PMH 800 - Individual, Group and Family Therapy

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)

This course addresses advanced practice psychiatric mental health processes and strategies. Foci of the course are the study of human life processes and the varying patterns that develop in the physical, behavioral, mental, emotional, cultural and spiritual aspects of persons, families, groups and communities across the lifespan. Philosophical, historical and theoretical contributions to the understanding of individual growth and development within family and communities are emphasized. Examination of inherited and acquired vulnerability to mental health problems and illnesses is emphasized. There is a delineation of interventions and techniques based on the psychiatric assessment and specific selected theoretical perspectives. Health promotion, disease prevention and expansion of the consultation role in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing is examined. Reflective practice theories are introduced.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: NSG 837 NSG 930 or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Co-requisites: PMH 801 or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal