Mastering Psychotherapy with Case Studies for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

The Case Study Approach to Psychotherapy for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses is a valuable companion resource to the acclaimed textbook Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse, edited by Kathleen Wheeler. This comprehensive case study guide is designed to help both novice and experienced advanced practice psychiatric nurses develop their skills in conducting psychotherapy.

Comprehensive Coverage of Theoretical Approaches and Client Problems

The case studies in this guide address a broad range of diverse theoretical approaches and varied client problems and psychiatric diagnoses. Each chapter follows a consistent format, allowing for easy comparison and analysis.

Understanding the Therapeutic Process

Each chapter provides:

• An author’s personal experience, explaining the selection of theoretical orientations
• Background on philosophy and key concepts
• Mental health and psychopathology information
• Therapeutic goals, assessment perspectives, and therapeutic interventions
• Background on the client, including verbatim transcript segments from the beginning, middle, and final phase of therapy

The therapeutic process is brought to life through client-therapist dialogues, supplemented with process commentaries that explain the rationale for the interventions.

Enhancing Clinical Reasoning Skills

A final commentary on each case is presented to enhance the reader’s clinical reasoning skills and provide valuable insights for future practice.

Key Features and Benefits

This comprehensive case study guide offers:

• Augmented content to the groundbreaking Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse
• Comprehensive coverage of theoretical approaches, client problems, and psychiatric diagnoses
• Reflection questions to help readers apply the material to their personal lives and provide guidelines for continuing to work with the theoretical orientation

Published by Springer Publishing Company, this valuable resource is an essential tool for advanced practice psychiatric nurses seeking to master the art and science of psychotherapy.

ISBN: 9780826195043, 9780826195036

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