Introduction to Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Depression

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Target Audience

Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is an evidence-based treatment for clients with a diagnosis of depression. This two-day webinar will focus on introducing practitioners to IPT. We will focus specifically on how to conduct IPT with depressed clients including the therapeutic role, techniques, and common issues. We will also review adaptations of interpersonal psychotherapy for both mood and non-mood disorders. Discussion of the use of IPT across cultures and adaptations for the use of IPT in group, conjoint, and telephone formats will be explored. A review of the epidemiology and diagnosis of depression will be provided, but will not be the focal point of the workshop. This workshop will focus primarily on using the treatment with adult clients, but will include some examples with adolescents.

Dates/Times
Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Friday, March 15, 2024 - 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
(Must Attend Both Days to receive credit)

Faculty
Betsy (Sarah E.) Bledsoe, PhD, MPhil, MSW

This presenter is being supported through a partnership between UNC-CH, School of Social Work and the NCAHEC Program.

Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page.

South Piedmont AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. South Piedmont AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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Objectives

• Discuss the epidemiology and diagnosis of depression and the historical and theoretical context of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT);
• Explain how to begin interpersonal psychotherapy including beginning IPT, identification of problem areas, and termination;
• Identify four interpersonal problem areas: grief, interpersonal disputes, role transitions, and interpersonal deficits;
• Describe the techniques in IPT and the therapist’s role;
• Examine common therapeutic issues and client questions;
• List adaptations of IPT for mood and non-mood disorders;
• Address special topics and additional training and resources.

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