Interpersonal therapy considers how current relationships and life events relate to mood. This introductory map focuses on a loss, role change, disagreement, or difficulty connecting. It does not assume that relationships are the sole cause of distress.
How to use this page
Choose one current interpersonal situation. Describe the event, its effect, and a support need without reconstructing every past relationship.
Link the event and daily impact
Notice what changed in contact, expectations, or role and how the period has affected your mood or functioning. A timeline can be rough and brief.
Choose a focused question
Identify what you want help with: expressing a need, clarifying expectations, finding support, or adjusting to a changed role. Use a clinician's guidance for a treatment plan.
Reflection prompts
Use these questions in conversation, on paper, or in the downloaded PDF. You may adapt or skip a prompt.
- What relationship event or role change is most relevant now?
- What changed in expectations, contact, or support?
- How has this period affected my mood or daily functioning?
- What specific interpersonal question would I like to work on in therapy?