THERAPEUTIC USE OF SELF

What is the main tool of the nurse in the practice of psychiatric nursing?

• The therapeutic use of self serves as the nurses' main tool.

What is the core concept of the THERAPEUTIC USE OF SELF?

• It is the positive use of one's self in the process of therapy.
• It requires self-awareness.

What is the basis of the therapeutic use of self?

JOHARlS WINDOW

What are the different METHODS USED TO INCREASE SELF-AWARENESS?

1. Introspection
2. Discussion
3. Enlarging one's experience
4. Role play