interpersonal therapy

American  

noun

1. a type of psychotherapy that focuses on conflicts in one's personal relationships.

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Example Sentences

The guidelines underline the strong evidence base for well-established first-line treatments, including a number of medications, as well as psychological treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy and behavioural activation.

From Science Daily

Two approaches have been studied the most: cognitive behavioural therapy and interpersonal therapy.

From Nature

The second approach, interpersonal therapy, helps people to communicate better with others, and so to obtain more support from friends and family.

From Nature

The number of therapists or health workers available to provide cognitive behavioural courses or interventions based on interpersonal therapy is vastly inadequate, even when it comes to treatment.

From Nature

The other involved interpersonal therapy, including coping skills and role-playing exercises to help manage stress and relationship conflicts.

From New York Times