NSG 526 / NSG 526
EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE
Clinical Modalities in Advanced Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing Practice - Wilkes
THIS GUIDE CONTAINS:
NSG 526 Exam 2 Study Guide
key Terms and Definitions
Review Course
Expert-Verified
,### 1. Purpose of Group Therapy
Group therapy serves as a powerful medium for facilitating change in individuals by
addressing specific problems identified within the therapeutic context. Participants
engage with one another, encouraging shared experiences and facilitating personal
growth through collective insight and support.
### 2. Addressing Over-Talkative Clients
When faced with an over-talkative client during group therapy, a useful technique is to
make a conscious observation about the silence of other group members. This creates an
opportunity for more balanced participation, encouraging quieter members to share their
thoughts and feelings, thereby promoting a more inclusive environment.
### 3. Role of the Information Giver
In group therapy, the "Information Giver" assumes a pivotal role by sharing factual
knowledge or personal experiences that assist other members in processing their own
challenges. This not only provides guidance but also establishes a sense of trust and
authority within the group dynamics.
### 4. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that emphasizes the relationship between
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Techniques include active questioning, structured
exercises (homework), and exploration of cognitive distortions. By guiding patients to
recognize and challenge their beliefs, therapists aim to facilitate behavioral changes that
alleviate symptoms of psychological distress.
,### 5. Attachment Theory
Attachment theory elucidates the critical role of primary caregivers in the emotional and
social development of children. Establishing secure attachments significantly influences
interpersonal relationships and psychological well-being across the lifespan, suggesting
that early relational experiences shape future connections.
### 6. Milieu Therapy
Milieu therapy involves creating a therapeutic environment that considers the patient's
comprehensive social, economic, and cultural background. It is designed to promote a
sense of community and belonging, enhancing the healing process through supportive
interactions with peers and staff.
### 7. Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) vs.
Western Medicine
The fundamental distinction between CAM and Western medicine lies in their approaches
to treatment. Western medicine often focuses on medical interventions and symptom
management, while CAM emphasizes the holistic connection between the mind and body,
fostering self-awareness and personal empowerment in the healing process.
### 8. Beck's Cognitive Model of Depression
Beck's cognitive therapy posits that psychological disorders are rooted in cognitive
distortions and maladaptive schemas. By recognizing cognitive errors, patients can
understand how distorted thinking contributes to and perpetuates their depressive
symptoms, empowering them to cultivate healthier thought patterns.
, ### 9. Understanding Depression through Schemas
Beck's theory suggests that depression can be significantly influenced by negative
cognitive schemas, which shape an individual's self-perception and interpretation of
experiences. The cognitive triad—negative views of self, experiences, and future—
underscores the profound impact of these schemas on emotional states.
### 10. Distorted Thinking and Behavior
Beck's fundamental assumption is that distorted thinking is both a cause and a sustaining
factor of maladaptive behaviors and symptoms. Challenging these cognitive distortions
allows for symptom alleviation and improved functioning.
### 11. Rational Emotive Therapy (RET)
Developed by Albert Ellis, RET is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on
identifying and restructuring irrational beliefs that contribute to emotional distress. By
challenging these beliefs, clients experience changes in their emotional responses and
behavior.
### 12. Addressing Irrational Beliefs in RET
In RET, the goal is to uncover and dispute irrational beliefs that lead to emotional
difficulties. This active and confrontational therapeutic approach encourages individuals to
adopt more rational and flexible belief systems, thereby improving emotional resilience.
### 13. Belief Systems and Self-Responsibility
Ellis's RET posits that individuals have the power to shape their emotions and behaviors
based on their belief systems. Recognizing how escalating desires into absolutes can lead
EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE
Clinical Modalities in Advanced Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing Practice - Wilkes
THIS GUIDE CONTAINS:
NSG 526 Exam 2 Study Guide
key Terms and Definitions
Review Course
Expert-Verified
,### 1. Purpose of Group Therapy
Group therapy serves as a powerful medium for facilitating change in individuals by
addressing specific problems identified within the therapeutic context. Participants
engage with one another, encouraging shared experiences and facilitating personal
growth through collective insight and support.
### 2. Addressing Over-Talkative Clients
When faced with an over-talkative client during group therapy, a useful technique is to
make a conscious observation about the silence of other group members. This creates an
opportunity for more balanced participation, encouraging quieter members to share their
thoughts and feelings, thereby promoting a more inclusive environment.
### 3. Role of the Information Giver
In group therapy, the "Information Giver" assumes a pivotal role by sharing factual
knowledge or personal experiences that assist other members in processing their own
challenges. This not only provides guidance but also establishes a sense of trust and
authority within the group dynamics.
### 4. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that emphasizes the relationship between
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Techniques include active questioning, structured
exercises (homework), and exploration of cognitive distortions. By guiding patients to
recognize and challenge their beliefs, therapists aim to facilitate behavioral changes that
alleviate symptoms of psychological distress.
,### 5. Attachment Theory
Attachment theory elucidates the critical role of primary caregivers in the emotional and
social development of children. Establishing secure attachments significantly influences
interpersonal relationships and psychological well-being across the lifespan, suggesting
that early relational experiences shape future connections.
### 6. Milieu Therapy
Milieu therapy involves creating a therapeutic environment that considers the patient's
comprehensive social, economic, and cultural background. It is designed to promote a
sense of community and belonging, enhancing the healing process through supportive
interactions with peers and staff.
### 7. Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) vs.
Western Medicine
The fundamental distinction between CAM and Western medicine lies in their approaches
to treatment. Western medicine often focuses on medical interventions and symptom
management, while CAM emphasizes the holistic connection between the mind and body,
fostering self-awareness and personal empowerment in the healing process.
### 8. Beck's Cognitive Model of Depression
Beck's cognitive therapy posits that psychological disorders are rooted in cognitive
distortions and maladaptive schemas. By recognizing cognitive errors, patients can
understand how distorted thinking contributes to and perpetuates their depressive
symptoms, empowering them to cultivate healthier thought patterns.
, ### 9. Understanding Depression through Schemas
Beck's theory suggests that depression can be significantly influenced by negative
cognitive schemas, which shape an individual's self-perception and interpretation of
experiences. The cognitive triad—negative views of self, experiences, and future—
underscores the profound impact of these schemas on emotional states.
### 10. Distorted Thinking and Behavior
Beck's fundamental assumption is that distorted thinking is both a cause and a sustaining
factor of maladaptive behaviors and symptoms. Challenging these cognitive distortions
allows for symptom alleviation and improved functioning.
### 11. Rational Emotive Therapy (RET)
Developed by Albert Ellis, RET is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on
identifying and restructuring irrational beliefs that contribute to emotional distress. By
challenging these beliefs, clients experience changes in their emotional responses and
behavior.
### 12. Addressing Irrational Beliefs in RET
In RET, the goal is to uncover and dispute irrational beliefs that lead to emotional
difficulties. This active and confrontational therapeutic approach encourages individuals to
adopt more rational and flexible belief systems, thereby improving emotional resilience.
### 13. Belief Systems and Self-Responsibility
Ellis's RET posits that individuals have the power to shape their emotions and behaviors
based on their belief systems. Recognizing how escalating desires into absolutes can lead
