Towards a refinement of cognitive therapy in light of interpersonal theory: I. Theory

This article is the first of a two-part series on the refinement of cognitive behavioral theory and practice in light of interpersonal theory. The objective of this article is to outline a systematic theoretical framework that can be useful in integrating cognitive interpersonal perspectives. It is argued that an integration of this type can be useful in guiding the use of the therapeutic relationship in cognitive therapy and in clarifying the...