotherapy, from how to respond to a patientâ€™s initial call to termination of care. Selected approaches, interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic psychotherapy are highlighted with discussion of evidence-base research. Specific techniques for working with commonly seen patient populations that require special consideration: those who have experienced trauma, children, and older adults are included. In addition, how to integrate psychopharmacology and psychotherapy is discussed in detail.
- A straightforward approach to psychotherapy using a holistic nursing framework.
- Latest findings on the neurophysiology of psychotherapy including research on attachment, therapeutic relationships, and trauma.
- Evidence-based research for all approaches and populations discussed.
- Provides treatment hierarchy for decision making in selecting strategies for treatment from the initial contact and assessment to termination.
- Step-by-step guide to building the nurse-patient relationship in order to achieve quality outcomes. Includes detailed instructions on therapeutic communication techniques.
- Detailed instructions teach you how to use the latest therapeutic communication techniques.
- Includes all patient populations from children to the older adult with special emphasis on working with traumatized patients.
- Comprehensive appendices provide quick access to helpful forms and diagnostic tools specific to psychotherapy nursing practice.

Country	USA
Author	Kathleen Wheeler PhD APRN-BC
Binding	Paperback
EAN	9780323045223
Edition	1
ISBN	0323045227
Label	Mosby
Manufacturer	Mosby
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	448
PublicationDate	2007-11-20
Publisher	Mosby
Studio	Mosby
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse, 1e

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