Abstract

GOMEZ-RESTREPO, Carlos. Short Psychotherapeutic Techniques in Liaison Psychiatry. rev.colomb.psiquiatr. [online]. 2008, vol.37, suppl.1, pp.100-112. ISSN 0034-7450.

Introduction: Liaison psychiatrist treat patients and conditions that require short psychotherapeutic techniques, which will contribute to solve the patient’s problems, and reduce the burden on both family and health professionals. Objective: To do a narrative review of some therapeutic techniques used in liaison psychiatry. Method: Literature review. Development: Some short therapy techniques are reviewed, i.e. group therapy, relaxation techniques, hypnosis, ordalia therapy and others used by health professionals, such as Balint Groups, as well as psychoeducation for the patients and their families.

Keywords : Liaison psychiatry; short therapy; group therapy; relaxation techniques.

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