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Exploring the therapeutic relationship in nursing theory and practice

Last Reviewed: 04/10/2022

Who is this resource for?

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

Why you should read this article

to learn more about the therapeutic relationship and its central role in mental health nursing practice

to find out how nurses can use themselves as an instrument of care in the therapeutic relationship

to count towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD, or you may wish to write a reflective account (UK readers)

to contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers).

Authors

Karen Margaret Wright

Professor of nursing - Faculty of Health and Care, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, England

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