Clinical Manual of Supportive Psychotherapy, Second Edition

Download or read book Clinical Manual of Supportive Psychotherapy, Second Edition written by Peter N. Novalis, M.D., Ph.D. and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 2019-09-27 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The basis for supportive psychotherapy -- The supportive relationship -- Principles of supportive technique : explanatory techniques -- Principles of supportive technique : directive interventions -- Managing the therapy -- schizophrenia and hallucinations -- Mood disorders -- Anxiety disorders -- Co-occurring disorders -- Personality disorders -- Crisis management and suicidality -- The medically ill patient -- The older patient -- Special populations -- community and family involvement -- Medication adherence and therapy interactions -- Ethical and cultural awareness in supportive psychotherapy.