NUR (0302) 698 - PMH NP: Families Adolescents Children Mental Health Treatment Didactic

Credits: 2.00

Students analyze, compare and contrast brief models for therapy with adult and geriatric psychiatric clients. Each models principles, structure and strategies are explored. Case studies are utilized to develop plans of treatment including pharmacotherapy for clients with specific disorder.

Prerequisite 1: NUR 652, NUR 681, NUR 615
Course Learning Goals: At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1.   Analyze diversity in family units and the influence of culture on the health or dysfunction of a family.
2.   Analyze risk factors that interfere with optimum family functioning such as physical illnesses, or a family crisis
3.   Compare and contrast family therapy and family based approaches for treatment.
4.   Compare and contrast models for treatment for families, adolescents and children on structure, principles, techniques and research evidence on effectiveness/outcomes.
5.   Analyze the effects of illness on family functioning
6.   Analyze supportive treatment and psychoeducation as models for family intervention.