Discussion: Biological
Basis and Ethical/Legal Considerations of Psychotherapy
Many studies have found
that psychotherapy is as effective as psychopharmacology in terms of
influencing changes in behaviors, symptoms of anxiety, and changes in mental
state. Changes influenced by psychopharmacology can be explained by the
biological basis of treatments. But how does psychotherapy achieve these
changes? Does psychotherapy share common neuronal pathways with
psychopharmacology?
Psychotherapy is used with
individuals as well as in groups or families. 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.
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For this
Discussion, you will consider whether psychotherapy also has a biological basis
and analyze the ways in which legal and ethical considerations differ in the
individual, family, and group therapy settings.
To
prepare:
Review this
week’s Learning Resources, reflecting on foundational concepts of
psychotherapy, biological and social impacts on psychotherapy, and legal
and ethical issues across the modalities (individual, family, and group).
Search the
Walden Library databases for scholarly, peer-reviewed articles that inform
and support your academic perspective on these topics.
Post an
explanation of whether psychotherapy has a biological basis. Explain how
culture, religion, and socioeconomics might influence one’s perspective on the
value of psychotherapy treatments. Describe how legal and ethical
considerations for group and family therapy differ from those for individual
therapy, and explain how these differences might impact your therapeutic
approaches for clients in group, individual, and family therapy. Support your
rationale with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources and explain
why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of
your sources.
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