Interpersonal psychotherapy / Ellen Frank and Jessica C. Levenson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Frank, Ellen, 1944-

Levenson, Jessica C., author.

Contributor:

American Psychological Association

Series:

Theories of psychotherapy series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Interpersonal psychotherapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2011.

Summary:

"In Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Ellen Frank and Jessica Levenson provide a thorough review of how interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is ideally suited for the contemporary clinical climate that focuses on evidence-based practice. The authors outline the ironic origins of IPT, noting how this model was initially developed as a theoretical placebo for psychotherapy research. The promising outcomes from this placebo led to the creation of IPT as a stand-alone treatment for depression and other clinical concerns. As a time-limited approach, IPT is unique in that the clinical focus is less on the internal or intrapsychic and more on the interpersonal and social world of the client. The authors guide the reader through the theoretical foundations of the approach and the clinical stages of treatment by the use of detailed case examples and clinical illustrations. IPT is a widely researched approach, and the authors also examine the existing empirical data supporting its use across different populations and presenting concerns. The extensive empirical support for IPT makes this volume of the Theories of Psychotherapy "-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

History

Theory

The therapy process

Evaluation

Future developments.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-144) and index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (APA PsycNet, viewed July 20, 2026).

Other Format:

Print version: Frank, Ellen,1944- Interpersonal psychotherapy.

OCLC:

1393057901

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license