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Interpersonal psychoanalysis

Interpersonal psychoanalysis is a type of therapy where you talk to a therapist about your feelings and experiences in your relationships with other people. The therapist helps you understand how your past experiences have influenced how you interact with others and how those interactions can affect your emotions and behavior now. This therapy is focuses on how people relate to each other rather than just on their individual thoughts and feelings. It aims to help you improve your relationships by understanding your patterns of thinking and behavior so you can communicate better and have more fulfilling connections with others.