Chapter 7- Milieu Therapy

Question 1

Milieu therapy

Answer 1

scientific structuring of the environment in order to effect behavioral changes and to improve the psychological health and functioning of the individual

Question 2

mileu

Answer 2

French for “middle”

Question 3

basic assumptions of milieu therapy

Answer 3

1. health of each individual is to be realized and encouraged to grow
2. every interaction is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention
3. each individual owns their own environment
4. each individual owns their behavior
5. peer pressure is a useful tool
6. inappropriate behaviors are dealt with as they occur
7. restrictions and punishments are to be avoided

Question 4

psychiatric nurse role

Answer 4

focus on one-to-one relationship building, administer meds, provides ongoing assessment, 24 hour basis, encourage reality orientation, patient teaching

Question 5

psychiatric clinical nurse specialist role

Answer 5

conduct group therapy
provides consultation and education to staff nurses

Question 6

clinical psychologist role

Answer 6

administer and evaluate psychological tests that assist in diagnosis