A 72 year old male presented for a follow up for Alzheimer’s dementia with behavioral disturbances. His wife reported increased agitation in the evenings. The patient was oriented to person only, with labile affect. Intervention: Discussed behavioral strategies and safety planning with caregiver.

13 year old female with Dissociative Disorder and Mood Disorder presented for therapy after recent self-isolative behaviors and memory gaps. She described periods of “spacing out” during emotional distress and reported low mood and poor sleep. Mental status noted a detached affect and inconsistent eye contact. The session involved reality orientation, mindfulness training, and supportive […]

1.A 45 year old female with Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorder and Mood Disorder presented for a psychotherapy follow-up. She reported recurrent nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness related to past domestic abuse. The patient displayed tearfulness, avoidance of trauma reminders, and difficulty trusting others. Mental status revealed anxious and depressed mood, restricted affect, and fair insight. […]

Blog: strategies for empowerment In this course, you will produce a series of Blog entries to be shared with your colleagues. Blogs help facilitate a meaningful and more informal classroom environment—one that fosters dialogue, interaction, and the dissemination of ideas in a functional platform (Kuo et al., 2017). Blogs also promote community-building and a collaborative […]

Introduction The NURS 8002: Foundations and Essentials for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) course begins with a Week 1 Blog assignment. This activity is designed to help students reflect on their personal and professional journeys, identify strategies for success, and connect their goals with Walden University’s mission of positive social change. Blogging encourages self‑reflection, […]