therapeutic communication and groups (halter ch 8, 9, 34) Flashcards
transmission of
feelings, attitudes, ideas, and
behaviors using a set of mutually
understood rules
communication
5 responsive dimensions
- genuineness
- respect
- empathy
- concreteness
- immediacy
4 phases of relationship
- pre-interaction
- introductory/orientation
- working phase
- termination
therapeutic communication technique: focusing on what pt is saying
active listening
therapeutic communication technique: using different words for same meaning
paraphrasing
therapeutic communication technique: using same words
restating
therapeutic communication technique: conveys back pts thoughts or feelings
reflecting
therapeutic communication technique: narrow conversation to important topics
exploring/focusing
therapeutic communication technique: helps pt think hopefully
projective question
therapeutic communication technique: provides options (not advice)
suggestion
therapeutic communication technique: verifying meaning is understood
clarification
therapeutic communication technique: pointing out discrepancies in pts behavior
confronting
therapeutic communication technique: reorienting pt to here and now
presenting reality
therapeutic communication technique: explaining expectations and consequences
limit setting
therapeutic communication technique: comments that will increase likelihood of pt behaving positively
positive reinforcement
therapeutic communication technique: highlighting main points
summarizing
non-therapeutic comment: gives unrealistic expectations
false reassurance
non-therapeutic comment: limits pt internalization
advice