NRNP 6650DQ Ethical Considerations for Group and Family Therapy
NRNP 6650DQ Ethical Considerations for Group and Family Therapy
Considering the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), the idea of
discussing confidential information with a patient in front of an audience is probably quite
foreign to you. However, in group and family therapy, this is precisely what the psychiatric
mental health nurse practitioner does. In your role, learning how to provide this type of
therapy within the limits of confidentiality is essential. For this Discussion, consider how
limited confidentiality and other legal and ethical considerations might impact therapeutic
approaches for clients in group and family therapy.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Compare legal and ethical considerations for group and family therapy to legal and
ethical considerations for individual therapy
Analyze the impact of legal and ethical considerations on therapeutic approaches
for clients in group and family therapy
Recommend strategies to address legal and ethical considerations for group and
family therapy
To prepare:
Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide on
group and family therapy.
View the media, Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Professions, Volume I,
and reflect on legal and ethical considerations for group and family therapy and
individual therapy.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be
able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the Post to
Discussion Question link and then select Create Thread to complete your initial post.
Remember, once you click submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot
post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking Submit!
By Day 3
Post an explanation of how legal and ethical considerations for group and family therapy
differ from those for individual therapy. Then, explain how these differences might impact
your therapeutic approaches for clients in group and family therapy. Support your
rationale with evidence-based literature.
By Day 6
Respond to at least two of your colleagues by suggesting strategies to address the legal and
ethical considerations your colleagues discussed. Support your responses with evidence-
based literature.
Submission and Grading Information
Grading Criteria
To access your rubric:
Week 1 Discussion Rubric
Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6
To participate in this Discussion:
Week 1 Discussion
Making Connections
Now that you have:
Explored legal and ethical considerations for group and family therapy
Next week, you will:
Explore family assessment and therapy as you assess client families presenting for
psychotherapy
Practicum – Upcoming Deadline
In the Nurse Practitioner programs of study (FNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP, and PMHNP) you
are required to take several practicum courses. If you plan on taking a practicum course
within the next two terms, you will need to submit your application via Meditrek .
For information on the practicum application process and deadlines, please visit the Field
Experience: College of Nursing: Application Process – Graduate web page.
Please take the time to review the Appropriate Preceptors and Field Sites for your courses.
Please take the time to review the practicum manuals, FAQs, Webinars and any required
forms on the Field Experience: College of Nursing: Student Resources and Manuals web
page.
Field Experience: College of Nursing Quick Answers
Field Experience: MSN Nurse Practitioner Practicum Manual
Student Practicum Resources: NP Student Orientation
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