Making a difference through acceptance
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Mental health workers discuss the therapy techniques they used to deal with a family in crisis. Techniques based on homeostasis and paradox therapy are explained. Homeostasis is when a family in in turmoil and a therapist tries to restore some balance into the situation. Paradoxical therapy is when a therapist gets directly involved in a situation but allows the patient to decide on what steps to take. A case study is discussed in detail.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1997
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What is the International Council of Nurses?
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Membership of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) comprises one nursing organisation from each of 118 member countries. The ICN came into being in 1899, and London, UK, will be the venue for the centennial conference. The organisation is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The ICN aims to develop nursing education and leadership, to disseminate information on good practice in nursing, and to be a forum for debate.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1999
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