Positive thinking, positive motivation, supportive psychotherapy and medical practice
Authors:
K. Nešpor
Authors‘ workplace:
Ředitel: MUDr. Martin Hollý
; Primář: MUDr. Karel Nešpor, CSc.
; Psychiatrická léčebna Bohnice, Praha
; Odděleni léčby závislostí – muži
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2009; 89(12): 683-685
Category:
Of different specialties
Overview
Nešpor K.
:
Positive thinking, positive motivation, supportive psychotherapy and medical practice
Inappropriate “positive thinking” on the part of a physician may be related to their lack of empathy. On the other hand, positive motivation, positive suggestions and imagination can be useful elements of supportive psychotherapy.
Key words:
Supportive psychotherapy, empathy, suggestions, hope, motivation.
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