Therapeutic nurse-patient relationship in mental health and substance abuse nursingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You enhance your competence in cooperative therapeutic relationships.
You develop your cognitive capabilities and skills in mental health care, psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation.
You are able to guide clients in matters relating to mental health, substance abuse and the service system.

Content

What factors affect and promote cooperative relationships?
What are the methods and ways of working in cooperative relationships?
What are the tools of working: resource and solution-focused approach, methods for early intervention and initiating discussions?
What are the key psychotherapies and the discretionary rehabilitative psychotherapy provided by Kela (Social Insurance Institution of Finland)?
How do you carry out conscious self-reflection of your own methods and actions?

Evaluation

Students can:
• search the latest information using different databases and online sources.
• expertly use their know-how when working with mental health and substance abuse clients and participate in multiprofessional cooperation.