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. 2006 Jan;3(1):56–61.

Table 1.

Therapeutic value of the “real relationship” supportive psychotherapy

  • Growth of interpersonal and social skills

  • Improved reality testing

  • Consensual validation

  • Promotion of identification with therapist

  • Enhanced patient self esteem

  • Greater calmness in crisis

From Novalis PN, Peele R, Rojcewicz SJ. Clinical Manual of Supportive Psychotherapy. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Presss, Inc., 1993:132.