Interpersonal Therapy Techniques

Yes. If you believe that it might be beneficial for your client, you can definitely incorporate other types of therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.

It zooms in on a client's interpersonal issues because the practice operates under the belief that people's relationships can impact their mental well-being. It is based on a client's significant relationships to help them communicate more effectively, navigate social situations healthily, and more.

A standard interpersonal therapy program should go on for 12 to 16 sessions. The first two or three is for establishing rapport and trust with the client and learning about their relationships. The bulk will be for helping them work through problems related to these relationships. The last two sessions should focus on how the client feels that their program is ending, what they've learned, their progress, and what they will do moving forward based on what they've gained in therapy.