Brief Therapies: Interpersonal therapy

Question 1

IPT: Overview

Answer 1

• Developed by Klerman & Weiseman as tx for MDD.
• Now used for bipolar, bulimia, and SUD
• Influenced by Meyer’s psychobiological approach, Sullivan’s interpersonal theory, and Bowlby’s attachment theory
• Early experiences, biological predisposition, and personality
• Combines elements of psychodynamic and CBT

Question 2

IPT: Maladaptive Behav

Answer 2

Problems in social roles and interpersonal relationships traceable to lack of attachment early in life.

Question 3

IPT: Therapy goals and techniques

Answer 3

Goals = improved interpersonal functioning and symptom reduction.

Interventions = Education, instillation of hope, pharmacotherapy, and interventions targeting interpersonal functioning

Primary Problem areas = Unresolved grief, interpersonal role disputes, role transitions, interpersonal deficits.

Phases of therapy = 1. initial (assessment) 2. Interventions. 3. Review of progress and termination.