Therapeutic Communication in Nursing and Psychiatry Therapeutic communication is a purposeful and goal-directed form of communication used by healthcare professionals to establish a relationship with patients, promote healing, and achieve desired clinical outcomes. It is fundamental to building trust, understanding the patient’s concerns, and providing emotional support. 1. Characteristics of Therapeutic Communication 2. Techniques of Therapeutic Communication A. Verbal Techniques B. Non-Verbal Techniques 3. Barriers to Therapeutic Communication 4. Therapeutic