Hildegard Pepln Case Study - 853 Words

Abstract There are a number of different approaches to being successful when caring for individuals with mental illness. Hildegard Peplau, Carl Rogers and B.F. Skinner are a few of the leading theorists in psychiatric nursing. The goal of this discussion is to gain a better understanding of each of these theorists’ perspectives and how each one has contributed to psychiatric nursing and caring for individuals with mental illness. After the discussion, one should have an understanding of the different perspectives and be able to implement each perspective when for the client with mental illness. Week 2 Topic 2 Case Study Before entering a Behavioral Health Center to care for individuals with mental illness, it would be wise†¦show more content†¦Example, â€Å"how can I help you feel as ease and safe?† If the client does not respond you can let him or her know that you will be there to talk and listen whenever he or she is ready. Hildegard Peplau. The nurse has multiple roles in Peplau’s nursing theory. The main roles include: stranger, surrogate, counselor, teacher, resource person and leader. As a stranger, one would introduce him or herself and explain why you’re there. As a teacher, one would implement the knowledge he or she has gained in caring for the individual. As a resource, the nurse would provide specific information needed by the patient that helps the patient understand a problem or situation. The nurses role as a counselor is to help the patient understand and incorporate the meaning of current life situations, as well as offer guidance and reassurance in order to make changes. As a surrogate, the nurse helps the patient clarify his or her dependence, interdependence, and independence, and acts as a supporter of the patient. As a leader, the nurse helps the patient take on full responsibility for meeting his or her goals. (http://www.nursetheory.com/psychiatric-nurse/). Carl Rodgers. Carl Rogers believed that every person can achieve their goals and desires in life. When and if that happened, self-actualization took place. This was one of Rogers’s most influential contributions to psychology. Rogers believed that humans have one basic motive and that was to fulfill one’s potential