Clinical Manual of Supportive Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Guide

Updated for the first time since 1993, this revised edition of Clinical Manual of Supportive Psychotherapy is the only comprehensive clinical guide to supportive psychotherapy, featuring updated and new chapters, vignettes, tables, and resources that reflect current best practices.

The Evolution of Supportive Psychotherapy

Once reserved for severely impaired patients, supportive therapy is now recognized as the treatment of choice for many patients, and its techniques underpin many other psychotherapies. As a result, the academic literature has grown significantly, covering specific populations and technical issues.

A Practical Guide for Mental Health Clinicians

This manual is written by practicing mental health clinicians who distilled the most relevant information for nonpsychiatric physicians, psychiatric residents, and experienced psychiatrists and psychotherapists. It provides a comprehensive understanding of this specific modality, making it an essential resource for mental health professionals.

Understanding Supportive Therapy

Part I of the manual introduces readers to the history and evolution of supportive therapy, examining both its principles and techniques. It provides a solid foundation for understanding this crucial aspect of psychotherapy.

Applying Supportive Therapy to Various Disorders

Part II applies the approach to a range of disorders, including:

• Schizophrenia and hallucinations
• Mood disorders
• Personality disorders
• Anxiety and co-occurring disorders (new to this edition)

Interactions and Special Settings

Part III covers interactions and special settings, discussing the application of supportive techniques with:

• Medically ill patients
• Older patients, including tackling social and financial barriers to seeking treatment
• Practicing in detention and correctional centers
• The special needs of therapists in public institutions
• Community and family involvement
• Medication adherence and therapy interactions

Ethics and Cultural Sensitivity

The manual concludes with a comprehensive discussion of ethics, augmented with guidance on cultural and religious sensitivity, ensuring that mental health professionals can provide compassionate and effective care to diverse patient populations.

Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing
Language: English
ISBN: 9781615371655, 9781615372737
Publication Date: September 27, 2019