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 the therapist's clinical choices in conducting IPT and other focal and structured psychotherapies in general. Interpersonal Psychotherapy - A Clinician's Guide provides a comprehensive manual for experienced therapists and those undergoing specific IPT training. Undergraduate and graduate psychologists beginning studies in this field will also find this a user-friendly guide to IPT.

Table of Contents

The theoretical origins of Interpersonal Therapy / Overview of IPT structure / IPT initial sessions / IPT techniques / Working with interpersonal disputes / Working with role transitions / Working with grief in IPT / Interpersonal sensitivity / Termination and Maintenance IPT / Psychodynamic processes and IPT / Newer applications of IPT / Empirical support for IPT.

Reviews

This book provides a very useful and thought provoking account of a developing form of Interpersonal Psychotherapy and gives a clear guide for practising clinicians. -- Psychological Medicine The authors have put forth a splendid text that fulfills their goals of providing an explicit guide to the conduct of IPT, and helping therapists better understand their patients. For practitioners of IPT in women's mental health, it will be an invaluable asset. -- Archives of Women's Health 20040301