I know that ACT, too, TerpGal02. My own MI guru work with an ACT team. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is different, although it does play well with MI. Here is a link to the synopsis. ACT | Association for Contextual Behavioral Science It differs ...
I work in community mental health for New York State. We are undergoing a lot of changes and restructuring right now, and our clinic has been riding out the process pretty well. Part of that seems to be that we are willing to try new things to help f...
I work for New York State in communi mental health and I provide primary psychotherapy and substance abuse counseling. I have a BS in counseling studies and an MA in H&W focusing on coaching behavioral change. I use Acceptance and Commitment Ther...
darrell replied to mandaaRN's topic in Medications
It is one line in the progress note. And it is her right to to take her pills however she chooses. If you had interfered, you would have something to agonize over...:).
darrell replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Hunt
Thanks for the chuckle, Sue, although I also empathize with your heartache (headache)! I am reminded of one snafu in which I showed up an hour late for an interview. We never did find out whether it was my mistake or HR's, but I got a second shot a...
I hear you, Ctmed. It can be frustrating. No captives, though: ths is about engaging with the clients, not dictating to them. Still, I agree the culture does not always support coaching. Only we can change that...
I would love to hear from interested nurses... ...Dismayed, the patient looks up from her dinner, the first in her newly ordered diabetic diet. She glances down again, then asks in a moaning voice how anyone could be expected to eat like this for the...
There are many special interest groups (SIGs) within the*Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)*Community, but not one for nurses. I am trying to see just how much interest there is in setting up a SIG for nurses interested in ACT and behavioral cha...
You will do fine. Be skilled, be genuine, be human. Do not fall into the trap of trying to be something you are not in order to compensate for what you are. Earn respect because you care, you are competent and you behave skillfully. D
darrell replied to mrbojangles255's topic in Male Students
Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY has an outstanding Nursing school. I personally respected all the instructors during my time there, although YMMV. D
In at 50 and doing great in psych. Some issues with schedules at home, but working on that! Keep up with the continuous improvement and have a comprehensive self-care plan! I have a daily workout with Yoga and a meditation regime.
darrell replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing
I started in my later 40's. At 52, I am in psych and loving it - and still in school to advance my professional education. I do take care of myself - fitness, Yoga, meditation, rest, diet - but your age is not a factor in my eyes. Regarding whether y...