Peplau's Ghost

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This episode emphasizes the integration of psychotherapy within nursing as a vital component of holistic patient care. We explore personal experiences, barriers to practice, and the future potential for nurses in psychotherapy while underscoring the importance of therapeutic relationships.

• Importance of integrative nursing 
• Personal journey into psychotherapy 
• The need for a holistic approach in care 
• Challenges faced in early therapy sessions 
• Diverse therapeutic styles and their applications 
• Barriers nurses encounter in psychotherapy 
• The allure of prescribing medications 
• Future directions for psychotherapy in nursing 
• Emphasizing the therapeutic alliance for effective care

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Dr Dan Wesemann

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Ever wondered about the driving force behind psychiatric mental health nursing? Join us as the remarkable Dr. Kathleen Kitty Buckwalter unravels her starstruck encounter with the legendary Hildegard Peplau. Dr. Buckwalter, alongside esteemed guests Dr. Sean Convoy from Duke University and Dr. Melissa Chapman, share their personal stories and insights, painting a vivid picture of Peplau's influential journey. Listen closely as Dr. Buckwalter reflects on her own impressive career in geropsychiatry and the parallels between her experiences and those of Peplau, offering a heartfelt tribute to the mother of psychiatric nursing. 

Explore the lasting impact of Dr. Peplau's work and how her insightful blend of theory and practice continues to shape psychiatric nursing today. Despite her concerns about modern mental health care's limitations, Peplau's pioneering spirit and dedication shine through. Our guests share memories of a memorable conference at Rush University, revealing Peplau as a commanding yet approachable figure devoted to integrating psychiatry, medicine, and nursing seamlessly. Discover how her collaboration on a significant paper about duly certified nurse practitioners still resonates and influences current practices.

Celebrate the lighter moments in Peplau's life, from playful conference antics with her colleague Grace to her anonymous advocacy efforts in stroke care education. These stories not only highlight Peplau's generosity but also her unwavering commitment to advancing nursing. We delve into her innovative ideas, like the exhausting effect of vigilance, and how they remain relevant today. This episode is a heartfelt homage to Peplau's enduring legacy and a testament to how her teachings continue to inspire nurses to rise to the challenges of contemporary healthcare.

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Dr Dan Wesemann

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Chris McCormick-Pries discusses her journey in psychotherapy and the importance of building therapeutic relationships. Throughout the episode, she shares her insights on various psychotherapeutic modalities, the challenges faced by psychiatric nurses, and the need for mentorship in the field.

• Building relationships as a cornerstone of successful therapy 
• Personal anecdotes highlight the transformative power of psychotherapy 
• Importance of diverse psychotherapeutic modalities in practice 
• Addressing barriers for advanced practice psychiatric nurses 
• Emphasizing the need for mentorship and supervision in clinics 
• Advocating for the inclusion of psychotherapy training in nursing education

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Dr Dan Wesemann

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Psychedelic therapy emerges as a transformative approach to mental health treatment, blending elements of traditional psychotherapy with the profound insights gained through psychedelics. Andrew Penn discusses the significance of set and setting, the therapeutic potential of these substances, and the intrinsic value of presence in the healing process.

• Introduction of Andrew Penn and his extensive background
• Historical context of psychedelics and therapeutic interest
• Importance of set and setting in psychedelic experiences
• Overview of the therapeutic structure: preparation, dosing, and integration
• Role of presence in nursing and its impact on therapy
• Addressing cultural misconceptions and challenges of psychedelic therapy
• Ongoing research and clinical trials in psychedelic psychotherapy
• Future prospects for nursing within psychedelic therapy

 Andrew Penn's Website: andrewpennnp.com (Links to all his publications and connected activities

OPEN Nurses (community for nurses using psychedelics): www.openurses.org

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Dr Dan Wesemann

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This episode focuses on the necessity of integrating psychotherapy into mental health treatment, as highlighted by Dr. Allyson Neal. Through real-life experiences, she advocates for the vital role therapy plays in effective patient care and encourages nurses to lead the way in this essential domain.

