Intervention Model Paper

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The intervention model I’m choosing to best fit Laura and her relationships would be the interpersonal psychotherapy. The main focus of interpersonal therapy is based on the significance of interpersonal relationships in determining behavior and psychotherapy. Following in the footsteps of Freud, Jung, and Adler, Sullivan wanted to extend and further his understanding of mental illness and its effects on relationships. Since his venture he has now proclaimed the name “father of modern psychiatry”. Interpersonal therapy is time limited, focusing on repairing current relationships, identifying various resources and learning how to manage through crisis. Treatment usually lasts up to 16 weeks (depending on circumstances it may last longer). There are three phases of interpersonal therapy. The first phase is …show more content…

Interpersonal therapist target on the active role of depression rather than the cause of it. They contemplate on the problematic interactions that flourish when the client becomes depressed. Another key feature I find vital to have in the IPT model are the focus points on the problem area these include: grief, interpersonal disputes, role transitions, or interpersonal deficits. Greif is experienced when loss of a loved one or something has caused extreme sadness. Interpersonal disputes/ role disputes is what happens when the significant other are experiencing hardship. Role transitions are what happens when a client has trouble dealing with any type of alterations in social roles. Interpersonal deficits looks at the various patterns of isolation throughout the lifespan of the client. The client over her lifespan has had trouble being in and maintain relationships dealing with family, friends and significant others. She removes or refuses to go to any social events in fear of being

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