ABSTRACT

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is a treatment that helps to reduce psychological symptoms by intervening in relationship difficulties. This book highlights common clinical issues and covers an extensive range of interpersonal problems and psychopathology for which IPT is applicable. It draws on theoretical and research aspects in order to inform

part |2 pages

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|22 pages

Theory and Clinical Applications

part |2 pages

SECTION 2 INITIAL SESSIONS

chapter 3|8 pages

The Structure of IPT

chapter 4|20 pages

Assessment and Patient Selection

chapter 5|8 pages

Negotiating the Treatment Contract

chapter 6|8 pages

The Interpersonal Inventory

chapter 7|12 pages

The Interpersonal Formulation

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SECTION 3 IPT TECHNIQUES

chapter 8|6 pages

Clarification

chapter 9|14 pages

Communication Analysis

chapter 10|10 pages

Interpersonal Incidents

chapter 11|6 pages

Use of Affect

chapter 12|8 pages

Role Playing

chapter 13|12 pages

Problem Solving

chapter 14|8 pages

Homework

chapter 15|6 pages

Use of the Therapeutic Relationship

part |2 pages

SECTION 4 PROBLEM AREAS

chapter 16|16 pages

Interpersonal Disputes

chapter 17|12 pages

Role Transitions

chapter 18|14 pages

Grief and Loss

chapter 19|18 pages

Interpersonal Sensitivity

part |2 pages

SECTION 5 CONCLUDING IPT

chapter 20|16 pages

Concluding Acute Treatment and Maintenance

part |2 pages

SECTION 6 ADDITIONAL ASPECTS OF IPT

chapter 21|10 pages

Psychodynamic Processes

chapter 22|24 pages

Research in IPT

chapter 23|18 pages

Integrated Case Example: Allan

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Appendices

chapter |2 pages

A Patient Information for IPT

chapter |1 pages

B Interpersonal Inventory Form

chapter C|1 pages

C IPT Formulation Sheet

chapter |1 pages

E Training and Certification in IPT

chapter |3 pages

F Adapting IPT to a Research Setting