Interpersonal Therapy and Feminist Therapy Concepts

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Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

A time-limited treatment that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and addressing the connection between these relationships and depression.

Termination phase in IPT

The last phase where the therapist and patient review progress, reinforce skills learned, and discuss options for future support.

Interpersonal problem areas

Specific relationship issues linked to depression such as grief, interpersonal disputes, role transitions, and interpersonal deficits.

Grief

The emotional reaction to the death of a significant person or pet.

Interpersonal disputes

Ongoing conflicts or disagreements with important people in a patient's life.

Role transitions

Challenges and distress associated with significant life changes or shifts in social roles.

Interpersonal deficits

Difficulties in initiating or sustaining relationships due to social isolation or poor communication skills.

Attachment theory

A psychological model that describes the dynamics of long-term interpersonal relationships, emphasizing the need for strong bonds and how their disruption can trigger depression.

Psychological oppression

The mental health issues experienced by marginalized groups due to sociopolitical limitations.

Gender socialization

The process of understanding how societal norms related to gender influence mental health experiences.

Power dynamics in therapy

Understanding and addressing how power imbalances affect therapeutic relationships and individual experiences.

Privilege

Unearned advantages or benefits individuals receive in society based on their social categories.

The personal is political

The concept that personal issues are informed by broader societal contexts and structures.

Stereotype threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's marginalized group, which can lead to anxiety and negative outcomes.

Egalitarian therapeutic relationship

A therapy structure that avoids power imbalances and promotes mutual respect between therapist and client.

De-centering

Moving away from a fixed viewpoint or single approach in therapy to embrace diverse methods.

Integrative therapy

A systematic combination of various therapeutic approaches tailored to client needs, as opposed to eclecticism which may be less structured.

Technical eclecticism

Selecting specific techniques from various therapies based on research-supported effectiveness for particular problems.

Common factors in therapy

Key elements shared across different therapy types that are believed to contribute to success.

Self-efficacy

The belief in one's capabilities to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Core skills of Motivational Interviewing (MI)

OARS: Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries used to improve client engagement.

Cultural competence in therapy

The ability to understand and effectively respond to cultural differences in therapy settings.