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Contents
📝 CHAPTER 1: The Nurse Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice ............................ 2
📝 CHAPTER 2: The Neurophysiology of Trauma and Psychotherapy .............................................. 15
📝 CHAPTER 3. Assessment and Diagnosis ........................................................................................... 23
📝 CHAPTER 4. The Initial Contact and Maintaining the Frame............................................. 34
📝 CHAPTER 5. Supportive and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy ............................................. 43
📝 CHAPTER 6. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy .......................... 54
📝 CHAPTER 7: Motivational Interviewing ........................................................................................ 64
📝 CHAPTER 8. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy .................................................................................. 75
📝 CHAPTER 9. Interpersonal Psychotherapy ................................................................................... 85
📝 CHAPTER 10. Humanistic–Existential and Solution-Focused Approaches to Psychotherapy ...... 96
📝 CHAPTER 11. Group Therapy ..................................................................................................... 107
📝 CHAPTER 12: "Family Therap ..................................................................................................... 120
📝 CHAPTER 13. Stabilization for Trauma and Dissociation............................................................ 130
📝 CHAPTER 14. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex Trauma .............................................. 151
📝 CHAPTER 15. Psychopharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy...................................................... 161
📝 CHAPTER 16. Psychotherapeutic Approaches for Addictions and Related Disorders .... 170
📝 CHAPTER 17. Psychotherapy With Children ...................................................................... 180
📝 CHAPTER 18. Psychotherapy With Older Adults ............................................................... 189
📝 CHAPTER 19. Reimbursement and Documentation ........................................................... 200
📝 CHAPTER 20. Termination and Outcome Evaluation ........................................................ 211



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📝 CHAPTER 1: The Nurse Psychotherapist and a Framework for
Practice




1. Which of the following best describes the primary role of a nurse
psychotherapist?

A) To provide medication management for mental health disorders
B) To lead family therapy sessions only
C) To integrate nursing practices with psychotherapeutic interventions in a
therapeutic relationship
D) To administer psychological assessments exclusively

✅ Correct Answer: C
💡Rationale: The primary role of a nurse psychotherapist is to integrate
nursing practice with psychotherapeutic techniques, utilizing therapeutic
relationships to help individuals manage mental health issues effectively.
This role goes beyond medication management and includes interventions
such as psychotherapy, building rapport, and assisting patients in navigating
their emotional and psychological challenges.



2. A core competency for nurse psychotherapists includes which of the
following?

A) Providing primary care medical services to patients with psychiatric
illnesses
B) Utilizing therapeutic techniques within a collaborative, multidisciplinary
team
C) Focusing solely on psychological testing
D) Working exclusively with children and adolescents



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✅ Correct Answer: B
💡Rationale: A core competency for nurse psychotherapists is the ability to
collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. While they are trained
to provide psychotherapeutic interventions, they often work alongside
psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a
comprehensive approach to mental health care.



3. Which framework is most commonly utilized by nurse
psychotherapists to assess the therapeutic process?

A) The medical model of care
B) A developmental framework that includes psychological, emotional, and
social domains
C) A purely cognitive-behavioral framework
D) The ecological model

✅ Correct Answer: B
💡Rationale: Nurse psychotherapists often employ a developmental
framework that considers the psychological, emotional, and social aspects of
the patient’s well-being. This holistic approach aligns with the nursing
perspective, addressing all facets of an individual’s life to ensure
comprehensive treatment.



4. The concept of “holding the frame” in psychotherapy refers to:

A) Providing physical support for the patient during therapeutic interventions
B) Setting and maintaining clear boundaries for the therapeutic relationship
C) Encouraging the patient to set their own therapeutic goals
D) Using medication to enhance the therapeutic process

✅ Correct Answer: B
💡Rationale: “Holding the frame” refers to the therapist's ability to maintain
clear boundaries in the therapeutic relationship. This includes setting

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