This course explores the foundational philosophies of the practice and utilization of psychotherapy. Focus is on the incorporation of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic techniques by the psychiatric nurse practitioner for children, adults, and families within individual and family sessions as well as group therapy settings. Modalities of practice that can be incorporated into routine and specialized patient contact time to improve patient psychological wellbeing and psychiatric stability.
Prerequisites: NURS 541, 541A, 542, 542A
Corequisites: NURS 543, 543A