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The Nurse Client Relationship & Therapeutic Communication

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TYPES OF RELATIONSHIPS   SOCIAL / INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS  
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SOCIAL / INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS   Mutual, considers both sets of goals, needs & feelings  
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THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS   Client focused Exists for and because of needs & goals of the client Patients often get bored with talking about themselves and will try to talk about you  
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FACTORS THAT ENHANCE GROWTH IN OTHERS   1.Positive Regard 2.Genuineness 3.Empathetic vs. Sympathetic  
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Empathy   1. Direct identification with, understanding of, and vicarious experience of another person's situation, feelings, and motives. 2. The projection of one's own feelings or emotional state onto an object or animal.  
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Sympathy   the sharing of another's emotions, esp of sorrow or anguish; pity; compassion.  
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BOUNDARIES   Role of nurse and client should be well defined. Needs of client are separated from those of the nurse.  
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Blurring of Boundaries   -Social or intimate context -Focus on needs of nurse -Over-helping -Controlling -Narcissism-Excessive love or admiration of oneself. -Over-identification  
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PHASES OF THE NURSE CLIENT RELATIONSHIP   Phase One Pre-Interaction Phase Phase Two Orientation Phase (Assessment, Diagnosing & Planning) Phase Three: Working Phase (Implementation / Intervention) Phase Four: Termination Phase (Evaluation)  
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Therapeutic Communication Between the Nurse & Patient   An exchange of information that facilitates a POSITIVE relationship. Involving the patient in his or her own care.  
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Goal of Therapeutic Communication:   -Obtaining or providing information -Developing trust -Showing caring -Exploring feelings  
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Main points of therapeutic Communication   Ask opened ended questions. Avoid "why" questions Use silence, wait for pt to respond. Encourage pt to share & express of feelings. Focus on pts feelings. Support the pts expression of feelings. Value a pts feelings.  
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Communication Rules to Follow   Rule # 1 - Always clarify message. Rule # 2 - Be aware of non-verbal cues. Rule # 3 - When we communicate poorly it causes frustration, loss of respect and errors.  
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APPLICATION of Therapeutic Communication Skills Tactics to DO:   Validate what you are hearing Use silence Use active listening Use of touch  
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APPLICATION of Therapeutic Communication Skills Tactics to Avoid:   NO-argue, challenge, give false reassurance, coerce client into treatment, give approval/ praise Becomes tied to pt pleasing the nurse NO-Give Advice, NO Why Questions This implies criticism, can feel intrusive & judgmental-makes pt defensive  
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Anger & Aggression   is harmful to the body systems if prolonged Myth -“ Getting it all out ” is a useful way to diminish anger TRUTH - Expressions of anger can lead to Increased anger & Negative physiologic changes.  
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Theories of Anger Behavioral Theory   Emotions are learned responses Anger and aggression offer Rewards  
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Theories of Anger Cognitive Theory   Event → Thought → Emotion → Behavior  
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Theories of Anger Biological Theory   Correlated with physiologic signs, medical conditions, genetics  
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Feelings that Underlie Anger   Discounted Embarrassed Frightened Frustrated Found Out Guilty Humiliated Hurt Ignored Inadequate Insecure Not Heard Out of Control of Situation Rejected Threatened Tired Vulnerable  
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Nursing Assessment of Anger & Aggression   Past & Present Hx background information, culture & childhood environment -Assess usual coping methods -Assess meaning of current situation to patient  
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S/sx to identify Anxiety/Irritation before it escalates   increased volume & rate of speech, rigid posture, increased demands, irritability, frowning, reddened face, pacing and/or twisting, jaw clenching, fists, wringing hands, staring with narrowed eyes into the eyes of another (crazy eyes).  
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Anger - Nursing Diagnosis   Ineffective Coping Risk for Violence Directed at Self or Others  
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Anger GOALS / PLAN   Pt will demonstrate one new constructive method for coping with anger by (date, end-of-shift). Pt will discuss issues before acting out his anger when he begins to feel angry. Pt will refrain from injury to self & others.  
