Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse » (1st Edition)

Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse provides the nurse psychotherapist with a useful “how-to” 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 patient’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.

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Reviewer:Leona F. Dempsey, PhD;APNP;CNSPMH-BC(University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh)
Description:This is a much needed introduction to the "how to" of psychotherapy for beginning advanced practice psychiatric nurses, including those nurses who have prescriptive authority. This easy to read book is like having a mentor ready at all times to prepare and assist the advanced practice psychiatric nurse for competent practice based in knowledge and wisdom.
Purpose:The author meets her objectives of presenting a primer for beginning advanced practice psychiatric nurses.
Audience:
Features:Although the book is intended for beginning advanced practice psychiatric nurses, it is written so that advanced practice nurses in any specialty can review the material and gain a deeper understanding of their patients as well as an appreciation of the work of their colleagues. I have practiced psychiatric nursing in its many facets for over 40 years and have grown with the specialty. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the well researched and written chapters. The author holds the appropriate credentials and has the experience to make her a very credible authority.
Assessment:The author provides a comprehensive framework for advanced practice psychiatric nurses to use in their work throughout the nurse-patient relationship. The many examples and case studies provide pragmatic assistance and helpful strategies. Some issues that are addressed include what to do about "no-shows" and how to work with resistance. The book is not meant to be a comprehensive textbook of all possible situations. Additional information can be obtained through other works dealing with such topics as working with groups and families and with special populations such as returning veterans, adolescents, and substance abusers.

Foreword   Judith Haber     v
Introduction     vii
Acknowledgments     xiii
Getting Started     1
The Nurse Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice   Kathleen Wheeler     3
The Neurophysiology of Psychotherapy   Kathleen Wheeler     27
The Initial Contact and Therapeutic Communication   Kathleen Wheeler     57
Assessment and Diagnosis   Pamela Bjorklund     81
The Frame and Working Toward Change   Kathleen Wheeler   Bethany Phoenix     114
Appendixes I-1-I-23     131
Psychotherapy Approaches and Considerations     175
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy   Sharon E. Morgillo Freeman     177
Interpersonal Psychotherapy   Patricia Barry     203
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy   Kathleen Wheeler     222
Psychopharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy   Lisabeth Johnston     249
Appendixes II-1-II-4     273
Psychotherapy with Special Populations     279
Stabilization for Trauma and Dissociation   Kathleen Wheeler     281
Processing Trauma   Kathleen Wheeler     310
Psychotherapy withChildren   Kathleen Delaney     330
Psychotherapy with Older Adults   Georgia L. Stevens   Merrie J. Kaas     353
Appendixes III-1-III-5     383
Termination     389
Termination and Outcome Evaluation   Kathleen Wheeler     391