Brief Emotional Support Therapy

A brief approach centered on emotional support and regulation, BEST aims for short-term affective stabilization through a strong therapeutic alliance and the validation of emotional experiences within a secure setting. Non-directive, it favors containment over transformation, particularly in contexts of crisis, exhaustion, or emotional overload.

This therapy is covered in detail (principles, indications, protocol, level of evidence) in Volume 2 of the Mémento des Psychothérapies. See the volume.