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Interpersonal change in brief supportive psychotherapy

R N Rosenthal1, J C Muran, H Pinsker

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY 10003, USA.

The Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research
|January 15, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Supportive psychotherapy demonstrates lasting effectiveness in improving interpersonal problems and fostering personality change. These positive changes in interpersonal functioning persist beyond the treatment period, indicating long-term benefits.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychotherapy Research
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Personality Studies

Background:

  • Investigating the long-term efficacy of supportive psychotherapy.
  • Assessing personality change and interpersonal functioning post-treatment.
  • Substudy of the Beth Israel Brief Psychotherapy Program.

Observation:

  • Utilized the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems (IIP) for assessment.
  • Data collected at intake, termination, and 6-month follow-up.
  • Analyzed 20 subjects randomized to the supportive group.

Findings:

  • Significant improvement in interpersonal problems observed in 60% of completers.
  • Lasting positive changes in interpersonal functioning demonstrated graphically.
  • No significant difference in initial scores between dropouts and completers.

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Implications:

  • Supportive psychotherapy offers enduring benefits for interpersonal difficulties.
  • Suggests potential for personality change extending beyond therapy duration.
  • Highlights the value of long-term follow-up in psychotherapy outcome studies.