• Dr. Neal's journey from pediatric nursing to psychotherapy 
• The misconception that psychotherapy is secondary to medications 
• Importance of addressing root causes of mental distress 
• Case study highlighting successful therapeutic intervention 
• Challenges faced by mental health providers in therapy delivery 
• Encouragement for nurses to advocate for therapy training 
• Vision for future collaboration among mental health professionals 
• Empowering patients to demand needed therapy services

Dr. Allyson Neal
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Dr Dan Wesemann

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Welcome to a last episode of Peplau’s Ghost for 2024. The podcast by PMHNPs for Everyone. In this episode we welcome Dr Gabrielle Abelard who is a PMHNP/PMHCNS and program director for the PMHNP program at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She is also the founder and CEO of Abelard Psychotherapy a clinical practice that has 2 locations in Sloghton, MA and Dedham, MA. She has too many awards and leadership positions to report but here are a few. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) and the National Academy of Practice (FNAP). She was chosen in 2024 to be in the Top 100 in Innovators and Entrepreneurs magazine. She was also entrepreneur of the year in 2022 according to the National Black Nurses Association. Dr Abelard was also chosen as the Young Haitian Professional of the year in 2019. As she says “I am a proud Haitian”. She is also the conference committee chair for the International Society of Psychiatric Nurses (ISPN) and is the past president of the APNA New England Chapter. Dr. Abelard shares her insight and experiences gathered over 20 years of practice and education. She shares her passion for keeping psychotherapy relevant and where the future of practice is going. We hope you share our excitement and look forward to having you back for another episode on the podcast in 2025!

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Welcome to a new and improved episode of Peplau’s Ghost! The podcast by PMHNPs for Everyone. In this episode we discuss the state of psychotherapy as reviewed by Dr Barbara Peterson. Dr Peterson is a Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota. She is also the director of DEI and program coordinator for the PMHNP program at the University of Minnesota. She was selected to be a Fellow in the National Academy of Practice (FNAP) which celebrates interprofessional practice in 2021. She is the current president of the International Society of Psychiatric Nurses (ISPN). She has also numerous publications and federally funded grants that highlight her expertise in caring for children and adolescents with mental illness and trauma. While she is not currently in practice, Dr. Peterson shares her decades of experience in caring for children who have suffered multiple traumatic events. She reviews how she connects with each and how she works to help them overcome these experiences. Dr Peterson also shares her perspective of where the role of psychotherapy has been and where it is going. Seeing more and more of her students graduating and advocating for themselves and preserving the use of psychotherapy within the role. We also discuss the potential pitfalls of doing psychotherapy and discuss the concept of Johari Windows in understanding that some people doing therapy can fall in traps of their own design. By the end I could hear Dr Peterson’s Minnesota accent, and it seems like everyone learned something and got reinvigorated. We hope you share our excitement and look forward to having you back for another episode on the podcast real soon!

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Dr Dan Wesemann

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Another stimulating episode on the Peplau Ghost podcast. The podcast is thrilled to welcome Dr Delaney who is a living PMHNP legend. She is a full professor at Rush University in Chicago, IL. and has numerous awards and distinctions. Dr. Delaney is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (2010), psychiatric nurse of the year at the American Psychiatric Nurse Association (2015), Distinguished Alumni at Rush University (2018) and National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty outstanding policy award (2020). She is also a writing “beast” and has over 130 published articles and recently stepped down as editor of the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing. She also has several federally funded grants to include HRSA (5), SAMSHA and NINR. Dr. Delaney shares her wisdom about caring for psychiatric patients and you can hear her passion for providing inpatient care and using data to inform the public on the state of the psychiatric nursing workforce. This intellectually stimulating conversation follows her professional path of starting as a 29 year old nurse who didn’t think she was helping to being a leader on the pulse of international trends of how we care for clients and train the next generation. This is the perfect podcast to listen to after the Thanksgiving holiday or whenever. Stay tuned more episodes to come!

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Dr Dan Wesemann

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Welcome to a latest episode of Peplau’s Ghost. We are thrilled to have in this episode Dr. Mary Moeller from Lutheran Pacific University where is currently retired and now works as an expert witness and consults with MDM Psychiatric Associates. 
Dr Moeller has been around the world writing and presenting as a psychiatric-mental health nurse. She is a distinguished expert in caring for those with schizophrenia and mood disorders. She has written over 50 articles and book chapter and presented over 1000 times in all 50 states and in Europe, Asia and elsewhere. She is also a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. 
Dr Moeller shares her vast experience as a psychiatric-mental health nurse and continues to hold the profession accountable as an expert witness. We discuss that psychotherapy is a necessary part of the work in psychiatry and correlates with the wholistic approach of nursing as a profession. 
Dr Moeller advocates for using psychotherapy in all practices to help protect providers from stepping in their own landmines. Listen to this emotional journey of Dr Moeller discovering psychiatric nursing to discovering her calling of helping people with the power of psychotherapy. Another great guest we may need back for a part 2—stay tuned!

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Dr Dan Wesemann

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Dr Dan Wesemann

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 Dr Kate Melino

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