Deliberate Practice in Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Mastering Interpersonal Therapy Through Practical Exercises
Alexandre Vaz author Tony Rousmaniere author Scott Stuart author Olga Belik author Jessica M Schultz author Scott Fairhurst author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:American Psychological Association
Publishing:7th Jan '25
£40.00
This title is due to be published on 7th January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
This book offers a structured approach to mastering interpersonal psychotherapy skills through deliberate practice, enhancing both competence and personal style.
In Deliberate Practice in Interpersonal Psychotherapy, readers are introduced to a structured approach that blends theory with practical exercises designed to enhance interpersonal psychotherapy skills. This book emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice, which allows trainees to build competence in essential therapeutic techniques while simultaneously developing their unique therapeutic style. Through a series of carefully crafted role-playing scenarios, participants engage in hands-on learning that is both effective and engaging.
The exercises featured in Deliberate Practice in Interpersonal Psychotherapy are categorized into three levels of difficulty: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Each level presents common client questions and concerns, enabling clinicians to improvise authentic responses. With a focus on developing specific skills such as creating an interpersonal inventory and fostering social connections, the book guides trainees through the complexities of client interactions while encouraging personal growth.
Comprehensive step-by-step instructions are provided for each exercise, detailing how to master individual skills and adjust the difficulty as needed. Additionally, the book includes valuable guidelines for trainers and trainees to maximize the benefits of their training experience. By integrating these exercises into their practice, readers can expect to see significant improvements in their therapeutic abilities and client relationships.
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
ISBN: 9781433840463
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236 pages