The leading, award-winning textbook for advanced practice psychiatric nurses and students, this gold-standard “how-to” compendium shows when and how to use evidence-based psychotherapies for specific clinical problems. The expanded third edition features a revised practice framework grounded in attachment theory and neurophysiology, integrates assessment, development, and neuroscience within a relationship-based model, and provides patient-management strategies from first contact through termination. Robust instructor resources are available.

CourseConnect is an interactive learning platform that provides focused lessons, practice quizzes, case studies, and progress tracking so you always know what to review next. Print copies include a CourseConnect access code.

What’s New in the Third Edition

Revised practice framework informed by attachment theory and neurophysiology
New chapters: Trauma Resiliency Model Therapy; Psychotherapeutics: Re-uniting Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacotherapy; Trauma-Informed Medication Management; Integrative Medicine and Psychotherapy; Psychotherapeutic Approaches with Children and Adolescents

Why Students Love This Text

A practical “how-to” across major evidence-based psychotherapies
Techniques tailored for nurse psychotherapists and those with prescriptive authority
Guidelines, forms, and case studies that support real treatment decisions
Clear structure that connects assessment, neuroscience, and relationship-based care

Why Instructors Love This Text

Expanded instructor resources, including chapter PowerPoints, cases, and learning activities

Get it with CourseConnect: the Smarter Way to Succeed.

Included with your print purchase. CourseConnect is an interactive learning platform that helps you learn faster, study smarter, retain more, and feel confident on exam day. Go beyond the book with tools that help you learn, apply, and assess your progress anywhere, anytime.

Bite-sized interactive lessons for focused, efficient study
Applied scenarios that connect concepts to practice
Quizzes and flashcards with instant feedback
Personal dashboard to track strengths, gaps, and progress
Study tools, including notes, bookmarks, and search
Course Coach—Expert-powered AI tutor ready to provide trusted explanations and study support

Print books include a CourseConnect access code inside the front cover.Continuous Online Access is for the life of the product edition, plus one year.

Contents

Contributors and Reviewers

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1. The Nurse Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice

Chapter 2. The Neurophysiology of Trauma and Psychotherapy

Chapter 3. Assessment and Diagnosis

Chapter 4. The Initial Contact and Maintaining the Frame

Chapter 5. Supportive and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Chapter 6. Humanistic–Existential and Solution-Focused Approaches to Psychotherapy

Chapter 7. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy

Chapter 8. Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Chapter 9. Motivational Interviewing

Chapter 10. Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Chapter 11. Trauma Resiliency Model Therapy

Chapter 12. Group Therapy

Chapter 13. Family Therapy

Chapter 14. Psychotherapeutics: Re-uniting Psychotherapy and Pharmacotherapy

Chapter 15. Trauma-Informed Medication Management

Chapter 16. Integrative Medicine and Psychotherapy

Chapter 17. Stabilization for Trauma and Dissociation

Chapter 18. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex Trauma

Chapter 19. Psychotherapeutic Approaches for Addictions and Related Disorders

Chapter 20. Psychotherapy with Children

Chapter 21. Psychotherapeutic Approaches with Children and Adolescents

Chapter 22. Psychotherapy with Older Adults

Chapter 23. Reimbursement and Documentation

Chapter 24. Termination and Outcome Evaluation

Authors

Kathleen Wheeler, PhD, PMHNP-BC, APRN, FAAN, is a professor emerita at Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies in Fairfield, Connecticut where she developed one of the first PMHNP programs in the United States in 1994. Dr. Wheeler has been a leader in projects that are highly significant for advanced practice psychiatric nursing. These include cochair of the National Panel that developed the first PMHNP Competencies and the first chair of National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties’ (NONPF) PMHNP special interest group. Her book, Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse: A How-To Guide for Evidence-Based Practice, has been awarded two AJN Book of the Year Awards.

Instructors

Springer Publishing Connect: Your new educator hub!

As of July, 2020 all educator resources have migrated to Springer Publishing CONNECT. Here, you will find a seamless experience that includes your books and their included resources all in one place, with one log in!

What actions do you need to take?

If you previously received access to educator resources on this website, you may have already received an email granting you Springer Publishing CONNECT access to our title you have adopted
If not, we're here to help! Email customer service at cs@springerpub.com and we'll set up your access on Springer Publishing CONNECT. Be sure to include the book title, edition number, ISBN, and "Instructor Resources‚" in the subject line. (Please allow 2-3 business days for this to be completed)
If this is a new request, click "Request Exam Copy" above and follow the instructions for access.

Product Details