Paperback: ISBN 10: 0880484039 ISBN 13: 978-0880484039
This is comprehensive guide to the specific modality of supportive psychotherapy by three experienced clinicians. It documents the wide applicability of supportive psychotherapy, beyond its usual confines of patients in crisis or with chronic mental or physical illness. It presents in a clear and concise fashion the background and techniques of supportive psychotherapy, and illustrates this information with useful case examples. The authors also present the various modifications that must be made to meet individual needs.
Review
"Among the best features of the book are the dozens of tables and charts covering such subjects as supportive strategies for depression, basics of supportive therapy for the histrionic personality, therapist do's and don'ts in medical illness, and stages of response to a traumatic event. Also included are many illustrative case vignettes."-- "Hospital and Community Psychiatry"
"Its engaging style, rich use of clinical vignettes, and helpful tables make this volume essential for all psychiatrists."-- "Thomas N. Wise, M.D."
"Written in accessible language and replete with case vignettes, this book is a road map through the potentially complex terrain of supportive psychotherapy... This work is a welcome addition to the 'how to' literature of psychotherapy. It is readable, well organized, and thorough."-- "American Journal of Psychiatry"
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This is comprehensive guide to the specific modality of supportive psychotherapy by three experienced clinicians. It documents the wide applicability of supportive psychotherapy, beyond its usual confines of patients in crisis or with chronic mental or physical illness. It presents in a clear and concise fashion the background and techniques of supportive psychotherapy, and illustrates this information with useful case examples. The authors also present the various modifications that must be made to meet individual needs.
