NRNP – 6640 Psychotherapy Individuals Number of sources: 5 Paper instructions: Assessment tools have two primary purposes: 1) to measure illness and diagnose clients, and 2) to measure a client’s response to treatment. Often, you will find that multiple assessment tools are designed to measure the same condition or response. Not all tools, however, are […]
Discussion: Legal and Ethical Considerations for Group and Family Therapy Considering the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), the idea of discussing confidential information with a patient in front of an audience is probably quite foreign to you. However, in group and family therapy, this is precisely what the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner […]
NRNP – 6640 Psychotherapy Individual s Number of sources: 4 Paper instructions: Psychotherapy is an approach that helps individuals with a wide assortment of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2019. Psychotherapy aims to empower the clients, reduce symptoms, prevent relapse, improve functioning and deliberate on goals set with the client (Wheeler, […]
Hernandez Family Episode 1 Hernandez Family Episode 1 Program Transcript JUAN HERNANDEZ: But we didn’t do anything wrong. That woman, that social worker, who came to our house, I told her, me and Elena, we decide what’s best for our boys, not her. Telling us we punish to hard. She doesn’t know anything about us. […]
Discussion: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Group Settings Versus Family Settings As you might recall from Week 5, there are significant differences in the applications of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for families and individuals. The same is true for CBT in group settings and CBT in family settings. In your role, it is essential to understand these […]
NURS 6640: Psychotherapy with Individuals Week 10: Case Study IDENTIFICATION: The patient is a 69-year-old, widowed African American male who is the father of one adult child and grandfather of six grandchildren. The patient is self-referred to a psychiatric outpatient clinic. CHIEF COMPLAINT: “I need help with depression and anxiety. HISTORY OF CHIEF COMPLAINT: The […]
Assignment: “Captain of the Ship” Project – Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders In earlier weeks, you were introduced to the concept of the “captain of the ship.” In this Assignment, you become the “captain of the ship” once again as you provide treatment recommendations and identify medical management, community support resources, and follow-up plans […]
Assignment 2: Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Before embarking on any professional or academic activity, it is important to understand the background, knowledge, and experience you bring to it. You might ask yourself, “What do I already know? What do I need to know? And what do I want to know?” This critical self-reflection is especially important […]
Assignment 2: Practicum Journal Entry: Analyzing an Ethical Decision (Due in Week 4) In your role as a PMHNP, you will encounter several situations that will require your ability to make sound judgments and practice decisions for the safety and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. There may not be a clear-cut answer of how […]
Discussion: Assessment and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria, Paraphilic Disorders, and Sexual Dysfunction Sexuality is an important part of each person’s quality of life. Research indicates that awareness of sexual identity and its importance may begin as early as age 3. However, individuals with varying diagnoses, disorders, or dysfunctions may grapple with issues related to their […]