Definition: Supportive Psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy in which consistency, support from others and a hopeful attitude are used to contain and sustain the patient through crisis periods, and encourage small gains over time.
Created: October 15, 2006
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Definition: Supportive Psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy in which consistency, support from others and a hopeful attitude are used to contain and sustain the patient through crisis periods, and encourage small gains over time.
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