Which principle best accounts for the PMHNPs interactions with the patient?
The PMHNP is working with a 56-year-old man who is being seen because of his anxiety and depression. During the therapy sessions, the PMHNP assists the patient in discussing his experiences and expanding on his thoughts and feelings. He tells the PMHNP stories about how he used to be teased by his coworkers at the office for becoming too anxious in large conference rooms. The PMHNP listens to the patient and helps focus on his strengths to promote self-understanding. Which principle best accounts for the PMHNP’s interactions with the patient?
| A. | Therapeutic communication | |
| B. | Maintaining the frame | |
| C. | Working with resistance | |
| D. | None of the above |