
Peplau's Ghost
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) discussing using psychotherapy within their practice. Four PMHNP program directors and a biostatistician from across the Unites States sharing their passion on how psychotherapy can help people with nearly all their emotional problems.
Episodes
32 episodes
Seven C’s, No Seasickness: How a Navy nurse (Dr. Richard Westphal) built a peer-support model that actually works
A sailor on a dark deck, a torn letter, and a young corpsman learning to spot distress without a sound—that’s where our conversation begins. From that simple observation grew Stress First Aid, a peer-driven framework that replaces stigma with l...
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Episode 32
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42:09

From Seventh-Grade Sybil to Somatic: Dr. Sara Jones on Psychotherapy, Nursing Leadership, and Changing Systems
What if the most powerful change in mental health care happens in the space between two people—guided by skill, grounded in science, and held with genuine regard? That’s where we go with Dr. Sara Jones, a psychiatric mental health nurse practit...
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Episode 31
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32:47

Nursing Bridges the Gap When Therapists Aren't Available
What happens when mental health patients can't afford therapists, lack access, or have nowhere to turn? Enter the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, uniquely positioned to bridge critical gaps in our mental health system.In t...
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Episode 30
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36:31

Nurses are doing psychotherapy whether they know it or not with Dr Celeste Foster
Dr. Celeste Foster shares her journey into psychodynamic practice and how her work with children experiencing medically unexplained symptoms led her to pursue specialized training in adolescent psychotherapy at the Tavistock Clinic.• Or...
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Episode 29
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42:40

Therapy Flows Like Honey Over a Honeycomb with Shana Trahan
What makes therapy truly effective? Is it the therapist's expertise, the specific methodology, or something else entirely? Shana Trahan brings a refreshing perspective to these ques...
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Episode 28
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33:06

From Pill-Slinging to Soul-Healing: One Nurse's Journey
What if psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners could practice in a way that truly transforms lives instead of just managing symptoms? Dr. Brooke Finley joins us to share her remarkable journey from traditional nursing to psychoanalytic p...
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Episode 27
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42:12

What Makes a Nurse Therapist Unique? Finding Your Voice in Mental Healthcare with Dr Howard Butcher
When Dr. Howard Butcher discovered a brochure about psychiatric nursing while studying biology, it changed the trajectory of his life. "I didn't know nurses could be therapists," he recalls, setting him on a path that would lead to becoming bot...
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Episode 26
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34:30

Similarities Within Differences: A Conversation with Dr. Beth Phoenix
Dr. Beth Phoenix, the 2023 APNA Psych Nurse of the Year and APNA past president, shares her insights on psychotherapy in nursing practice, challenging traditional views and advocating for a more flexible, pragmatic approach that extends beyond ...
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Episode 25
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32:28

"Stop Making Excuses": How Hildegard Peplau Shaped a Mental Health Pioneer Dr Cheryl Forchuk
What happens when an internationally renowned mental health nursing expert shares stories of being mentored by the legendary Hildegard Peplau? Pure gold for psychiatric nurses and mental health professionals.Dr. Cheryl Forchuk takes us ...
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Episode 24
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41:27

Therapy Notes: What to Write When No One's Looking with Dr. Kate Wheeler
Ever wondered how psychiatric nurse practitioners seamlessly blend talk therapy with medication management? In this illuminating conversation, we're joined by Dr. Kate Wheeler (lovingly dubbed "East Coast Kate") who shares her journey of mainta...
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Episode 23
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32:50

Psychodynamic Nursing: A Lifelong Journey with Cheryl Puntil
Have we lost the art of truly seeing our patients? In this profound conversation with Cheryl Puntil, a psychodynamic psychotherapist who recently retired as Chief Nursing Officer at Austin Riggs Center, we explore the unique power nurses bring ...
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Episode 22
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41:33

From Pills to Skills: Transforming Mental Health Through Cognitive Restructuring with Chelsea Landolin
What if you could teach your patients to be their own therapists? Chelsea Landolin, psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner from UCSF (University of California-San Fransisco: Chelsea.Landolin@ucsf.edu), reveals how cognitive behavioral the...
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38:14

Bridging Research and Practice: The Value of PhD-Prepared Psychiatric Nurses, Dr Kate Melino
Crossing the finish line of a doctoral program leaves an unexpected void—a "phantom limb" where dissertation deadlines once lived. In this candid conversation with newly-minted Dr. Kate Melino, we explore the transformative journey of pursuing ...
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Episode 20
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32:32

Psychotherapy in Advanced Nursing: Beyond the Nod with Dr Tess Judge-Ellis
Dr. Tess Judge-Ellis shares her journey from family nurse practitioner to psychiatric mental health specialist, highlighting the power of nurse-led psychotherapy in rural communities and beyond.• Starting as a family NP in a town of 1,0...
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Episode 19
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28:02

When Pills Aren't Enough: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Tari Dilks on Psychotherapy's Vital Role in Mental Healthcare
What happens when the art of psychotherapy gets pushed aside in favor of medication management? In this thought-provoking episode, we're joined by Dr. Tari Dilks (taridilks@gmail.com), retired full professor and past president of the Ame...
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Episode 18
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31:06

Nursing with Soul: When 15 Minutes Just Isn't Enough with Marcelli Rodriguez
Macelli Pascal Rodriguez--Owner and provider at Transformationshttps://ruma.transformationhealthservices.com/team/
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Episode 17
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27:19

How Psychotherapy Transforms Patient Care in Pediatric Oncology with Dr. Foster
Dr Kristi Foster email: kristin-j-foster@uiowa.edu
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Episode 16
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27:04

Integrative Nursing's Impact on Psychotherapy with Prof Gisli Kort Kristófersson
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 underscorin...
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Episode 15
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32:11

A Tribute to Hildegard Peplau's Lasting Legacy with Dr. Kitty Buckwalter
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 gu...
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Episode 14
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42:09

Elevating Therapy through Nursing Expertise with Chris McCormick-Pries
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 ...
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Episode 12
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26:12

Psychedelic Therapy's Promise with Andrew Penn
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 settin...
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Episode 11
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35:20

Mental Health Care's New Frontier with Dr. Allyson Neal
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 enc...
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Episode 10
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28:46

Dr Gabrielle Abelard
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 Amh...
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