interpersonal psychotherapy

Indications

• a time-limited psychotherapeutic approach that aims at clarification & resolution of one or more of the following interpersonal difficulties:
  • role disputes
  • social isolation
  • prolonged grief
  • role transition

Contraindications

• cognitive-behavioral therapy, problem-solving therapy & interpersonal psychotherapy require additional training or personnel & may not be feasible in primary care*

* behavioral activation is suitable for primary care

Procedure

• patient & therapist define the nature of the difficulty & work to its resolution

More general terms

• psychotherapy

More specific terms

• interpersonal & social rhythms therapy (IPSRT)