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Anger Nursing Interventions   Understand pts verbal & non-verbal cues Understand pts triggers Help pt identify thoughts that increase anger Be aware of pts past aggressive behavior Acknowledge pts distress to reduce their anxiety Validate pts anger  
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Anger feelings   Name the underlying feelings leading to anger Be respectful and apologize when appropriate. Indicate a willingness to search for solutions. Use clear & concrete communication. Be respectful.  
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Working with an angry pt   Do not reinforce the behavior. Understand your own responses to pt behavior Set Limits on abusive behavior/language Be prepared for escalation -Seclusion -Restraints Rule of thumb: always use the least restrictive approach FIRST !  
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Stress Reduction Methods   Group or social supportCreative imagery Thought stopping Meditation Yoga Biofeedback Breathing exercises Time management Self-hypnosis Proper nutrition Regular exercise Relaxation response -Quiet environment -Passive attitude -Comfort positio  
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Evaluation of anger   Has pts agitation, aggressiveness or anger: Diminished? Resolved?  
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Group Interventions Functions of a Group:   -Socialization -Support -Task completion -Camaraderie -Information sharing -Normative -Empowerment -Governance Clients can learn from each other Support that they find often brings about changes in them  
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MHN wants to strive   We want to strive to empower patients to be involved in their own recovery; be their hope when they have none.  
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Types of Groups Task Groups   accomplishing a specific task with a specific outcome  
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Teaching Groups   Leader has knowledge and shares with others who need it  
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Therapeutic groups   Therapeutic groups focus on interaction between group members; leader keeps them on track and facilitates productive group interaction;  
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Group therapy   typically led by psychologists, advanced degree nurses, social workers  
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Self-Help Groups   Leader is a member and likely has same issue as other group members  
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Physical Conditions that influence Group Dynamics Space   Open space without barriers in seating  
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Physical Conditions that influence Group Dynamics Size   Group size 2-15 depending on the topic 7-8 patients is best according to research; too much lose control; too few not enough interaction  
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Group Membership Open-ended groups   members leave and join at any time  
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Closed-ended groups   all group members join at same time and task is met and group comes to end  
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Curative Factors of Groups   Instilling Hope Other members with similar problems discuss their ways of overcoming issues  
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Universality   I’m not alone  
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Imparting information   Learning from each other  
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Altruism   concern for the welfare of othersSomeone helps someone else with their problem  
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Corrective recapitulation   Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group Re-experience conflicts in safe place and get feedback  
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Development of socializing techniques   Helps people get to socialize correctly Imitative behavior Interpersonal learning Group cohesiveness - sense of belonging  
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Catharsis-expressing feelings safely   express feelings + or – in a public setting  
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Catharsis in medicine   Purgation, especially for the digestive system.  
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Catharsis in psychology   Psychology a. A technique used to relieve tension and anxiety by bringing repressed feelings and fears to consciousness. b. The therapeutic result of this process; abreaction.  
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Phases of Group Development Phase I   Initial or Orientation phase-Establish rules and goals -Promotion of trust -Members are superficial and overly polite  
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Phases of Group Development Phase II   Middle or Working phase-Productively work on tasks -Leader becomes more of a facilitator -Member cohesiveness exists -Conflict is managed by group members  
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Phases of Group Development Phase III   Final or Termination phase -Group members may feel a sense of loss -Some members have feelings of abandonment -Grief for previous losses may be triggered -Discussion of feelings of loss -Reminisce about group accomplishments  
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As group nears completion   Old behaviors may come back because of sense of loss due to end of group  
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Autocratic leadership   focus is on the leader  
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Democratic leadership   focus is on the members  
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Laissez-faire leadership   there is no focus  
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Group Member Roles   Members play one of three types of roles within a group: -Task roles -Maintenance roles -Individual (personal) roles  
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Psychodrama   A type of group therapy that employs a dramatic approach Members become “actors” in life-situation scenarios Protagonist: Selected to portray life situation Other members: Play roles of people whom the protagonist has unresolved issues Dir-grp l  
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Family Therapy   Focus is on treatment of family as a unit . Family therapy is a form of psychotherapy that involves all the members of a nuclear or extended family.  
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Family Therapy Goal   is to identify and change relationship patterns that are:-Problematic -Maladaptive -Self-defeating -Repetitive  
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Genograms   A family tree diagram that represents the names, birth order, sex, and relationships of the members of a family. Therapists use genograms to detect recurrent patterns in the family history and to help the members understand their problem(s).  
