MHN2351: Communication and Therapeutic Relationships

Welcome to the Communication and Therapeutic Relationship Course

The aim of this course is to prepare mental nurses to be able to communicate therapeutically and lead different therapeutic groups for facilitating mental health recovery towards people with mental disorders.

This module will equip students with knowledge and skills to develop a therapeutic relationship with clients with mental health problems and the use of self as the therapeutic tool in their nursing roles. Effective communication techniques and skills will be discussed, as well as the non therapeutic communication that can hinder delivery of care. The concept of stress and burnout among mental health nurses and its management will be explored. The module will also equip students with skills to utilize a group as a therapeutic resource in mental health care.