Therapeutic Communication Techniques | Examples | 1. Using silence | The client says: "We drink and smoke a lot here." The student thinks…how can that be…drinking alcohol in a state hospital? But says nothing…using silence…the client then says: "yes we drink a lot of cokes and smoke a lot." | 2. Accepting | "Yes" or "I follow what you said" | 3. Giving Recognition | "I notice you combed your hair." | 4. Offering self | "I'll sit with you awhile." | 5. Using Broad Openings | "What would
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TITLE PAGE Therapeutic Communication And Nursing Considerations As a nurse, one must expect to be faced with diverse situations. From teaching patients of varied educational backgrounds to explaining a difficult diagnosis, it is the place of the nurse to build a proper relationship and provide therapeutic communication to each person in the most effective manner possible. This paper first describes the fundamental elements of the communication process, and second, reviews the three levels
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I believe using more of the therapeutic communication techniques is really going to help me get through to patients during clinical. In the past I have used several of the good and bad communication techniques, but was unaware of the effect they were having on the patient. Now, that I am aware I plan to incorporate more good therapeutic communication into my discussions with patients. I can see my self using accepting, offering self, and giving information without even having to think about it.
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observed that the interprofessional communication between the paramedic staff and the nurse was really impressive, as they started by introducing themselves and the involved client who was on the site and it went to give all the information that has been received by the paramedic staff to the nurse who was actually going to look after the client subsequently. But suddenly after a little while, being a student of nursing my attention went towards the therapeutic communication done by the nurse in regards
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Reflection on Video Vignette What can I take away from the experience of observing this video that will help me develop clinical skill (knowledge and self-awareness) in either therapeutic communication or inter-professional communication? Video Nine - Occupational Therapy Therapeutic communication is used continuously throughout the discussion between Elizabeth (occupational therapist) and Sally (client) who is in recovery from a pregnant stroke. It’s a relationship to provide goal-oriented
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Communication and Therapeutic Relationships in Nursing/Midwifery A therapeutic relationship can be described as one that offers support and care without being judgemental and can provide trust and a feeling of safety from threatening situations(Mc Klindon et al1999). In contrast to a social relationship it differs greatly in that a therapeutic relationship consists of collaborated goals which are identified when the relationship is initiated and once these goals are fulfilled the relationship is
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practices outlined in the traditional nursing handbook. This knowledge and commitment to the patient is provided by use of therapeutic communication within the nurse-patient relationship. When therapeutic communication is not proficient, patient safety and positive health outcomes are compromised. In the film, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), the lack of therapeutic communication used by the nurses in the psychiatric unit had a negative impact on patient safety and positive health outcomes. These
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this understanding as a guide to our communication with others” (Robbins, 1986). In other words, we, as nurses, should take in account that we all have different values, thoughts and practices, however, any discrepancies in what a patient believes in should not reflect on the way we communicate. Reflecting back on my interaction with my client, I illustrated many aspects of therapeutic communication along with non-therapeutic communication. Therapeutic communication focuses mainly on the patient. It
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Task 1 – Written Reflection I believe that therapeutic communication is a form of psychotherapy in which the person doing face to face interviewing consciously uses strategies that encourage the patient to express feelings andideas and that convey acceptance and respect they are achieved through advancing the physical and emotional well-being of a patient in a non-judgmental way, while showing empathy and concern. The aim of therapeutic communication is to increase self-worth or decrease emotions
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Therapeutic Communication Overview: While sitting in the milieu, I had a conversation with patient “M”, a schizophrenic with severe depression. She is sitting silently across the table from me, listening to another patient talk. Her face looks emotionless, almost distant. She is dressed well, with a full face of make up, and her is done up. D: Hi, “M”, what’s on the agenda for you today? E: Since she was not talking to anyone, I thought this would be a neutral enough opening statement to start
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