Assignment: Psychotherapy with Individuals
Although supportive psychotherapy and interpersonal psychotherapy share some similarities, these therapeutic approaches have many differences. When assessing clients and selecting therapies, it is important to recognize these differences and how they may impact your clients. For this Assignment, as you compare supportive and interpersonal psychotherapy, consider which therapeutic approach you might use with your clients.
In a 2 pages paper, address the following:
i. Briefly describe how supportive and interpersonal psychotherapies are similar.
ii. Explain at least three differences between these therapies. Include how these differences might impact your practice as a mental health counselor.
iii. Explain which therapeutic approach you might use with clients and why. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.