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

Cameron, S., & Turtle-Song, I. (2002). Learning to write case notes using the SOAP format. Journal of Counseling and Development, 80(3), 286–292. Retrieved from the Academic Search Complete database. (Accession No. 7164780)