Table 1.
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy Session with Discussion Topics
| Therapy Session | Discussion Topic |
|---|---|
| 1. Individual | Patient goals, illness timeline, SRM-II. |
| 2. Individual | Interpersonal Inventory, define patient IPSRT focus areas, SRM-II. |
| 3. Group | Group orientation, define target times for daily routines, SRM-II. |
| 4. Group | Grief and medication adherence, SRM-II. |
| 5. Group | Interpersonal disputes and effect on daily routines, SRM-II. |
| 6. Group | Role transitions and effect on daily routines, SRM-II. |
| 7. Group | Review IPSRT strategies and application to daily routines, SRM-II. |
| 8. Group | Illness management, relapse prevention, and group termination, SRM-II. |
Note. Adapted from “Treating Bipolar Disorder: A Clinician’s Guide to Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy,” by E. Frank, 2005. Copyright 2005 by the Guilford Press.