King's conceptual model and individual psychotherapy

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Psychotherapy

Background:

• Goal setting is crucial in psychotherapy.
• Imogene King's conceptual model of goal attainment is widely recognized.
• The nursing literature lacks application of King's model in psychotherapy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the application of Imogene King's conceptual model in individual psychotherapy.
• To provide a framework for nurse therapists using King's model.
• To illustrate the model's clinical utility.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing Imogene King's conceptual model.
• Focusing on concepts of transactions, interactions, and communication.
• Employing clinical illustration for demonstration.

Main Results:

• King's model provides a framework for nurse therapists.
• Transactions, interactions, and communication are key elements.
• The model is effectively applicable in clinical practice.

Conclusions:

• Imogene King's conceptual model offers a valuable framework for conducting individual psychotherapy.
• Nurse therapists can effectively utilize this nursing model in practice.
• The model enhances therapeutic processes through its core concepts.