Supportive Psychotherapy versus Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Supportive Psychotherapy versus Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Although supportive psychotherapy and interpersonal psychotherapy share some similarities, these therapeutic approaches have many differences. When assessing clients and selecting therapies, it is important to recognize these differences and how they may impact your clients. For this Assignment, as you compare supportive and interpersonal psychotherapy, consider which therapeutic approach you might use with your clients.

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The Assignment

In a 1- to 2-page paper, address the following:

· Briefly describe how supportive and interpersonal psychotherapies are similar.

· Explain at least three differences between these therapies. Include how these

differences might impact your practice as a mental health counselor.

· Explain which therapeutic approach you might use with clients and why. Support

your approach with evidence-based literature.

· PLEASE DO NOT FAIL TO INCLUDE INTRODUCTION, CONCLUSION, AND  WITH  

  REFERENCES  

                                                Learning Resources

Required Readings

Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

• Chapter 5, “Supportive and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy”      (pp. 238–242)
• Chapter      9, “Interpersonal Psychotherapy” (pp. 347–368)

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Abeles, N., & Koocher, G. P. (2011). Ethics in psychotherapy. In J. C. Norcross, G. R. VandenBos, D. K. Freedheim, J. C. Norcross, G. R. VandenBos, & D. K. Freedheim (Eds.), History of psychotherapy: Continuity and change (pp. 723–740). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. doi:10.1037/12353-048

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