In closed or locked units, the nurse judges the milieu as therapeutic when priorities are given to factors like safety, structure, and support.
"Milieu therapy is the treatment of mental disorder or maladjustment by making substantial changes in a patient's immediate life circumstances and environment in a way that will enhance the effectiveness of other forms of therapy. It is a naturalistic approach using child's communication attempts to provide the caregiver an opportunity to model words in daily routines. It is a setting that maintains a non-threatening surrounding. It motivates the individuals to get comfortable enough to express themselves."
"Gunderson (1978), described five basic elements of successful treatment that were helped by milieu therapy: containment, support, structure, involvement, and validation."
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