Ryerson University Mental Health Activity
Mental Health: Therapeutic Communication and Mental Health Assessment
Access Activity: https://de.ryerson.ca/games/nursing/hospital/area.html#2
1) Click on the “Read” link
Review & Complete Module 1:
-Introduction
-Learning Outcomes
-Topics
-Readings and Videos:
-Review Required Reading:
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. (2002, revised 2006). Nursing Best Practice Guidelines, Establishing Therapeutic Relationships(Opens PDF document), (pp. 17- 35).
-Watch Therapeutic Relationships in Nursing: The Profession’s Perspective video
Therapeutic Relationships in Nursing: The Profession’s Perspective [5:10].
-Strategies to Support Therapeutic Communication
-Knowledge Required for Establishing a Therapeutic Relationship
-Essential Capacities for Establishing Therapeutic Relationships
-Three Phases of the Therapeutic Relationship
-Significance of Professional Boundaries:
Self-Assessment
Summary
Reflection Questions (email response to clinical instructor)
Why does a nurse need to be familiar with the boundaries of her/his professional role?
How would you respond when a client’s family asks you to share personal information about the client?
A nurse needs to be aware of “difficulties” in establishing a therapeutic relationship and be able to take corrective action. What resources can assist with this process?
2) Click on the “Play Game” link
Complete Skills Practice: A Home Visit Simulation Game
What to submit?
Completion Certificate & Responses to Reflection Questions
