Supportive psychotherapy
Supportive Psychotherapy
Supportive psychotherapy (pronunciation: suh-por-tiv psy-cho-ther-a-py) is a type of psychotherapy that aims to alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, and enhance coping mechanisms.
Etymology
The term "supportive psychotherapy" is derived from the English words "supportive", meaning providing encouragement or emotional help, and "psychotherapy", which comes from the Greek words "psyche" meaning soul, and "therapeia" meaning healing.
Definition
Supportive psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses direct measures to alleviate distress and improve psychological and social functioning. It is often used in conjunction with other forms of therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or psychodynamic therapy.
Techniques
Supportive psychotherapy employs various techniques such as expressing empathy, instilling hope, and providing reassurance. It also includes practical interventions like problem-solving and advice-giving.
Related Terms
- Psychotherapy: A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy: A type of psychotherapy that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.
- Psychodynamic therapy: A form of depth psychology, the primary focus of which is to reveal the unconscious content of a client's psyche in an effort to alleviate psychic tension.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Supportive psychotherapy
- Wikipedia's article - Supportive psychotherapy
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