Author: Pettit, Jeremy W

This book describes an interpersonal approach to depression therapy; it offers practical steps to help readers improve social skills, overcome dependency, and confront inhibitions that make them more vulnerable to feelings of depression.



This book offers a step-by-step program readers can use to make IPT work for them. Through its worksheets and exercises, readers learn to develop a more healthy and accurate self-perception of their own social skills. They are coached to practice assertive behaviors, overcome inhibitions, and conquer their fear of failure. By increasing their awareness to the link between mood and relationships, and by helping them change the way they relate to others, this book will help readers obtain significant relief from feelings of depression.