The Interpersonal Process Approach (IPP) is a unique approach to individual therapy, which integrates an individual’s relational experiences, their thoughts about themselves, and their familial experiences to bring about an awareness of how these three domains impact one’s present circumstances.
Through our life experiences, we all develop patterns of relating to others and to ourselves. These patterns are often formed early in life and can influence how we navigate current relationships, handle stress, and perceive our own worth.
How IPP Works
In the Interpersonal Process Approach, the therapist focuses on the "here-and-now" dynamic between the therapist and the client. By exploring these moment-to-moment interactions, we can identify unconscious patterns—often referred to as maladaptive interpersonal cycles—that keep an individual stuck.
- Relational Awareness: Understanding how you project past relationship dynamics onto current ones.
- Familial Context: Examining how childhood environment shapes modern emotional responses.
- Present Application: Using the therapeutic relationship as a laboratory to practice new, healthier ways of relating to the world.
By bringing these hidden patterns into conscious awareness, our clients are empowered to choose different responses, leading to deeper personal satisfaction and more authentic connections with others.