Supportive psychotherapy – the most widely practiced form of individual psychotherapy today – requires a range of skills for its effective application.

Recognizing the importance of this therapy, the Certification Council of Medical Graduates' Education has made proficiency in supportive psychotherapy mandatory for all Psychiatry residents.

This practical volume, complemented by a comprehensive index and bibliography, will be immediately useful to a very broad audience: students attending introductory courses, new psychotherapists exploring the therapeutic relationship with patients in psychotherapy, Psychiatry residents who will need to demonstrate proficiency in this area, as well as experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and doctors.