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Supportive techniques: are they found in different therapies?

J P Barber1, R Stratt, G Halperin

  • 1Center for Psychotherapy Research, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, 3535 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Barberj@landru.cpr.upenn.edu

The Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research
|June 13, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Supportive techniques are common across various psychotherapy and counseling modalities, despite often being overlooked in research. This study clarifies their distinction from the therapeutic alliance.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • Therapists utilize diverse techniques, some unique to specific theories, others shared across modalities.
  • While many common therapeutic techniques are documented, supportive techniques have received limited attention.
  • Distinguishing supportive techniques from the therapeutic alliance is crucial for understanding their application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the empirical literature on supportive techniques in psychotherapy.
  • To clarify the definition and application of supportive techniques based on Luborsky's framework.
  • To highlight the prevalence of supportive techniques across different therapeutic approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of empirical studies on supportive techniques.
  • Analysis of supportive techniques as defined by Luborsky.

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  • Examination of supportive technique usage in various forms of psychotherapy and counseling.

    • Main Results:

    • Supportive techniques are frequently employed across a range of psychotherapeutic and counseling practices.
    • The empirical literature demonstrates the widespread, though often unacknowledged, use of these techniques.
    • A clear distinction was made between supportive techniques and the broader concept of the therapeutic alliance.

    Conclusions:

    • Supportive techniques are an integral and commonly utilized component of many psychotherapies and counseling services.
    • Further research is warranted to fully understand the impact and mechanisms of supportive techniques.
    • Recognizing and defining supportive techniques enhances the understanding of common factors in therapeutic change.