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1
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What are the characteristics of a social relationship?

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equal responsibility
equal needs btwn parties
may not have a goal
entered spontaneously
accompanied by feelings of likeness
can last a lifetime or end abruptly
self-disclosure is expected
2
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What is a therapeutic relationship?

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a therapeutic relationship is a professional alliance in which the nurse and patient join together for a defined period of time to achieve health-related treatment goals

3
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What are the characteristics of a therapeutic relationship?

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patient centered
goal directed
boundaries
objective vs subjective
time-limited
4
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what is the purpose of a therapeutic relationship?

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allows patients to:
Freely discuss their needs
Gain insight
Learn and practice new skills
Effect life changes
Heal physically, mentally, and emotionally
Promote growth
5
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what is the role of the nurse in therapeutic relationships?

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Self-awareness
Set professional boundaries
Level of involvement
Therapeutic use of self
Empathy
Self-disclosure
Empowerments
6
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What does self-awareness mean in the role of the nurse?

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being aware of own values so that you don’t let them seep in and cast judgement

7
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What are the 4 phases of the therapeutic relationship?

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PRE-INTERACTION PHASE
ORIENTATION PHASE
WORKING PHASE
TERMINATION PHASE

8
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What is the pre-interaction phase of the therapeutic relationship?

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occurs before nurse and patient meet

involves:
Nurse gathering data
Setting psychological and physical stage
Self-awareness
Choosing timing and setting
9
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What is the orientation phase of the therapeutic relationship?

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occurs when the nurse and patient first meet

clarifies purpose
assess needs
observation
communication strategies
define goals
10
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What is the working phase of the therapeutic relationship?

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begins when patient engages in care plan

define the problem
timing/pacing
developing realistic goals
plan alternative solutions
implement the plan
challenge resistant behaviours
11
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What is the termination phase of the therapeutic relationship?

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when the relationship comes to a close

Goals are met and care is transferred
Preparation for this phase begins in orientation phase
Acknowledge the termination
Assess emotions and understanding
Review/summarize
Referral if necessary
12
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What is a bridge and what is a barrier in the therapeutic relationship?

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bridge: enhances the communication
barriers: blocks/hinders the communication

13
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What are some bridges?

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respect
caring
empowerment of patient
trust
empathy
mutuality
ethics
14
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What are some barriers?

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anxiety
stereotyping/bias
over-involvement
disengagement
violation of space
culture/language
fear
15
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What are some signs that boundaries are being violated?

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gift giving, friendships, romance, joking, favoritism

spending time at home worrying/thinking about patient

blaming yourself for non-improvement of patient

16
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Describe the acceptable boundaries.

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should be professional

little disclosure from nurse

it is not a friendship