Clinical Interview: Intake, Assessment, and Therapeutic Alliance

Clinical Interview: Intake, Assessment, and Therapeutic Alliance
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Clinical Interview: Intake, Assessment, and Therapeutic Alliance
Need theory of Nursing
Nurse Virginia Henderson developed the theory, and it is also known as the theory of modern nursing. In this theory, Henderson expounds the relevance of granting patients their independence when hospitalized. In her opinion, that marks the difference between medicine and nursing; she reveals that the practice would allow patients to recover quickly. Notably, this would happen in four aspects; physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social needs (Marudha, 2017). I chose this theory because many patients often feel neglected when nurses practice the theory. Due to this fact, it is necessary to inform both the nurses and patients that a measured level of independence is crucial. Consequently, nurses and those in the making shall learn how to develop therapeutic plans, which they will use to support patients regain the strength to care for themselves without any external assistance.
Psychoanalytical theory of counseling
The theory, also known as the historical perspective, was developed by Freud Sigmund. He specified the aspect of unconsciousness that persuades people to do certain things (Kabir, 2017). Notably, a free association of patients with their counselors is one concept that Freud emphasizes in his theory. He also illuminates the areas of dream analysis and transference. In these spheres, therapists and counselors should explore the dreams of their clients to discover any untold information that may be important. With the help of the transference part, Freud encourages counselors to step in the shoes ...