THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT - Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Question 1

What type of psychotherapy would be
provided to an adolescent who is
granted a limited sick role and focuses
on improving social supports as well as
relationships w/those who have been
harmed by their depression? (2x)

Answer 1

Interpersonal psychotherapy

Question 2

What would an adolescent in interpersonal
therapy for depression be working on
during an early session?

Answer 2

Creating an inventory of relationships

Question 3

Which therapeutic techniques make
interpersonal psychotherapy so effective
for adolescents with depression?

Answer 3

Enhancing use of social supports, improve
communication with others, conceptualize
distress through relationships

Question 4

13 yo diagnosed with MDD and feels angry

towards mother. Target in therapy?

Answer 4

Communication and problem solving with

mother

Question 5

Most likely modality that attempts to
resolve difficulties between parents and
child, while expanding child’s social
support network.

Answer 5

Interpersonal

Question 6

Approach most helpful for adolescents

struggling with sexual relationships?

Answer 6

Enhancing skills to promote self-assertion

and manage conflict.