Author Question: Following the completion of the cathartic phase of IPT for depression, the therapy will move toward: ... (Read 23 times)

joe · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

Following the completion of the cathartic phase of IPT for depression, the therapy will move toward:

a. consciousness-raising about the onset of interpersonal problems and depression.
b. development of improved social skills.
c. understanding the connection between past and current relationship problems.
d. working to change the interpersonal conditions that trigger depression.

Question 2

In a case of unresolved grief, an IPT therapist might facilitate catharsis by all of the following EXCEPT:

a. focusing on a client's interpersonal deficits.
b. exploring associated positive and negative feelings.
c. relating symptom onset to loss of the significant other.
d. considering possible ways of becoming involved with others.