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Therapeutic listening: developing the concept.

B J Kemper1

  • 1Oaklawn Psychiatric Hospital, Goshen, IN.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|July 1, 1992
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Therapeutic listening is a crucial nursing skill, especially in psychiatric care. It involves using all senses to understand a client

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Therapeutic Communication

Background:

  • Therapeutic listening is identified as a fundamental skill for effective nursing practice.
  • It is recognized as the most potent therapeutic technique available in healthcare settings.

Observation:

  • Therapeutic listening is an interpersonal confirmation process.
  • It engages all sensory modalities for comprehensive client assessment.
  • Empathic attention to verbal and nonverbal cues is central.

Findings:

  • The process facilitates deeper understanding, synthesis, and interpretation of client situations.
  • Key components include maintaining eye contact, attending posture, and appropriate proximity.
  • Effective responses involve facial expressions, touch, gestures, verbal encouragers, and relevant questioning.

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Implications:

  • Mastery of therapeutic listening enhances nurse-client relationships.
  • This technique is vital for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in psychiatric care.
  • The comprehensive approach supports holistic client care and improved outcomes.