Milieu Therapy

Question 1

milieu therapy

Answer 1

scientific structuring of the environment to effect behavior changes and to improve the psychological health and functioning of the individual

Question 2

what is expected from the patient through the therapeutic community setting

Answer 2

learn adaptive coping, as well as interaction and relationship skills, that can be generalized to other aspects of their life

Question 3

basic assumptions of milieu therapy

Answer 3

health in each individual is to be realized and encouraged to grow; every interaction is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention; individual owns their environment; individual owns their behavior; peer pressure is a useful and powerful tool; inappropriate behaviors are dealt with as they occur; restrictions and punishment are to be avoided

Question 4

conditions that promote a therapeutic environment

Answer 4

containment, structure, involvement, support, validation

Question 5

program of therapeutic community

Answer 5

care is directed by an interdisciplinary team; a comprehensive treatment plan is formulated by the team; team members of all disciplines sign the plan and meet regularly to update the plan as needed; disciplines sign the plan and meet regularly to update the plan as needed

Question 6

what are the responsibilities the nurse has in the role of milieu therapy

Answer 6

ensuring the client’s physiological and psychological needs are met; medication administration; development of 1:1 relationship; setting limits on unacceptable behavior; client education