Interpersonal Psychotherapy. A Clinician's Guide

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: 
IPT Institute and Certified Training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy 
Interpersonal Inventory Form 
Interpersonal Formulation Form 
International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy

First published in 2003, this groundbreaking text firmly established itself as a touchstone for all therapists using interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT).

Key features and benefits:

• A wealth of clinically-based descriptions and vignettes help bring the theory to life
• Numerous case studies highlight the key issues in IPT
• Reproducible diagrams and flowcharts for use by therapists and their patients
• Comprehensive coverage of key theoretical issues and an up-to-date critical appraisal of IPT research

New for the second edition:

• Extended coverage of the clinical adaptation of IPT to post-traumatic mental health and other new applications of IPT
• More on depression and common problems encountered in IPT
• Coverage of training and dissemination
• How to manage joint sessions and integrate techniques from other approaches and models

Interpersonal Psychotherapy: a clinician's guide is the international standard for the clinical trainee seeking an introduction to IPT as well as for instructors of psychiatry residents, psychology interns and graduate students, as well as social work students. It is an accessible reference for other mental health providers and primary care practitioners.