Supportive analytical psychotherapy. An account of two cases.
Supportive psychotherapy is much practiced, but little described. An account is given of an approach that combines supportive and dynamic elements, is suitable for 'difficult' patients, and may be cost-effective. Two illustrative causes are presented.
Holmes
J
J
North Devon Hospital, Barnstaple.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012847:Single Person; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support