Describe at least 1 nurse-patient encounter where you applied effective therapeutic communication skills in your role as a nurse

Write a journal entry that addresses the following:

Using your own words, define therapeutic communication in relationship-centered, holistic nursing care.
Describe at least 1 nurse-patient encounter where you applied effective therapeutic communication skills in your role as a nurse. Identify which of the therapeutic communication techniques you used and explain how you employed them.
Describe at least 1 nurse-patient encounter where you could have communicated more effectively in your role as a nurse through the application of therapeutic communication techniques. Identify which of the therapeutic communication techniques you would use and explain how you would employ them.