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Experiential learning methods provide a robust framework for achieving entry-level competence.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study describes and evaluates an integrative teaching strategy combining didactic content, self-applied psychotherapy exercises, and standardized patient simulations to support the development of the nurse psychotherapist.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Using a retrospective qualitative design, thematic content analysis was conducted on written wellness reflections from 18 PMHNP students. Participants completed a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) learning module featuring self-applied CBT exercises and a simulated psychotherapy session.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Five themes were identified from the analysis: cognitive self-awareness, insight through personal experience, emotional growth, wellness and self-care, and barriers to integration and implementation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings suggest that integrating experiential learning methods in PMHNP education can successfully promote students\u2019 emotional resilience, cognitive self-awareness, and wellness while developing critical psychotherapy competence.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1177\/10783903261491743","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,10,17]],"date-time":"2026-10-17T09:17:43Z","timestamp":1792228663000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/sage-journals-update-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Developing Psychotherapy Competency in PMHNP Students Through the Curricular Integration of Simulation, Experiential Learning, and Self-Reflective Practice"],"prefix":"10.1177","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0003-7065-099X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Danielle","family":"Conklin","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Danielle Conklin, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Assistant Professor, Fairfield University, CT, USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-5592-3078","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Kathryn E.","family":"Phillips","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Kathryn E. 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