Communication skills for mental health nurses/nursing

This new mental health nursing text is a practical introduction to communication skills. The book covers core areas of the therapeutic relationship including: reflecting on self, the value of small talk, being supportive, asking questions, giving information, building confidence and resolving conflict. The book also covers solution focused interventions and motivational interviewing in mental health practice. Full of clinical case studies, examples and points forreflection, the book will support readers to try out techniques and hone their communication skills in practice. INDICE: Introduction to communication for mental health nursing The value of evidence based communication Reflecting on self and communication The therapeutic value of small talk Being supportive in mental health practice Asking questions in mental health practice Providing information in mental health practice Confidence building - Speaking to service users, carers, MDT resolving conflict Solution focussed interventions in mental health practice Motivational interviewing in mental health practice

• ISBN: 978-0-335-23870-5
• Editorial: Open University
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 224
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés