hardreflective practiceclinical supervisioncountertransferenceprofessional developmentcomplex PTSD
A PMHNP who recently completed her psychiatric training is treating a 40-year-old woman with complex PTSD related to childhood abuse. The PMHNP notices that she has been extending sessions beyond the scheduled time, frequently thinking about the patient between appointments, and feeling personally responsible for the patient's slow progress. During a clinical supervision session, the PMHNP's supervisor asks about the case and the PMHNP becomes tearful, stating, "I just feel like I'm not doing enough for her." Which of the following best describes the appropriate use of reflective practice and clinical supervision in this situation?