NUR5008 Contemporary psychotherapies for nurses

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Use a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches and techniques that demonstrate skills and knowledge required for effective mental health nursing interaction.

2. 2

   Plan interventions and establish goals to meet the needs of clients within identified psychotherapeutic frameworks;

3. 3

   Critically analyse a variety of contemporary psychotherapies;

4. 4

   Develop a greater awareness of self and the ways in which personal attributes affect interaction with clients and others;

5. 5

   Practice relevant psychotherapeutic skills with a variety of clients displaying psychological disorders

6. 6

   Discuss a range of contemporary issues regarding psychotherapies and their techniques;

7. 7

   Critically appraise the evidence available regarding the efficacy of relevant psychotherapies with a variety of different client groups;

8. 8

   Optimise the opportunity as health professionals to enhance their clinical skills when working with consumers and carers;

9. 9

   Develop an understanding of cultural psychosocial aspects, which may influence the use of psychotherapies within the health professionals' roles.