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[Institutional psychotherapy for the suicidal patient]
1Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Bern.
Schweizer Archiv Fur Neurologie Und Psychiatrie (Zurich, Switzerland : 1985)
|January 1, 1988
Summary
This study outlines key principles for institutional psychotherapy with suicidal patients, emphasizing therapist activity, flexibility, and a trusting relationship. Tailoring therapy to patient diagnosis and managing countertransference are crucial for effective treatment.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychotherapy
Context:
- Institutional psychotherapy
- Clinical setting
- Suicidal patients
Purpose:
- Discuss basic principles of psychotherapeutic treatment for suicidal patients.
- Highlight essential therapist characteristics and clinical milieu requirements.
- Address countertransference and diagnosis-specific therapy adjustments.
Summary:
- Emphasizes the critical role of a reliable, supportive, and trusting therapeutic relationship.
- Stresses the importance of therapist activity and flexibility in psychotherapeutic practice.
- Underscores the need for controlled countertransference and tailored therapy based on patient diagnosis.
Impact:
- Provides foundational guidelines for effectively treating suicidal patients in institutional settings.
- Informs clinicians on managing complex psychodynamic factors and environmental influences.
- Aims to improve therapeutic outcomes by adapting interventions to individual patient needs.