Introduction to Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents (IPT-A)

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An Introduction to Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents (IPT-A) with Dr. Laura Mufson, PhD
1.5 CE Credits Available

Join us on Thursday, January 26th, 12:00-1:30 P.M. EST with Dr. Laura Mufson, developer of Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents (IPT-A) theory. Dr. Mufson is also the co-author of the prevention model (IPT-AST) and the model for preadolescent depression (FB-IPT). She has written numerous publications on adolescent depression, temperament, and psychopathology. Dr. Mufson conducts training workshops on IPT-A internationally.Learning Objectives:1)	To learn the basic principles of Interpersonal Psychotherapy for depression 	2)	To understand key IPT-A strategies and techniques This event is geared towards beginner, intermediate and advanced professionals. For more information email info@wellnessinstitute.org.Produced by the Wellness Institute, a division of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI).

<h3>About IPT-A:</h3>IPT-A is a time-limited (12–16 sessions) individual psychotherapy for adolescents ages 12–18 suffering from depression. IPT-A focuses on how relationship issues are related to the onset or ongoing occurrence of depressive symptoms.I﻿PT-A Will Help:1) Adolescents recognize their feelings and think about how interpersonal events or conflicts might affect their mood2) Improve communication and problem-solving skills3) Enhance social functioning and lessen stress experienced in relationships; and decrease depressive symptoms.

<h3>Accreditation Statement:</h3>The Wellness Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. TWI maintains responsibility for this program and its content.CE Credit: 1.5Social Workers, LMFTs, and LPC/LMHCs in many states can satisfy their continuing education requirements at APA-approved sponsor’s events.T﻿he Wellness Institute, the event planners, and the presenters receive no commercial support for this program.

<h3>A﻿bout Dr. Laura Mufson</h3>Dr. Mufson is the developer of the adolescent adaptation of interpersonal psychotherapy for depression (IPT-A) and is the leading expert on its use with depressed adolescents. She is co-author of the prevention model (IPT-AST) and the model for preadolescent depression (FB-IPT). She is the author of numerous publications on adolescent depression, temperament, psychopathology, and risk factors for psychopathology, as well as articles and book chapters on the treatment of adolescent depression and interpersonal psychotherapy. Dr. Mufson conducts training workshops on IPT-A internationally.

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