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Psychotherapeutic Management
Individual Psychotherapy
Larin, Jacqueline NicoleLaurenaria, Laisa Sedrei
Lavarias, Janua CoeliLeal, Gerene Marie
Ledesma, Angelica KarinnaLedesma, Joshua Edward
Individual TherapyAimed at helping patients become stronger than their symptoms
A method of bringing about change in a person by exploring his or her feelings, attitudes, thinking and behavior
Offers a powerful setting for the disclosure of secrets, emotions and experiences that may be difficult to discuss
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Individual TherapyFocuses on the person and includes other aspects of the person's life only as they relate to the individual
A one-to-one relationship between therapist and client
The weaving of past stories, events, feelings and traumas, with current emotions, patterns, stressors and events enables us to integrate the past with the present
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Individual TherapyI With Children and Adolescents
The need for psychotherapy for a child or adolescent is based upon such factors
Child’s current problemLife HistoryLevel of DevelopmentAbility to Cooperate in TreatmentWhat interventions are most
likely to help with the presenting concerns
Individual TherapyI With Children and Adolescents
Parents may be involved in varying degrees depending upon the age of the client and the nature of the identified conflict or disturbance
Parents may be involved in varying degrees depending upon the age of the client and the nature of the identified conflict or disturbance
The therapist acts as an advocate and may be called upon to make recommendations that affect various aspects of the client's life
Individual TherapyI Long Term (Three Phases by kaufman )
1assessing the problem and its particular emotional and social dynamics, increasing motivation for abstinence, and achieving abstinence
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involves maintaining abstinence by using cognitive-behavioral strategies, with emphasis on immediate issues and their relationship to maintaining abstinence, and encouraging the patient to use community self-help support groups
focuses on establishing intimacy with others and achieving autonomy. Often, issues of childhood trauma are examined during this phase
Individual TherapyI STAGES
Similar to nurse-patient relationship Introduction Working Termination
Cost-containment measures necessitates moving into working phase immediately to maximize the benefit Mandated by insurers and Health
maintenance organizations
Individual Therapy
Therapist-client relationship is the key
The two must be compatible for the therapy to work
This may require the client to select a therapist whose style and beliefs suits his/her needs and expectations
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Individual TherapyI Factors That Affect Therapist’s Approach
Formal credentials Experience Theoretical beliefs Model of practice
Individual TherapyI Checking the legal credentials of the therapist
Check with the State licensing boardGovernment listings in the local
phone book
FBetter Business Bureau may inform consumers if a therapist is for investigation
FCalling the local mental health services
Individual TherapyI objective
To build a psychotherapeutic nurse patient relationship in order to build a therapeutic alliance. A kind of relationship formed with trust.
Individual TherapyI Developing a Therapeutic Nurse- patient relationship
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Be calm when talking to patients Rationale: anxiety is contagious and counterproductive
Accept patients as they are but don’t accept all behaviors
Rationale: everyone wants to be accepted
Keep promises Rationale: dependability builds trust
Individual TherapyI Developing a Therapeutic Nurse- patient relationship
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Be consistentRationale: consistency increases trust
Be honestRationale: honesty increases trust
Do not reinforce hallucinations or delusions Rationale: the nurse should simply state his or her perception of realty , voice doubt about the patient’s perceptions and move on to discuss real people or events
Orient patients to time, person, and place, if indicatedRationale: orientation reinforces reality
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Do not touch patients without warning them Rationale: patients who are suspicious might perceive a touch as a threat and retaliate
Avoid whispering or laughing when patients are unable to hear all of conversation Rationale: suspicious patients will interpret these as personal affront
Reinforce positive behaviors Rationale: appropriate reinforcement can
increase positive behaviors
Avoid competitive activities with some patients
Rationale: competition is threatening and can lead to decreased self esteem
Developing a Therapeutic Nurse- patient relationship
Individual TherapyI Developing a Therapeutic Nurse- patient relationship
12Allow and encourage verbalization of
feelingsRationale: patients are helped if they can say what they think without the nurse becoming defensive
Individual TherapyI Issues in which psychotherapy may help
Personal Growth & Exploration Peak Performance Enhancement Spiritual IssuesLife Adjustment Issues Coping with Changes
Individual TherapyI Issues in which psychotherapy may help
IGrief or Loss IWork-Life Balance ISelf-esteem/Confidence Issues IChronic Pain & Pain Disorders
Individual TherapyI Issues in which psychotherapy may help
IPast Trauma IRelationship Issues IAdolescent Issues IEating Disorders
Individual TherapyI Issues in which psychotherapy may help
IWeight Issues IDepression or Sadness IAnxiety Problems ISexuality Issues
Individual TherapyIIssues in which psychotherapy may help
IStress-related problems IStress management ICoping with Health problems IExcessive fears
Good Day To all Hope you’ve learned
something new from our wonderful report...Sincerely,RLE 6.1B
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