Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Scott Stuart is Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Iowa, USA

Introduction. Introduction . IPT Theory and Clinical Applications. Initial Sessions. The Structure of IPT. Assessment and Patient Selection. The Interpersonal Inventory. The Interpersonal Formulation. The Treatment Contract. IPT Techniques. Clarification. Communication Analysis. Interpersonal Incidents. Use of Affect. Role Playing. Homework. Problem Areas. Interpersonal Disputes. Role Transitions. Grief and Loss. Concluding IPT. Concluding Acute Treatment and Maintenance. Additional Aspects of IPT. Psychodynamic Processes. Applications of IPT. Research in IPT. IPT: An Integrated Case Example. Appendices.