Diagnoses mental disorders, conducts psychotherapy, and perscribes somatic therapies.
Skinner (1979) 7 Basic Assumptions
1)encourage to grow 2)Every thing is considered treatment 3)Decisions made r/t government on unit 4)Responsibility for their behavior 5)Peer pressure is useful tool 6)bad behavior is dealt w/ as they occur 7) no restrictions or punishments
Therapeutic Community
The setting is the foundation for the program of treatment.
Psychiatric clinical nurse specialist
Conducts group therapies and provides consultation and education to staff nurses.
Psychodramatist
Directs a group of clients in acting out a situation that is otherwise too painful for a client to discuss openly
Recreational therapist
Accompanies clients on community trip to the zoo
Music therapist
Encourages clients in self-expression through music.
Psychiatric Nurse
Manages the therapeutic milieu on a 24-hr basis
Occupational therapist
Helps clients plan, shop for, and cook a meal.
Negative responses from the client
May be caused by community factors such as: 1.) social interactions 2.) physical structure on the unit 3.) schedule of activities. Are used to HELP the client to learn how to manage STRESS in real life situations.