how to do interpersonal therapy
Interpersonal therapy focuses on the interpersonal relationships of the depressed person. The idea of interpersonal therapy is that depression can be treated by improving the communication patterns and how people relate to others. Techniques of interpersonal therapy include: 1  Identification of Emotion â Helping the person identify what their emotion is and where it is coming from. Example â Roger is upset and fighting with his wife. 2  Expression of Emotion â This involves helping the person express their emotions in a healthy way.