NUR5214 Advanced therapeutic interaction in nursing

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

1. 1

   Critically analyse a variety of approaches to psychological interventions;

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Demonstrate acquisition of communication skills required for effective psychotherapeutic interaction;

4. 4

   Plan interventions and establish goals to meet the needs of the client;

5. 5

   Practice the relevant skills for effective counselling in a variety of clinical settings;

6. 6

   Discuss a range of contemporary issues in psychological interventions;

7. 7

   Critically appraise the evidence available regarding the efficacy of the approaches to psychological interventions;

8. 8

   Develop an understanding of cultural psychosocial aspects which influence the development of a therapeutic relationship and counselling role.