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Nurses Role in Group Interventions   Nurses in psychiatry lead therapeutic groups such as: -Educational -Assertiveness training -Parenting -Transition to discharge -Other therapeutic groups  
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psych nursing minimum training   MSN in psych nursing as minimum training for group psychotherapy  
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Community Mental Health Nursing Public Health Model Primary Prevention   reducing incidence of mental disorders within the population; any intervention done with a group that is at risk for a problem  
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Community Mental Health Nursing Secondary Prevention   the problem has occurred; how can the course of the problem be shortened or how can the problem be controlled  
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Community Mental Health Nursing Tertiary Prevention   the disease is present; can’t shorten; can’t control symptoms; how do we prevent bad outcomes and promote maximum function  
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Maturational Crisis 1. Adolescence   Identity v Role confusion Self esteem, body image, what will I do for career, what are my ideals and values; sexuality; drug and alcohol exposure Primary Prevention educational; DARE program Secondary Prevention Alcoholics anonymous, Narcotics Anon  
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Maturational Crisis 2. Marriage   One of the most common crises in America Primary Prevention premarital classes and counseling sessions Secondary Prevention Marriage counseling; to prevent divorce, abuse, homicide, suicide, etc…  
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Maturational Crisis 3. Parenthood   Total responsibility for a human being that can do nothing for itself; sleep patterns are disturbed; economic challenges  
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Maturational Crisis Parenthood Primary Prevention   teaching child development and parenting skills while parents to be are pregnant; provide day care resources  
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Maturational Crisis Parenthood Secondary Prevention   parents aren’t coping well with new parenting duties; getting counseling to prevent bad outcomes; such as abuse; neglect; homicide; etc..  
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Maturational Crisis 4. Midlife   Aging; relationships with kids and parents change; body changes; hormonal changes Primary Prevention teaching stress management techniques; medications for hormonal changes Secondary Prevention Counseling if there are issues  
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Maturational Crisis 5. Retirement   Negative feelings about lack of productivity; financial issues Primary Prevention financial planning; hobbies; Secondary Prevention helping remain independence with activities; exercise programs  
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Situational Crisis 1. Poverty   Neglect medical health; nutritional deficiencies; correlation between poverty and mental health issues Primary Prevention Educating unemployed about resources Secondary Prevention Community shelters; food banks  
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Situational Crisis 2. High rate of life change events   Spouse dies; child dies; sibling dies Primary Prevention Education of support groups; encouraging family and friends to be supportive; hospice Secondary Prevention Helping patients work through grieving process; and in support groups  
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Situational Crisis 3. Environmental conditions   Tornados, floods, tsunamis, Primary Prevention Alerts Secondary Prevention Getting resources like red cross to come in to assist  
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Situational Crisis 4. Trauma   Traumatic events; experiences outside the normal range of human experience; military combat; assault victims; POW; tortured vicitms; kidnappee; hostage  
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Situational Crisis Trauma Primary prevention   Teaching vulnerable populations to defend themselves and to escape those situations  
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Situational Crisis Trauma Secondary prevention   Self defense class to avoid another abuse; counseling  
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Tertiary Mental Health Care Individuals with severe and persistent mental illness -Historical and epidemiological aspects   Approximately 100,000 persons with mental illness reside in public mental hospitals Deinstitutionalization of persons with chronic mental illness began in the 1960s Large segments of people with chronic mental illness are left untreated  
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Mental health illnesses related to age   Many mental health illnesses don’t show themselves until adolescence or later  
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The Homeless Population   Approximately 25 to 33% of homeless pop suffers from some form of mental illness Interfering Factor – residential instability Hlth Issus: Alcoholism is common Thermoregulation Tuberculosis on the rise Dietary deficiencies STDs Spl hlth nds of HL c  
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Community Resources for Homeless Types of resources available:   -Homeless shelters -Healthcare centers and store-front clinics -Mobile outreach units  
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Tertiary Community Services Treatment alternatives   -Community mental health centers -Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) -Day-evening treatment/Partial hospitalization programs -Community residential facilities -Psychiatric home health care  
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Care for the Caregiver   Rest / relaxation periods  
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