IPT Training and Events: 2009

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IPT Research and Training at Columbia University, New York

Myrna Weissman leads a monthly IPT case conference to provide a forum for investigators doing research on IPT with children and adults to discuss clinical problems, and generate research opportunities. The case conference is held at Columbia University/ New York State Psychiatric Institute, room 127. If you are going to be in New York and would like to present a case or attend, please notify Lena Verdeli for time and place:

verdelih@child.cpmc.columbia.edu , Tel (212) 543-5262

IPT Training Tapes

  • Videotape: The Psychotherapy Core of the Child intervention Center at Columbia (Dir. M. Weissman, Co-dir. L. Mufson, Coordinator L. Verdeli) is producing an IPT training videotape, that will demonstrate basic principles and techniques in IPT and IPT-A (for depressed adolescents).
  • Audiotapes: The Psychotherapy Core has audiotapes and an educational booklet of the IPT institute at the AACAP conference in 10/00, containing the following presentations:
    • M. Weissman, Ph.D: Interpersonal Psychotherapy: Origins and Theory
    • L Mufson, Ph.D: Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents
    • T. Gallagher, Ph.D: IPT for Depressed Adolescents-Group Format

To order your IPT training tape or DVD please forward a check made
payable to Columbia University in the amount of 25 USD to:

Attn:

Hernan Hernandez
New York State Psychiatric Institute
1051 Riverside Drive, Unit 24
New York, NY 10032

Upon receipt of your payment Hernan will forward to you the training tape or
DVD (indicate your preference). Please provide Hernan with the address you
would like to send the tape/DVD to. There will be a small charge to cover duplication and postage.

Enquiries to Hernan Hernandez email: HernanH@childpsych.columbia.edu
Phone: 212 543 6292.


4 Day Workshop In Interpersonal Psychotherapy - United Kingdom

Location: Alfred Hill Centre, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK

Dates: 9th –12th November 2009

Time: 9am – 4.30pm

Fees: £600.00

Presenters: Jonathan Baggott, Chris Langham, Lesley Mcgrain, Lesley Meadows, Debbie Whight

Contact: Lynne Reeve 0116 225 6230 e:lynne.reeve@leicspart.nhs.uk

Description: This four day accredited workshop will provide a basic understanding of the theory and practice of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).


Interpersonal Psychotherapy For Eating Disorders, UK

Location: Alfred Hill Centre, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK

Date: 13th November 2009

Time: 9:30 am - 4:15 pm

Fees: £85

Presenters: Dr Jonathan Baggott, Chris Langham, Lesley Mcgrain, Lesley Meadows, Debbie Whight

Contacts: Lynne Reeve 0116 225 6230 e: lynne.reeve@leicspart.nhs.uk Description: Overview of IPT and its application to treat BN and EDNOS spectrum disorders


Introductory and Advanced workshop in Interpersonal Psychotherapy in Iowa City

Location: Iowa City, Iowa USA

University of Iowa Conference Center, Old Capitol Mall in Iowa City.

Dates: Introductory course: 25 and 26th September, 2009

Fees: Option A Two day course $250

Option B One day advanced only course $150


Presenters: Prof Scott Stuart & Joy Moel

Registration: Registration and payment for the course can be completed on-line at www.uihealthcare.com/IPT

Description:

IPT is an empirically supported psychotherapy which has demonstrated efficacy for both adults and adolescents.  The two day advanced course meets requirements for Level A training in IPT, and CME credits will also be available. 


3 day IPT training program, London, UK

Course Facilitators: Dr Anthony Bateman, Dr Roslyn Law, Dr Alessandra Lemma, Dr Andrew Flynn.
Course Director: Dr Roslyn Law, Chair IPTUK
Course Dates: 7th - 9th September 2009
Course Fees: £600
Description: This 3 day course will cover the knowledge and research base for IPT, with an introduction to clinical practice in the model. Participants will be offered the option of undertaking further training following the course in the form of group/individual supervision.
The London group offering this course consists of experienced clinical psychologists and psychiatrists, all of whom have been involved in IPT practice, training and supervision for over a decade.

Contacts: For further information, and to book your place, please visit the Anna Freud Centre website: http://www.annafreudcentre.org/shortcourses.php?id=115


Intermediate IPT Course Event, Toronto, Canada

Title: Intermediate IPT Course

 

Location: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 33 Russell St, Toronto, Ontario

 

Dates: 29th Jan - 25th Jun 09

 

Times: 19.00 - 21.00

 

Fees: $395 CAD

 

Presenters: All instructors are IPT trainers and clinical researchers:
Paula Ravitz, MD FRCPC, Laurie Gillies PhD CPsych, Ed McAnanama, MSc, M.Ed. OT. Reg(Ont.)

 

Contacts: Genevieve Poulin: Tel: 416-535-8501 Ext.6017
E-mail: cme@camh.net

Website:   http://www.camh.net/education/Continuing_medical_education/intermediate_interper_therapy09.pdf

 

Description: The Intermediate IPT Course is a new longitudinal skill-based psychotherapy course. The format features interactive didactic
and case-based presentations by faculty and attendees
in which principles are applied to practice. Clinical
issues and dilemmas will be reviewed in detail including
challenges of therapeutic engagement, working
with adolescent or geriatric patients, the working
through of interpersonal problems and the activation of
social networks.

Other Info: Suitable for psychiatrists, GP-psychotherapists, psychologists
social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, and other
mental health clinicians who have introductory knowledge
of IPT.


OBJECTIVES
- Improve engagement with challenging patients
- Expand repertoire of therapeutic approaches
that include activation of social networks with
improved communication


2 day IPT workshop in Portugal

IPT Workshop

Location: Porto, Portugal

Dates: 5th & 6th Jun 2009

Fees: 300 Euros

Presenter: Scott Stuart, M.D. University of Iowa, Interpersonal Psychotherapy Institute

Information: application forms can be found at www.orasi.pt or by e-mailing geral@orasi.pt. Additional information about IPT training can be found at www.uihealthcare.com/IPT.

Description: A two day course in IPT for clinicians and researchers. The course meets level A standards for IPT training and is certified by the IPT Institute. This workshop is sponsored by ORASI


2 day IPT workshop in France

IPT Workshop in France

Location: Tain l'Hermitage, France

Dates: 15th & 16th Jun 2009

Presenter: Scott Stuart, M.D. University of Iowa, IPT Institute

Contacts: Please contact Oguz Omay at oguz.h.omay@gmail.com for registration details. More information on IPT training can be found at www.uihealthcare.com/IPT

Description: Training in Tain l'Hermitage, France for clinicians and researchers in IPT. The two day course will cover both basic and advanced IPT techniques, and meets Level A standards for IPT training.


Third Brazilian Interpersonal Psychotherapy Formation Program- Brazil

Dates 28th Mar 09 -  28th Nov 09 Monthly Saturday class

Time: 9am–5pm

Fees and Currency: 300,00 brazilian real/mounth

Presenters: Marcelo Feijo Melo, MD, PHD; Fernando Lacaz, MD; Rosaly Ferreira Braga Campanini MSc; Mariana C. Pupo, MD; Aline Ferri Schoedl, MD

E-mail: alinescho@yahoo.com.br

Event Description: Study group of Federal University of São Paulo – UNIFESP

Information: The onsite class will provide the theoretical background and teach the original model, strategies and techniques to deliver interpersonal psychotherapy for depressed patients. Adaptations to the model to treat other disorder, e.g. eating disorders, bipolar disorders, postpartum depression will be provided through seminaries. Includes teaching and supervision to students.