Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) addresses myers-briggs through its strong evidence base: most myers-briggs is connected to relationship problems, and improving relationships improves myers-briggs.
The Four IPT Focus Areas for Myers-Briggs
IPT targets one of four interpersonal problem areas that typically accompany myers-briggs:
- Grief: Loss and bereavement contributing to myers-briggs
- Role disputes: Conflicts in important relationships driving myers-briggs
- Role transitions: Life changes creating adjustment-related myers-briggs
- Interpersonal deficits: Limited social skills or relationships sustaining myers-briggs
IPT vs. CBT for Myers-Briggs
While CBT targets thoughts and behaviors, IPT targets relationships and communication. Both are highly effective for myers-briggs — the best choice depends on the primary driver.
What IPT for Myers-Briggs Looks Like
IPT for myers-briggs typically runs 12-20 sessions, with early sessions identifying the interpersonal focus area, middle sessions working on it, and later sessions consolidating gains.