Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse, 3rd Edition

Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse, 3rd Edition

This gold-standard compendium serves as a definitive how-to guide for advanced practice psychiatric nurses and students, demonstrating the application of evidence-based psychotherapies for diverse clinical problems. The third edition introduces a revised practice framework grounded in neurophysiology and attachment theory to support holistic patient care.

The text integrates assessment, development, and neuroscience within a relationship-based model, providing clear strategies from initial patient contact through the termination of therapy. It serves as an essential resource for those with prescriptive authority who seek to reunite psychotherapy and psychopharmacotherapy.

Inside this book, you'll find:

• A revised practice framework informed by attachment theory and neurophysiology.

• New content on the Trauma Resiliency Model and integrative medicine approaches.

• Specialized chapters focusing on psychotherapeutic techniques for children and adolescents.

• Practical guidelines and forms to support real-world clinical treatment decisions.

• Comprehensive case studies that connect theoretical concepts to nursing practice.

• Patient-management strategies including trauma-informed medication management.

Perfect for PMHNP students, advanced practice nurses, and healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their clinical psychotherapy skills through an evidence-based lens.

Product Details

• Author: Kathleen Wheeler PhD PMHNP-BC APRN FAAN

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

• Edition: Third Edition

• Format: Paperback

• Publication Date: September 1, 2020

• Language: English

• Pages: 896

• Dimensions: 6.9 x 2 x 9.8 inches

• Item Weight: 3 pounds

• ISBN-10: 082619379X

• ISBN-13: 978-0826193797