Mental Health Discussion

What are the key elements of therapeutic communication? How does therapeutic communication contribute to positive therapeutic outcomes? What are some common challenges faced in therapeutic communication? How can mental health professionals improve their therapeutic communication skills?

Limit the posting to approximately 150 to 300 words. Include at least one reference in APA format at the end of the original and each peer response post. Follow your own review by responding to two other peer’s posts. Remember to make your response thoughtful and scholarly.