01 Psych Mileu

Question 1

What’s the definition of Milieu Therapy?

Answer 1

“Scientific structuring of the env to affect behavioral changes and to improve the psychological health and functioning of the individuals

Question 2

What’s expected of the client within Milieu tehrapy?

Answer 2

Client is expected to learn adaptive coping and interaction and relationship skills that can be generalized to other aspects of his or her life.

Question 3

7 Basic Assumptions of Milieu Therapy?

Answer 3

1. •The health in each individual is to be realized and encouraged to grow.
2. •Every interaction is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention.
3. •The client owns his or her own environment.
4. •Each client owns his or her own behavior.
5. •Peer pressure is a useful and powerful tool.
6. •Inappropriate behaviors are dealt with as they occur.
7. •Restrictions and punishment are to be avoided.

Question 4

What are conditions that promote a therapeutic community?

Answer 4

1. •Basic physiological needs are fulfilled.
2. •The physical facilities are conducive to achievement of the goals of therapy.
3. •A democratic form of self-government exists.
4. •Responsibilities are assigned according to client capabilities.
5. •A structured program of social and work-related activities is scheduled as part of the treatment program.
6. •Community and family are included in the program of therapy in an effort to facilitate discharge from treatment.

Question 5

What are certain roles of nurses (6)?

Answer 5

1. Manage therapeutic env
2. To ensure physiological and psychological needs are met
3. medication administration
4. Development of one to one relationship
5. Setting limits on unacceptable behavior
6. Client Education