A college class had watched a video on communication skills. Afterward, students were asked to write an essay based on several themes presented in the video. The topic of this essay will revolve around the benefits of therapeutic relationships. This trial will evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic relationships, related effective communication, and the benefits it presents to patients. Additionally, ANMC skills will be assessed and 3 topics from a particular area will be chosen as the most relevant. A therapeutic nurse-patient relationship is defined as a helping relationship based on shared respect, trust, encouragement of faith and hope in oneself and others, as well as emotional support (Pullen et al., 2010 ). In doing so, the nurse can establish complete satisfaction of the patient's needs, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. This relationship occurs when the patient and nurse come together in harmony and peace (Pullen et al., 2010). Effective verbal and non-verbal communication is an essential aspect of nurse-patient interaction – in doing so, the patient feels on an equal footing with the nurse, as an equal, rather than have no indication of the procedures taking place (Pullen et al., 2010).In recent decades, the need for this relationship between patient and nurse has increased enormously. In recent years, the healthcare industry has focused on providing patient-centered care to generate effective care, to further increase patient satisfaction. The ability to provide patient-centered care is recognized as a fundamental characteristic of expert nursing. Nurses should encourage therapy ... middle of paper ...... or take control of the conversation, if they choose. Making observations – articulating what is perceived and/or observed (Current Nursing, 2013). Reflect – direct questions to the patient based on the topic of discussion, to ensure the patient feels recognized and accepted. Attempt to translate words into feelings – attempting to put into words what the client is trying to express indirectly (Current Nursing, 2013). The nurse must be able to identify nonverbal communication – body language, such as the patient's dress, posture, facial expressions, etc. Identify the client's problem – problem-solving skills include: having a discussion based on promoting positive change, discussing procedures and techniques for dealing with unchanging situations, and encouraging the patient to implement implements recommended procedures (Current Nursing, 2013).