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Interpersonal therapy
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Based on the bio psychosocial di atheists model in which genetic predisposition interacts with early life experiences to produce mental conditions such as depression. Adopts the here-and-now analysis of the clients current interpersonal relationships with a focus on developing a social support system that functions more effectively.
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Components of IPT
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1. Depressive emotional symptoms resulting from psychodynamic mechanisms are targeted for treatment. 2. Interpersonal relationship patterns related to childhood experiences, social competence, or current relationships are worked on at the conscious or preconscious levels with an emphasis in helping the client develop better strategies for dealing current problematic relationship.
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Identification of Emotion
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Helping the person identify what their emotion is and where it is coming from.
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Stage I. The Initial Sessions
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-Attention to client's current interpersonal relationships and pattern of social functioning -Changes in relationships are examined -Relationship issues-depression links explored -Problem areas are identified -Diagnosis and client role are explained -IPT therapeutic process discussed -Contract developed
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Stage II. Intervention Strategies
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- Therapist encourages client to talk about present concerns in interpersonal relationships and to explore emotions - Therapist helps clients acknowledge and accept painful feelings - Client is taught to consider different options and evaluate possible consequences of different choices in dealing with problematic relationships or interactions
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Stage III. Focus
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____ is on one interpersonal area associated with depression - Grief - Interpersonal dispute - Role transitions - Interpersonal isolation
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Stage IV. Termination Phase
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Feelings about termination are discussed Progress is reviewed Remaining work is outlined
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IPT Goal
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attempts to alter current relationship patterns rather than changing personality features that have their origin in early experiences
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