therapeutic communication and groups (halter ch 8, 9, 34) Flashcards

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transmission of
feelings, attitudes, ideas, and
behaviors using a set of mutually
understood rules

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communication

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5 responsive dimensions

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  • genuineness
  • respect
  • empathy
  • concreteness
  • immediacy
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4 phases of relationship

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  • pre-interaction
  • introductory/orientation
  • working phase
  • termination
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therapeutic communication technique: focusing on what pt is saying

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active listening

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therapeutic communication technique: using different words for same meaning

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paraphrasing

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therapeutic communication technique: using same words

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restating

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therapeutic communication technique: conveys back pts thoughts or feelings

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reflecting

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therapeutic communication technique: narrow conversation to important topics

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exploring/focusing

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therapeutic communication technique: helps pt think hopefully

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projective question

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therapeutic communication technique: provides options (not advice)

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suggestion

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therapeutic communication technique: verifying meaning is understood

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clarification

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therapeutic communication technique: pointing out discrepancies in pts behavior

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confronting

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therapeutic communication technique: reorienting pt to here and now

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presenting reality

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therapeutic communication technique: explaining expectations and consequences

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limit setting

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therapeutic communication technique: comments that will increase likelihood of pt behaving positively

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positive reinforcement

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therapeutic communication technique: highlighting main points

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summarizing

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non-therapeutic comment: gives unrealistic expectations

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false reassurance

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non-therapeutic comment: limits pt internalization

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advice

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non-therapeutic comment: devalues pt emotions and needs

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discounting/belittling

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non-therapeutic comment: puts pt on defensive

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“why?”

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non-therapeutic comment: stereotyping

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cliche

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examples non-therapeutic comments

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  • false reassurance
  • advice
  • discounting/belittling
  • why?
  • cliche
  • changing topics
  • closed-ended questions
  • leading comments
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examples therapeutic communication

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  • active listening
  • paraphrasing
  • restating
  • reflecting
  • exploring/focusing
  • projective question
  • suggestion
  • clarification
  • confrontation
  • presenting reality
  • limit setting
  • positive reinforcement
  • summarizing
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yalom’s therapeutic group factors

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  • imparting information
  • instillation of hope
  • universality
  • altruism
  • corrective reenactment
  • development of social skills
  • imitative behaviors
  • existential/spiritual factors
  • catharsis
  • group cohesion
25
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occurs when the patient unconsciously and inappropriately displaces (transfers) onto the nurse feelings and behaviors related to significant figures in the patient’s past.

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transference

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occurs when the nurse unconsciously displaces feelings related to significant figures in the nurse’s past onto the patient

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countertransference

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goal of task group

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accomplish task (decision making, problem solving, etc)

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optimal number of people for group

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7-10

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goal of process group

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deal with emotional stress, explore group interactions, focus on thoughts, behaviors, feelings

30
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“rules” that describe the actions/behaviors that “should” be exhibited by group members

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norms

31
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phases of being in a group

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  • orientation
  • working
  • termination
32
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challenging behavior: pt who wants to take up all of time

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monopolizer

33
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challenging behavior: pt who wants sympathy from everyone/fix their problems

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complainer/victim

34
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challenging behavior: pt changes topic from important conversation

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distractor

35
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challenging behavior: pt always being discouraging

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demoralizer

36
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challenging behavior: pt not contributing to group

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silent member

37
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how to deal with monopolizer in group meeting

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  • remind them everyone has to contribute

- ask them to limit contributions

38
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how to deal with disruptive member in group meeting

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  • ask them how their body is physically feeling
  • ask for feedback from other group members
  • talk to pt privately and empathize
39
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how to deal with silent member in group meeting

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  • allow person to have extra time to gather thoughts

- have everyone respond to certain question/topic

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yalom’s therapeutic group factor: The leader shares optimism about the successes of group treatment, and members share their improvements.

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instillation of hope

41
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yalom’s therapeutic group factor: Members realize that they are not alone with their problems, feelings, or thoughts

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universality

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yalom’s therapeutic group factor: Participants receive formal teaching by the leader or advice from peers.

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imparting of information

43
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yalom’s therapeutic group factor: Members gain or profit from giving support to others, leading to improved self-esteem

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altruism

44
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yalom’s therapeutic group factor: Members may copy the behavior of the leader or peers and thus can adopt healthier habits

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imitative behavior

45
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yalom’s therapeutic group factor: A genuine expression of feelings that can be interpreted by both the patient and the group.

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catharsis