Interpersonal Therapy Flashcards
(22 cards)
What was the original purpose of Interpersonal Therapy?
To prevent relapse following an acute episode of major depressive disorder
This therapy has been adapted for various other disorders over time.
Disorders successfully treated with Interpersonal therapy:
- Chronic depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Binge eating disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Other disorders
The therapy was originally focused on major depressive disorder but expanded to other conditions.
What does the therapy focus on?
Current interpersonal factors contributing to a client’s symptoms
Interpersonal factors are seen as key elements in understanding and treating the client’s condition.
What model is Interpersonal therapy based on?
The medical model
This model views mental disorders as treatable medical illnesses.
What are the primary goals of the therapy?
- Relieve current symptoms
- Improve aspects of current interpersonal functioning
This is achieved through education and possibly medication.
How are clients assigned roles in this therapy?
Clients are assigned the sick role
This role allows clients to be ill without self-blame and to view their illness as temporary.
True or False: The therapy views mental disorders as permanent conditions.
False
The therapy emphasizes that mental disorders are treatable and temporary.
Fill in the blank: The therapy prescribes _______ to help relieve symptoms.
[psychiatric drug]
Medication is often a part of the treatment plan alongside therapeutic interventions.
What are the four problem areas that therapy focuses on?
- Interpersonal role disputes
- Interpersonal role transitions
- Interpersonal deficits
- Unresolved grief
These areas guide the therapeutic strategies employed.
What types of strategies are used in therapy?
- Encouragement of effect
- Communication analysis
- Decision analysis
- Role playing
Strategies are tailored to the specific problem area being targeted.
What is the primary focus of solution focused therapy?
Solutions to problems rather than the problems themselves
This approach is goal directed and collaborative.
What is emphasized in solution focused therapy regarding time perspective?
Focus on the present and future rather than the past
This helps clients concentrate on actionable steps.
What is the purpose of the miracle question in therapy?
To help identify treatment goals
It asks clients to envision how they would know if a miracle had occurred.
What do exception questions aim to identify in therapy?
Possible solutions to a client’s problems
They help clients recall times when the problem did not exist or was less intense.
Fill in the blank: The miracle question asks clients how they would know that a _______ had occurred.
miracle
This technique facilitates goal setting.
True or False: Solution focused therapy ignores the client’s strengths and resources.
False
It identifies personal strengths and resources to help achieve therapy goals.
What type of approach do solution focused therapists adopt?
Goal directed and collaborative
This approach fosters active participation from clients.
What is a question a therapist might ask to use the exception question technique?
Can you think of a time in the past two weeks when you did not argue with your son?
This helps highlight moments of positive behavior.
What are scaling questions used for?
To help clients evaluate their current status or progress toward achieving their goals.
Scaling questions can provide insight into a client’s feelings or experiences on a numerical scale.
Give an example of a scaling question.
On a scale from one to 10, with one being totally relaxed and 10 being the most stressed you’ve ever been, how stressed are you now?
This question quantifies the client’s stress level and facilitates discussion.
What is involved in each therapy session?
Asking questions, providing feedback, and assigning a task to the client to complete before the next session.
This structure helps maintain focus and encourages client engagement.
Fill in the blank: Each therapy session is structured and involves asking questions, providing feedback, and assigning a _______ to the client to complete before the next session.
task
