Interpersonal Therapy (IT) was introduced in the 1970s by Doctors Myrna Weissman and Gerald Klerman. IT is an evidence-based, short-term form of counselling that aims at improving one’s relationships and communication.
What it helps with
How it works
Early on
Together you look at the important people in your life and how things are going with each. You link changes in your mood to a conflict, a loss or a big life change.
As you go
You try new ways to say what you need, such as role-playing a hard talk with your partner or boss. Then you try it in daily life and talk about how it went.
Over time
You and your counsellor look back at what has changed and plan for future rough patches. You decide together how long to keep going.
Not sure? A free consultation can help you choose.
Where
About
Interpersonal Therapy (IT) was introduced in the 1970s by Doctors Myrna Weissman and Gerald Klerman. IT is an evidence-based, short-term form of counselling that aims at improving one’s relationships and communication. During interpersonal therapy, one can identify how relationships influence their emotional state and psychological condition. In No Fear Counselling, Interpersonal Therapy allows clients to have improved relationships, communication skills, and better coping strategies when dealing with major life changes.
Interpersonal Therapy (IT) involves the concept of how interpersonal relationships have a profound effect on our psychological state. Stressful interpersonal interactions cause anxiety, depression, bereavement, and emotional suffering.
The theory pays attention to current relationships but not to those that have happened before. Clients discover how their patterns of interaction, difficulties in communication, and major life events can influence their emotional state.
The therapy aims at improving the client’s communication skills, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and learning to cope with conflicts. Improved relationships lead to an improved emotional state.
Interpersonal Therapy (IT) involves the enhancement of communication among individuals. In therapy, patients examine existing relationships and the relationship styles that are causing problems for them. Therapists help the patients recognize these styles and find ways of overcoming them by coming up with better responses.
In addition, patients can learn skills to enhance communication, deal with conflict situations, and communicate their emotions to others and in addition, the technique enables the individual to cope with grief, deal with major transitions in life, and build social networks.
In the entire process, therapists assist the patients in developing good communication styles in a safe and supportive environment. With time, patients become emotionally healthy, more resilient, and confident.
Interpersonal Therapy (IT) may assist individuals in:
Interpersonal Therapy (IT) could be of use for those suffering from:
And those who wish to improve communication and build better relationships and support systems.
Interpersonal Therapy (IT) is practiced by our skilled therapists at No Fear Counselling to assist you with improving relationships, better communication skills and dealing effectively with emotional issues.
Our service includes Interpersonal Therapy (IT) to treat various mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, transitions in life and much more. We offer counselling services both in person at several locations in BC and online across all of Canada.
Healthy interpersonal relations are a key aspect of good emotional well-being. Interpersonal Therapy (IT) will allow you to communicate better, build healthy relationships and cope with problems in life.
Interpersonal Therapy (IT) is available at No Fear Counselling in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley, Victoria, Kelowna, Penticton, and via online counseling throughout Canada.
Counselling Therapist
In an interpersonal therapy (IT) session, you talk with your counsellor about what is going on in your relationships right now. You might look at a recent argument, a loss or a change at work, and how it affected your mood. Your counsellor may help you role-play a conversation or plan what to say. You can share as much or as little as you like.
Usually not much. IT focuses on your current relationships and recent events rather than your childhood. Your counsellor may ask about past patterns if they help explain what is happening now, but you decide what to share and when.
Many people find IT helpful when grief or low mood is tied to what is happening with the people around them. You and your counsellor look at the loss or change, how it has shifted your relationships, and ways to reconnect with support. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8, call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433), or call 911 if you are in danger.
IT centres on your relationships and the changes in them, while dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) teaches a set of skills for handling strong emotions and distress. In IT, the main work is looking at a key relationship issue and trying new ways to talk and connect. If you are unsure which one fits, our intake team can suggest counsellors who fit what you need.
Yes, IT is mostly talking, so it can be done by video. You can meet in person or online from anywhere in BC. We offer a free 15-minute consultation by phone or video to help you decide if you are not sure where to start.