Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy (PIT) Worksheet

Category	Description
Understanding Your Patterns	Reflect on a recent conflict in a relationship. What emotions did you feel, and how did you respond?
Exploring Childhood Influences	Think about your relationship with a primary caregiver. How has this relationship shaped your expectations in other relationships?
Identifying Repetitive Themes	Identify a theme or pattern that recurs in your relationships. Why do you think this pattern continues?
Examining Emotional Responses	Describe an instance where you felt misunderstood by someone. What was your immediate emotional response and how did you handle it?
Role-Playing Different Outcomes	Imagine a recent interpersonal issue. How could you have responded differently? What might have changed the outcome?

References

Sullivan, H. S. (1953). The Interpersonal Theory of Psychiatry. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.

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