Therapeutic Communication Key Points
by Cathy Parkes November 25, 2020 Updated: December 29, 2021

Key points about Therapeutic Communication:
- Avoid asking "Why...?"
- Ask OPEN ended questions. Ex: "Tell me more...."
- Do not offer your opinion, give false reassurance, or change the subject.
Check out our full article on therapeutic communication in the psychiatric mental health setting.
Related Posts

Canes: Patient Teaching
Educate patients that canes should be held on the strong side with the handle at the level of the wrist.
Read More
Bethanechol
Bethanechol, used to treat non-obstructive urinary retention, stimulates cholinergic receptors
Read More
Sundowning
Sundowning is a common finding in Alzheimer's Disease, which is increased confusion or agitation in the evening.
Read MoreSHOP
Videos by Subject
Subscribe
Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more …