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Interpersonal Therapy Training

WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON
PERINATAL CLIENTS

JANUARY 17 & 25, 2025 | 9-5PM MST
LIVE ON ZOOM | RECORDING WILL BE SENT
14 HOURS OF LEARNING | INVESTMENT: $199

Hosted by Laurel Hicks, PhD, LCSW, PMH-C, this live, interactive training is designed for mental health professionals looking to deepen their understanding of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), with a special focus on working with perinatal clients. Dr. Hicks brings unique expertise, having received training directly from the late Nancy Grote, PhD, a pioneer in IPT for perinatal people, and has implemented IPT in a NIMH-funded clinical trial.

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There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you ~ Maya Angelou

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Core principles of IPT and how it addresses depression, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges..
  • Specific adaptations of IPT for perinatal clients, including addressing role transitions, role disputes, and grief related to pregnancy and postpartum.
  • Techniques for conducting effective IPT sessions, building a therapeutic alliance, and supporting perinatal mental health.
  • Special considerations for working with partners and families, and strategies for termination and relapse prevention.

SUMMARY OF TRAINING

  • Identify the basic principles of IPT
  • Summarize the research literature regarding IPT
  • Treat patients using IPT principles
  • Identify patients for whom IPT would be an appropriate treatment
  • Conduct an Engagement Session
  • Conduct an Interpersonal Inventory
  • Create an Interpersonal Formulation and Summary
  • Describe the Biopsychosocial/Cultural/Spiritual model
  • Conduct a Role Play
  • Describe Role Disputes
  • Conduct Communication Analysis
  • Create a Transition Timeline
  • Describe the conclusion of IPT and maintenance treatment
  • Describe the 4 Attachment styles used in IPT
  • Describe the 3 IPT Problem Areas and strategies for addressing them
  • Describe the IPT approach for grief and loss
  • Understand the problem area of Complicated Pregnancy
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