Group therapy can be very beneficial for clients. In fact, research has shown that for many clients, group therapy is as effective as individual therapy. Members of groups are not only able to influence change within one another, but they are often able to more easily relate to the guidance of peers than that of […]

CBT is a type of short-term talk therapy, which combines cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy. It focuses on addressing current issues by identifying effective solutions. However, the approach to using CBT can vary greatly depending on whether it is being used with individuals versus groups or families. Mental health practitioners including PMHNPs must understand these […]

Understanding the strengths of each type of therapy and which type of therapy is most appropriate for each patient is an essential skill of the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. In this Assignment, you will compare humanistic-existential therapy to another psychotherapeutic approach. You will identify the strengths and challenges of each approach and describe expected potential […]

INTRODUCTION “A long-standing debate has roiled over whether addicts have a choice over their behaviors. The disease creates distortions in thinking, feelings, and perceptions, which drive people to behave in ways that are not understandable to others around them. Simply put, addiction is not a choice. Addictive behaviors are a manifestation of the disease, not […]

Psychotherapy involves more than giving good advice. For the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), effective therapy requires deliberate, evidence-based approaches tailored to individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan. This course examines a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities, emphasizing integration of theories such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, humanistic-existential, interpersonal, and others. Students explore […]