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Supplies Needed: Notebooks with positive affirmations on front page, pencils, crayons
Post Group Write up:
Number of Participants in Attendance: Total of ten participants that included; seven patients, two
group leaders (Christine and Anthony Paguyo), one nursing student.
Outcome: Having a plan and being flexible was beneficial in completing this activity.
Participation and self- disclosure also aided in providing a therapeutic environment that allowed
the patients to feel comfortable to share openly. Starting off the activity with a positive
reflection lightened the mood, and allowed us to progress to more open discussion pertaining to
their goals and how they plan to achieve them. The stretching and breathing exercise was a great
technique to use to educate the group on relaxation strategies, which also provided a humorous
outlet and elevated the mood to a positive atmosphere. Providing positive reinforcement for
attending the community group verbally and giving them the journal to keep also aided in a
positive outcome and encouraged them to continue to use the journal daily.
Suggestions for Improvement: A suggestion for improvement would be to get more patients to
participate. Also, incorporating more questions and having a longer session would be beneficial.
As a nurse engaged in patient education what was learned? We learned that it is important to be
flexible and utilize therapeutic communication techniques at all times when dealing with
patients. Helping the client utilize journal therapy to express feelings and thoughts more freely
can aide in reducing stress. Educating our patients and teaching coping skills, positive thinking,
stress relief and relaxation strategies is beneficial in the patients recovery and wellness.
Establishing a professional relationship and good rapport with the patient makes them more
receptive to education and open to communication