THERAPEUTIC IMPASS AND ITS MANAGEMENT.pptx

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1. THERAPEUTIC IMPASS AND ITS MANAGEMENT

2. INTRODUCTION Therapeutic impasses in mental health nursing refers to situations in the therapist-patient relationship where progress stalls due to resistance and other factors These impasses can manifest as a lack of a progress in therapy, increased conflict between therapist and patient.

3. DEFINITION Therapeutic impasse is a block in the progress of a therapeutic relationship,such as between the patient and therapist or nurse, that prevents further healing or development

4. TYPES OF THERAPEUTIC IMPASSE Resistance Transference Counter transference Boundary violation Secondary gains

5. INTERVENTIONS TO OVERCOME THERAPEUTIC IMPASSE Acknowledge the impasse Explore new approaches Increase self awareness Open communication Limit setting

6. CONCLUSION Too often we underestimate the power of a touch,a smile,a kind word,a listening ear,an honest accomplishment,or a smallest act of caring,all of which have the potential to turn a life around