Therapeutic Communication: Sexual Orientation

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to practice therapeutic communication strategies when interacting with an adolescent client who wants to discuss sexual orientation. Therapeutic communication creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where the client feels respected and understood. By using age-appropriate language, active listening, and empathy, nurses can reduce anxiety, build trust, and support the client’s emotional well-being during a sensitive conversation.

Course Outcomes

CO 1: Discuss the professional nurse's role in health-promotion activities. (POs 1 and 2)

CO 5: Identify effective communication with clients and other healthcare providers. (PO3)

CO 7: Identify health-promotion strategies throughout the life span. (POs 1, 2, and 4)

AACN Essentials

Person-Centered Care

Due Date

Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Total Points Possible

100 points

Preparing for the Assignment

Objective for this assignment includes:  

Demonstrate therapeutic communication and culturally competent care while providing education and support to an adolescent male who has questions about his own sexual orientation.
The student will utilize Chippewa Valley Technical College Open RN CC-BY-4.0 simulation located at Therapeutic Communication – Sexual Orientation - H5P.com to navigate and complete the reflection assignment.
Refer to LGBT - Healthy People 2030 | odphp.health.gov and Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth | Adolescent and School Health | CDC and review current goals, objectives, and data supporting the mental and physical health of the LBGTQ+ population.
Objective for this assignment includes:  

Demonstrate therapeutic communication and culturally competent care while providing education and support to an adolescent male who has questions about his own sexual orientation.
The student will utilize Chippewa Valley Technical College Open RN CC-BY-4.0 simulation located at Therapeutic Communication – Sexual Orientation - H5P.com to navigate and complete the reflection assignment.
Refer to LGBT - Healthy People 2030 | odphp.health.gov and Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth | Adolescent and School Health | CDC and review current goals, objectives, and data supporting the mental and physical health of the LBGTQ+ population.
Assignment Guidelines

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment.

Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.

Assignment Section

Therapeutic Response

Required Criteria

(100 points/10 %)

☐  Address all parts of each question with clear explanations: 

☐ Complete one paragraph for each question in a word document.

☐ Share a therapeutic response, in quotations, that a nurse could use to acknowledge the adolescent’s

questions regarding sexual orientation identity.

☐ Identify two (2) therapeutic communication strategies the nurse would use to establish trust and

promote emotional well-being when an adolescent male express concerns about sexual identity.  

☐ What three (3) health challenges might an adolescent face and explain why these issues are

common during this developmental stage. 

☐ How can the nurse provide support through culturally competent and inclusive care to promote

healthy outcomes?

☐ List three (3) support options or services a nurse can provide to help support an adolescent client who is identifying

      as LGBTQ+.   

Therapeutic ResponseRequired criteria:
Complete one paragraph for each question in a word document:

1. 
   

   Share a therapeutic response, in quotations, that a nurse could use to acknowledge the adolescent’s questions regarding sexual orientation identity.

   
   


2. 
   

   Identify two (2) therapeutic communication strategies the nurse would use to establish trust and promote emotional well-being when an adolescent male express concerns about sexual identity.

   
   


3. 
   

   What three (3) health challenges might an adolescent face and explain why these issues are common during this developmental stage.

   
   


4. 
   

   How can the nurse provide support through culturally competent and inclusive care to promote healthy outcomes?

   
   


5. 
   

   List three (3) support options or services a nurse can provide to help an adolescent client who is exploring or identifying as LGBTQ+.

   
   

100 pts Highest Level of Performance Includes 5 requirements for the section