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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.
- Discusses the various theoretical and practical dimensions of Interpersonal Psychotherapy whilst focusing on those particularly useful in clinical practice, capturing the depth of an interpersonal approach whilst being highly readable and relevant to clinical work across a range of settings
- Featuring vivid clinical examples from everyday practice throughout and original illustrations
- Provides an overview of the application of Interpersonal Psychotherapy to a range of specific clinical groups (older adults, depressed preadolescents, adolescents and adults) and contexts (social anxiety, eating disorders, perinatal depression), allowing the reader to contextualise practice and learn how the principles and techniques can be applied in diverse practice settings
