Introduction The film titled, Interpersonal psychotherapy: A Case of Post-partum Depression was highly interesting (Stuart, 2010). It actually hit home for me. Post-partum Depression is a condition that is faced by several mothers of newborns. It is in my opinion, that Mr. Scott Stuart did a great job utilizing Rebecca’s strengths and support system to alleviate the symptoms of depression she was experiencing. Although the film did not appear to report of all the sessions that were conducted, it served as a great overview of how to conduct sessions using the Interpersonal Therapy Model.
Key Points There were a number of key points provided throughout the reading. One area that I focused on included the four areas of change mechanisms. The four areas covered included: “enhancing social support, decreasing interpersonal stress, facilitating emotional processing, and improving interpersonal skills” (Lipsitz & Markowitz, 2013, p.1135). It amazed me to see how Mr. Scott Stuart utilized those change mechanisms to decrease the depressive symptoms that Rebecca was feeling. The way this was done appeared to be very natural. Another key point noted was the defining of the interpersonal problem and the category in which the problem falls. The four categories consist of grief, role transition, role …show more content…
Mr. Scott Stuart gathered a wealth of information by allowing Rebecca to tell her story. At my place of employment, I have an assessment with several questions that need to be answered by the clients. After viewing the way Mr. Stuart conducted his session with Rebecca, I feel confident that I can gather more information from my clients if I allow them to tell their story and then hone in on areas that needs more attention. This is something I am considering incorporating in my