Compare and Contrast: Psychosocial Interventions D IRECTIONS • Divide students into groups of three. • Ask students to create a list (or table) of characteristics associated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Milieu Therapy, and Relaxation Therapy. • Lists should include all relevant information with descriptions. • A student handout is provided, and suggested answers are shown below. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Milieu Therapy Relaxation Therapy
Performed by a trained mental health provider Teaches clients to challenge and reframe dysfunctional thought patterns Focus on changing automatic thoughts
Can be performed by the nurse Also known as therapeutic community Six principles of the therapeutic milieu as a professional nursing practice model • Contagious calmness • Respect for inherent human dignity •
Can be performed by a nurse Effective means of reducing stress response
Includes a variety of methods: •
Deep breathing
Progressive relaxation Meditation
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Mental imagery Biofeedback
Nurse’s care for self and another
Intellectual engagement
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Caritas
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Safe and restorative physical surroundings
Client is meant to analyze own thoughts Client explores how thinking affects feelings and behaviors Client finds an alternative, more rational approach
T IPS This activity should be reviewed as a class to ensure students have the correct information. G OALS Students must understand the differences and similarities of the varying psychosocial interventions to help guide nursing care.
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