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Mastering Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression
Learn evidence-based IPT techniques to treat depression through improving interpersonal relationships and communication.
Learn evidence-based IPT techniques to treat depression through improving interpersonal relationships and communication.
Discover the power of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) in treating depression with this comprehensive course led by Dr. Paula Ravitz. IPT is a brief, structured, evidence-proven treatment that helps individuals resolve interpersonal issues associated with depression. Through interactive lessons, case studies, and video demonstrations, you'll learn the theories, indications, and clinical practice guidelines for IPT. Explore the three phases of IPT treatment, focusing on grief, role transitions, role disputes, and interpersonal sensitivity. Gain practical skills in conducting interpersonal inventories, providing psychoeducation, and implementing effective communication strategies. This course is ideal for mental health professionals, therapists, and students seeking to enhance their clinical skills in depression treatment.
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What you'll learn
Understand the theoretical foundations and structure of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Master the beginning-phase tasks of IPT, including interpersonal inventory and psychoeducation
Develop skills in communication analysis and role-play techniques
Learn specific strategies for addressing grief in IPT
Explore techniques for managing role transitions and disputes in therapy
Understand approaches to treating interpersonal sensitivity and loneliness
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.8 Hours PreRecorded video
30 quizzes
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There are 9 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), a brief, structured, evidence-based treatment for depression. Students will learn the theoretical foundations, clinical guidelines, and practical applications of IPT. The curriculum covers the three phases of IPT treatment: beginning, middle, and ending. Participants will explore four key problem areas: grief, role transitions, role disputes, and interpersonal sensitivity. Through case studies, video demonstrations, and interactive exercises, learners will develop skills in conducting interpersonal inventories, providing psychoeducation, and implementing effective communication strategies. The course emphasizes the importance of cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed care, and adapting IPT techniques to individual patient needs.
Course information
Module 1 · 50 Minutes to complete
The IPT Model and Therapeutic Foundations
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
The IPT Beginning Phase
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
The IPT Middle Phase
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Focus-Specific IPT Middle-Phase Tasks: Grief
Module 5 · 39 Minutes to complete
Focus-specific IPT Middle-Phase Tasks: Role Transitions
Module 6 · 45 Minutes to complete
Focus-Specific IPT Middle-Phase Tasks: Role Disputes
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Focus-Specific IPT Middle-Phase Tasks: Interpersonal Sensitivity/Loneliness
Module 8 · 53 Minutes to complete
The IPT Ending Phase
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Leading Expert in Psychotherapy and Education
Dr. Paula Ravitz is a distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, where she also serves as a Senior Clinician-Scientist at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and a researcher at the Wilson Centre for Research in Education. An award-winning educator, Dr. Ravitz has been recognized with prestigious accolades such as the John Ruedy Award for Innovation in Medical Education and the Paul Patterson Award for Leadership and Innovation in Education from the Canadian Psychiatric Association. Her expertise lies in evidence-supported psychotherapies, particularly Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Behavioral Activation for Perinatal Depression, focusing on enhancing therapeutic alliances and clinical outcomes.Dr. Ravitz is also known for her contributions to psychotherapy education through her "Psychotherapy Essentials to Go" series, which has been instrumental in capacity-building projects across Canada and internationally, including Ethiopia. Her commitment to advancing mental health care through innovative teaching methods and research continues to influence both clinical practice and educational frameworks in psychiatry.
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