Psychotherapy Essentials to Go Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression

Rigorously field-tested by on-the-ground clinicians, this guidebook provides an easy-to-use, evidence-based summary of using IPT to treat depression. IPT is a type of therapy that focuses on interpersonal issues as the root of psychological distress, and teachers clients how to improve communication and attachment relationships. This concise guide-one of five in the "Psychotherapy Essentials To Go" series-lays out the basics of IPT so any clinician can implement it with their clients. Self-questionnaires, case studies, role play transcripts, diagrams, exercises, and worksheets make it easy for front-line case workers and therapists of all kinds to learn the fundamentals of this treatment modality and put it to use immediately.