What is it about?
Synergies and differences of Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) and Mentalizing are highlighted in this paper with a case illustration. Both treatments seek to improve interpersonal effectiveness with complementary intentions: IPT promotes interpersonal problem solving in the context of stressful life events, and Mentalizing promotes understanding of the obstacles to this outcome.
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Why is it important?
The clinical synergies of mentalizing theory and practice in IPT depression treatment has potential to advance social learning in therapeutic processes to support interpersonal effectiveness, recovery and resilience especially for socially isolated individuals with interpersonal sensitivities.
Perspectives
Collaborating writing this paper with co-authors with shared interests and intersecting areas of expertise in IPT and Mentalizing was a pleasure. It is hoped it will be of use to trainees, clinicians and faculty.
Paula Ravitz
University of Toronto
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This page is a summary of: Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Mentalizing—Synergies in Clinical Practice, American Journal of Psychotherapy, March 2022, American Psychiatric Association,
DOI: 10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.20210024.
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