Deliberate Practice in Interpersonal Psychotherapy

This book provides a cutting-edge approach to training a broad spectrum of providers in interpersonal psychotherapy. This is an important contribution to psychotherapy training that will be of interest to clinicians committed to providing quality, personalized, and “deliberate” clinical care. The clinical significance of this work is extraordinary. -- Gregory G. Kolden, PhD, University of Wisconsin Department of Psychiatry, Madison, WI, United States
I wish Deliberate Practice in Interpersonal Psychotherapy had been available when I was training in interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) many years ago. The book offers exercises for the beginning--and also the experienced--psychotherapist that provide a wealth of material to improve the practice of IPT, a therapy that looks easy from the outside but is difficult to practice in the real world. This book will help greatly in getting therapists to practice IPT in an effective way. -- Marc B. J. Blom, MD, PhD, Former President, Dutch Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy; Former Executive Board Member, Parnassia Group; and Department of Mood Disorders, PsyQ, The Hague, The Netherlands
This book provides detailed exercises with clear instructions to facilitate learning interpersonal psychotherapy for trainees at any level. Essential resources for supervisors about how and why to use each exercise are included. This is a must-have tool for interpersonal psychotherapy supervisors and learners alike. -- Shannon N. Lenze, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
This volume stands out in quality from others in the field. The writing is clear, and it is an essential resource for any therapist seeking to enhance their skills in interpersonal psychotherapy. The book combines updated theoretical support with a rare and invaluable practical component: a set of exercises that facilitates clinical practice for those who want to improve every day. The volume’s exercise tools are indispensable for those engaged in psychotherapeutic intervention, offering a progression that benefits both beginners and experienced professionals alike, fostering continuous improvement. The authors’ clarity in addressing complex topics and the embedded Kaizen philosophy make this a must-read for all practitioners committed to refining their skills and better serving their patients. -- Ivandro Soares Monteiro, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Certified Psychotherapist; Founder and Director of the Academy of Interpersonal Psychotherapy; and University Professor, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, ICBAS Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Porto, Portugal