Clinical Manual of Supportive Psychotherapy.

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction to the Second Edition -- Introduction to the First Edition -- Notes on Usage -- Acknowledgments -- PART I Principles -- 1 The Basis for Supportive Psychotherapy -- What Is Supportive Psychotherapy? -- Rule Books and Clinical Manuals -- Supportive Psychotherapy as an Eclectic Therapy -- How Effective Is Supportive Psychotherapy? -- Can Supportive Psychotherapy Be Harmful? -- Core Supportive Techniques -- Goals of Supportive Psychotherapy -- Evidence for Effectiveness -- Historical Background to Supportive Psychotherapy -- Conclusion -- Key Points -- References -- 2 The Supportive Relationship -- The Concept of Support -- The Working Alliance -- Transference -- Managed Transference -- Psychotic Transference -- Institutional Transference -- Managing Dependency and Entitlement -- Countertransference -- Burnout -- Key Points -- References -- 3 Principles of Supportive Technique: Explanatory Techniques -- Spectrum of Explanatory Techniques -- Fundamental Concepts in Supportive Technique -- Reassurance and Enhancement of Self-Esteem -- Explanatory Techniques -- Principles of Supportive Interpretation -- Key Points -- References -- 4 Principles of Supportive Technique: Directive Interventions -- Suggestion -- Advice and Guidance -- Explicit Direction -- Limit Setting -- Control of Affects and Impulses -- Education -- Social Skills Training -- Work and Work Skills -- Scheduling -- Cognitive Restructuring and Behavioral and Experiential Learning -- Modeling and Identification With the Therapist -- Homework -- Diversions, Substitutes, and Paradoxical Interventions -- Reinforcement of Desirable Behaviors -- Key Points -- References -- 5 Managing the Therapy -- Selection of Patients for Supportive Psychotherapy -- Treatment Planning -- Phases of Therapy -- Changing Modes of Therapy.

Directing the Content -- Curveballs -- Excavating "Hidden Issues -- Judging the Effectiveness of Interventions -- Management and Feedback: A Session Dialogue -- Key Points -- References -- PART II Diagnostic Applications -- 6 Schizophrenia and Hallucinations -- Diagnostic Considerations -- Supportive Psychotherapy in Schizophrenia -- Natural Course of Schizophrenia -- Response to Special Symptoms -- Integration of Medications With Therapy -- Difficulties in Supportive Psychotherapy With Patients With Schizophrenia -- Key Points -- References -- 7 Mood Disorders -- Depressed States -- Primary Techniques and Emphases in Treatment of Depressed States -- The Depressed Patient in Remission -- Dysthymic Conditions and Dysphoric States -- Bipolar Disorder -- Addressing Comorbid Illnesses and Personality Issues -- Key Points -- References -- 8 Anxiety Disorders and Related Disorders -- General Principles and Techniques -- Specific Disorders -- Key Points -- References -- 9 Co-occurring Disorders -- Confounding Effects of Substance Use on Making a Mental Health Diagnosis -- Addiction and Substance Abuse Terminology -- Substance Use Disorders and the Practice of Confrontation -- Supportive Groups: Alternatives to 12-Steps -- Goals and Objectives of Supportive Psychotherapy for Individuals With Co-occurring Disorders -- Schizophrenia and Substance Use Disorder -- Substance Use Disorders Co-occurring With Mood and Anxiety Disorders -- Cocaine Use -- Relapse and Relapse Prevention Strategies for the Therapist -- Key Points -- References -- 10 Personality Disorders -- The Six Personality Disorders for Which There Is the Strongest Evidence Under the Dimensional Model -- Other Personality Disorders Not as Well Supported Under Dimensional Models -- Tips for Managing a Therapeutic Process -- Key Points -- References -- 11 Crisis Management and Suicidality.

Overview of Supportive Therapy for Individuals in Crisis -- History and Development of Time-Limited Crisis Support -- The Supportive Therapy Patient in Crisis -- Suicide -- Bereavement, Grief, and Mourning -- Key Points -- References -- PART III Interactions andSpecial Settings -- 12 The Medically Ill Patient -- General Considerations of Support in Acute and Chronic Illness -- Differences Between Supportive Therapy and Psychiatric Consultation -- Personality Types and Reactions to Illness -- Supportive Therapy in Life-Threatening Illness -- Medical Illness Causing Disfigurement -- Cancer -- Key Points -- References -- 13 The Older Patient -- Mental Health and Aging -- Barriers to Mental Health Care for Older Adults -- Geriatric Psychotherapy -- Depression and Suicide Among the Elderly -- Supportive Psychotherapy in Dementia -- Death and Dying -- Key Points -- References -- 14 Special Populations -- Individuals in Jails, Prisons, and Detention Centers -- Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities -- Key Points -- References -- 15 Community and Family Involvement -- Inside Interfaces -- External Interfaces -- Family Matters -- Peer Group Support -- Key Points -- References -- 16 Medication-Therapy Interactions and Medication Adherence -- Medication-Therapy Interactions -- Adherence to Medications -- Key Points -- References -- 17 Ethical and Cultural Awareness in Supportive Psychotherapy -- Ethical Principles -- Cultural Sensitivity -- Seven Permissive Guidelines -- Seven Limiting Guidelines -- Women's Issues -- Conclusion -- References -- Index -- Back Cover.

The authors of this revised volume -- practicing mental health clinicians -- have undertaken a thorough review of the available literature to present updated and new chapters, case vignettes, tables, and resources that reflect best practices. The book includes an introduction to the principles and techniques of supportive psychotherapy, as well a description of its application to specific mental disorders, including new chapters on anxiety and co-occurring disorders.

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