Discussion Post: Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision is an essential component of your development as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. It provides an opportunity for professional collaboration as you share experiences with and gain insights from colleagues. For this clinical supervision Discussion, consider a client family whom you do not think is adequately progressing according to expected clinical outcomes.
Learning Objectives
a) Assess client families presenting for psychotherapy
b) Evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches for client families receiving psychotherapy
c) Apply narrative family therapy concepts to client families with impaired family functioning
To prepare:
a) Review this media and consider the insights provided on family therapy.
b) Reflect on the client families you are currently counseling at your practicum site.
Task:
a) Describe a client family you are counseling that you do not think is adequately progressing according to expected clinical outcomes. Note: Do not use the client family members' actual names.
b) Explain your therapeutic approach with the client family, including the perceived effectiveness of your approach.
c) Identify any additional information about this client family that may potentially impact expected outcomes.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.