Discussion: Does Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis

Many studies have found that psychotherapy is as effective as psychopharmacology in terms of influencing changes in behaviors, symptoms of anxiety, and changes in mental state. Changes influenced by psychopharmacology can be explained by the biological basis of treatments. But how does psychotherapy achieve these changes? Does psychotherapy share common neuronal pathways with psychopharmacology? For this Discussion, consider whether psychotherapy also has a biological basis. Discussion: Does Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis

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Post an explanation of whether psychotherapy has a biological basis.

Explain how culture, religion, and socioeconomics might influence one’s perspective of the value of psychotherapy treatments.

Support your rationale with evidence-based literature.

RequiredReadings.docx

Required Readings

American Nurses Association. (2014). Psychiatric-mental health nursing: Scope and standards of practice (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

· Standard 1 “Assessment” (pages 44 & 45)

Note: Throughout the program you will be reading excerpts from the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. It is essential to your success on the ANCC board certification exam for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners that you know the scope of practice of the advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse. You should also be able to differentiate between the generalist RN role in psychiatric/mental health nursing and the advanced practice nurse role.

Wheeler, K. (Eds.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

· Chapter 1, “The Nurse Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice” (pp. 3–52)

Fournier, J. C., & Price, R. B. (2014). Psychotherapy and neuroimaging. Psychotherapy: New Evidence and New Approaches, 12(3), 290–298. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4207360/

Holttum, S. (2014). When bad things happen our brains change but psychotherapy and support can help the recovery of our brains and our lives. Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 18(2), 52–58. doi:10.1108/MHSI-02-2014-0006

Petiprin, A. (2016). Psychiatric and mental health nursing. Nursing Theory. Retrieved from http://www.nursing-theory.org/theories-and-models/psychiatric-and-mental-health-nursing.php

Fisher, M. A. (2016). Introduction. In Confidentiality limits in psychotherapy: Ethics checklists for mental health professionals (pp. 3–12). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. doi:10.1037/14860-001

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Document: Midterm Exam Study Guide (Word document)

Document: Final Exam Study Guide (Word document)

Document: NP Student Clinical Orientation (PowerPoint file)

Document: Practicum Manual (PDF). Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=7356923

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2016). Introduction to psychotherapy with individuals [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 minutes.
MEDIA.mp4

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Main Posting: Response to the discussion question is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.

Points Range: 44 (44%) – 44 (44%)

Thoroughly responds to the discussion question(s) is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. supported by at least 3 current, credible sources

Points Range: 40 (40%) – 43 (43%)

Responds to the discussion question(s) is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth supported by at least 3 credible references

Points Range: 35 (35%) – 39 (39%)

Responds to most of the discussion question(s) is somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. 50% of post has exceptional depth and breadth supported by at least 3 credible references

Points Range: 31 (31%) – 34 (34%)

Responds to some of the discussion question(s) one to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. post is cited with fewer than 2 credible references

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 30 (30%)

Does not respond to the discussion question(s) lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. contains only 1 or no credible references

Main Posting: Writing

Points Range: 6 (6%) – 6 (6%)

Written clearly and concisely Contains no grammatical or spelling errors Fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

Points Range: 5.5 (5.5%) – 5.5 (5.5%)

Written clearly and concisely May contain one or no grammatical or spelling error Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Written concisely May contain one to two grammatical or spelling error Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style

Points Range: 4.5 (4.5%) – 4.5 (4.5%)

Written somewhat concisely May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors Contains some APA formatting errors

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 4 (4%)

Not written clearly or concisely Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style

Main Posting: Timely and full participation

Points Range: 10 (10%) – 10 (10%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation posts main discussion by due date

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

First Response: Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.

Points Range: 9 (9%) – 9 (9%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings responds to questions posed by faculty the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives

Points Range: 8.5 (8.5%) – 8.5 (8.5%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

Points Range: 7.5 (7.5%) – 8 (8%)

Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting

Points Range: 6.5 (6.5%) – 7 (7%)

Response is on topic, may have some depth

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)

Response may not be on topic, lacks depth

First Response: Writing

Points Range: 6 (6%) – 6 (6%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

Points Range: 5.5 (5.5%) – 5.5 (5.5%)

Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues Response to faculty questions are answered if posed Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English

Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources Response is written in Standard Edited English

Points Range: 4.5 (4.5%) – 4.5 (4.5%)

Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed Few or no credible sources are cited

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 4 (4%)

Responses posted in the discussion lack effective Response to faculty questions are missing No credible sources are cited

First Response: Timely and full participation

Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation posts by due date

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

Second Response: Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.

Points Range: 9 (9%) – 9 (9%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings * responds to questions posed by faculty the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives

Points Range: 8.5 (8.5%) – 8.5 (8.5%)

Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings

Points Range: 7.5 (7.5%) – 8 (8%)

Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting

Points Range: 6.5 (6.5%) – 7 (7%)

Response is on topic, may have some depth

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)

Response may not be on topic, lacks depth

Second Response: Writing

Points Range: 6 (6%) – 6 (6%)

Points Range: 5.5 (5.5%) – 5.5 (5.5%)

Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Points Range: 4.5 (4.5%) – 4.5 (4.5%)

Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed Few or no credible sources are cited

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 4 (4%)

Responses posted in the discussion lack effective Response to faculty questions are missing No credible sources are cited

Second Response: Timely and full participation

Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Meets requirements for timely and full participation Posts by due date

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)

Does not meet requirement for full participation

Total Points: 100

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