Send us a textDr. Beth Phoenix, the 2023 APNA Psych Nurse of the Year and APNA past president, shares her insights on psychotherapy in nursing practice, challenging traditional views and advocating for a more flexible, pragmatic approach that extends beyond the conventional "50-minute hour" model.• Group therapy empowers patients through connections with each other rather than solely through therapist interventions• The impact of universality—discovering you're not alone with your problems—is profoundly therapeutic in group settings• 69% of advanced practice nurses combine psychotherapy with medication management• Nursing leads in flexible application of psychotherapeutic techniques across various healthcare settings• Psychotherapy doesn't require a full 50-minute session—effective techniques can be integrated into briefer encounters• The "fixer" mentality from acute care nursing must transition to a facilitator role in psychiatric practice• Advanced practice psychiatric nurses should claim more ownership over their psychotherapy skills• Evidence-based psychotherapies have a strong track record and should remain integral to psychiatric nursing practiceSubscribe to Peplau's Ghost for more conversations exploring the intersection of nursing practice and psychotherapy.Let’s Connect Dr Dan Wesemann Email: [email protected] Website: https://nursing.uiowa.edu/academics/dnp-programs/psych-mental-health-nurse-practitioner LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-wesemann Dr Kate Melino Email: [email protected] Dr Sean Convoy Email: [email protected] Dr Melissa Chapman Email: [email protected]

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