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"Supportive Psychotherapy"

by Erin Johnston, L.C.S.W
for About.com

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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