Solution Focused Therapy: An Alternative Approach to Addictions Nursing |
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Authors: | Madeleine C. Chandler MSN RN CARN Walter H. Mason MSN RN CS CSAC |
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Affiliation: | Abuse Coordinator, Addictions Treatment Services, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, VA |
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Abstract: | topic : The application of solution-focused therapy as an alternative approach to addictions nursing. purpose : To acquaint nurses with solution-focused therapy as a treatment modality that uses specific techniques to focus on clients'strengths and resources, rather than on pathology. source : Traditional method of addictions treatment as a way of confronting a client's denial are contrasted with solution-focused therapy approaches, which provides a positive framework that uses clients'competencies to create necessary solutions. conclusions : Solution-focused therapy represents a caring and humanistic approach to the practice of addictions nursing. |
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Keywords: | Solutions client empowerment strengths problem solving |
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