Full Description
This practical guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) covers the history and supporting theory, through to the most recent empirical evidence and practical aspects of delivery. The structure of IPT is covered in detail, allowing practitioners to use the book as a thorough guide to delivering therapy in their clinical practice. Numerous case studies are included to help readers learn through examples, as well as the key applications of IPT to a variety of disorders, including perinatal depression, social anxiety, bipolar disorder and eating disorders. An overview of various adaptations of the therapy for applications in different populations and settings is also covered, allowing the clinician to tailor therapy to different settings. Part of the Cambridge Guides to the Psychological Therapies series, offering all the latest scientifically rigorous and practical information on a range of key, evidence-based psychological interventions for clinicians.
Contents
Foreword Paula Ravitz; A Note from the Series Editor; Section 1. An Overview of the Model: 1. An Historical Overview of Interpersonal Psychotherapy; 2. The Supporting Theories of Interpersonal Psychotherapy; 3. A Brief Description of the Empirical Basis of Interpersonal Psychotherapy; Section 2. The Model of Interpersonal Psychotherapy into Practice: 4. The Basic Principles and Structure of Interpersonal Psychotherapy; 5. Assessment and Development of an Interpersonal Formulation in IPT; 6. The Techniques of Interpersonal Psychotherapy; Section 3. Application of Interpersonal Psychotherapy in Different Populations and Settings: 7. Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders; 8: Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) for Bipolar Disorder Holly A. Swartz and Danielle M. Novick; 9. Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Social Anxiety; 10. Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Perinatal Depression Lilian Wanless and Holly Wilson; Section 4. Application of IPT in Different Populations: 11. Family Based Interpersonal Psychotherapy (FB-IPT) for Depressed Preadolescents; 12. Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents (IPT-A); 13. Interpersonal Psychotherapy - Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) Christie Schueler and Jami F. Young; 14. Brief IPT (IPT-B) for Depressed Adults Holly A. Swartz with Patricia Graham; 15. Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Older Adults Marie-Geneviève Iselin; Index.



