Therapy, explained
Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
TherapiesEpisode 56 minNovember 23, 2025

Interpersonal therapy (IPT)

Mood and relationships move together. IPT treats low mood by working directly on the relationships around it.

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About this episode

Have you ever noticed how your relationships constantly affect your mood? In this episode, let's delve into Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), which navigates through conflicts within personal relationships!

Key takeaways

  1. 1

    Four common problem areas: grief, role transitions, role disputes, and isolation.

  2. 2

    Naming which area you are in makes the next step obvious.

  3. 3

    Communication analysis looks at what you said, what you meant, and what landed.

Try this tonight

Think of a recent tense conversation. Write what you said, what you actually meant, and what the other person probably heard.

Journal prompt

“Which relationship is affecting my mood most right now, and in which direction?”

Write about it