How is Cognitive Restructuring Implemented in Nursing?
Implementation involves several steps:
1. Identifying Negative Thoughts: Nurses help patients recognize and articulate their negative thoughts. This can be achieved through open-ended questions and active listening.
2. Challenging Negative Thoughts: Nurses guide patients to question the validity of their negative thoughts. This might involve exploring evidence for and against these thoughts.
3. Replacing Negative Thoughts: Nurses assist patients in developing more realistic and positive thought patterns to replace the negative ones.
