Explore experiential and narrative family therapy as you assess families presenting for psychotherapy Examine the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches for client families with impaired family functioning
September 12, 2018Continue exploring family therapy as you examine structural and strategic family therapies and their appropriateness for client families Consider your own practicum experiences involving family therapy sessions
September 12, 2018Assess client families presenting for psychotherapy Evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches for client families receiving psychotherapy Apply narrative family therapy concepts to client families with impaired family functioning
Psychotherapy with groups and families essay assignment papers and exams Discussion: Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision is an essential component of your development as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. It provides an opportunity for professional collaboration as you share experiences with and gain insights from colleagues. For this clinical supervision Discussion, consider a client family whom you do not think is adequately progressing according to expected clinical outcomes.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Assess client families presenting for psychotherapy
- Evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches for client families receiving psychotherapy
- Apply narrative family therapy concepts to client families with impaired family functioning
To prepare
- Review this week’s media and consider the insights provided on family therapy.
- Reflect on the client families you are currently counseling at your practicum site.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the Post to Discussion Question link and then select Create Thread to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking Submit! Psychotherapy with groups and families essay assignment papers and exams.
Note about Uploading Media: Refer to the Kaltura Media Uploader instructions document located in the menu bar. This provides guidance on how to upload media for the clinical supervision Discussions.
By Day 3
Post a 3- to 5-minute Kaltura video in which you do the following:
- Describe a client family you are counseling that you do not think is adequately progressing according to expected clinical outcomes. Note: Do not use the client family members’ actual names.
- Explain your therapeutic approach with the client family, including the perceived effectiveness of your approach. Psychotherapy with groups and families essay assignment papers and exams.
- Identify any additional information about this client family that may potentially impact expected outcomes.
Note: Nurse practitioners must have strong oral communication skills. This Discussion is designed to help you hone these skills. When filming your Kaltura video, be sure to dress and speak in a professional manner.
View a selection of your colleagues’ responses.
By Day 6
Respond to at least two of your colleagues by providing feedback on each colleague’s therapeutic approach based on a narrative family therapeutic perspective. Support your feedback with evidence-based literature and/or your own experiences with clients. Psychotherapy with groups and families essay assignment papers and exams.
Submission and Grading Information
Grading Criteria
To access your rubric:
Week 3 Discussion Rubric
Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6
To participate in this Discussion:
Week 3 Discussion