Perinatal IPT (Interpersonal Psychotherapy) Training

In this online, interactive IPT training workshop, we will cover the following:

a brief history of IPT
common factors - and what makes IPT, IPT - principles, characteristics, etc
when to use IPT
attachment styles
managing suicide risk in individual and group IPT

We will talk about the phases of IPT:

the timing and format of each session
tasks of each phase
specific techniques used

Practising each technique:

I do live demonstrations of some of the techniques and show video vignettes of others (with examples from perinatal patients). We will do numerous break-out sessions throughout the training so that everyone can practice and develop some comfort and confidence using every technique. I aim to have each participant develop an ability to be able to do each technique by the end of the workshop. After I demonstrate a technique or show a video demonstration, you will be divided into groups of 3 - one will be the therapist, one the patient, and one the "observer". After the first person takes his/her turn and you've had a chance to have some discussion in your small groups, we'll come back to the larger group to share your learning points. You will then return to the break-out rooms to switch roles and repeat. So everyone really learns in a safe and supportive way and can leave the workshop ready to use the various skills. For those new to IPT, I will also be happy to recommend IPT supervisors.

Focal Areas of IPT:

I explain in detail the four Problem Areas or Focal Areas of IPT, and how to determine which one to choose. This becomes the focus of the therapy.

Q&A:

I do a Q&A to cover any general or perinatal mental health questions people may have.

Certification:

A certificate of completion will be given to those who attend the full training program. Participants can send this to the IPT Institute and after doing a brief test (takes about 10 minutes) that they send you electronically and paying their fee, they will then award you with a Perinatal IPT-A Certificate. With this certification, you can go on to complete the certification to become an IPT therapist, and eventually a supervisor, and/or trainer.

Dates:

The training workshop takes place over 4 days in April 2023 - April 12/13, 19/20 over 4 1/2 hours each day, from 11am-3:30pm EST (Toronto time zone), and will include some mingling and networking time.

Pricing:

Super early bird rate: save $80 if you register before Jan 31, 2023. Free bonus--course workbook included!

Early bird rate: save $50 if you register before Mar 20, 2023.

Group rate: Save $25 per person if you sign up with a group of 3 or more (after Jan 31) -- invite your friends!

The regular price of the training is USD $647.

Student rate: $497 - please upload your student card and a letter from your program with your expected date of graduation (e.g., a screenshot of your acceptance letter).

Rate for Low and Middle Income Country therapists: we have special rates so please email us for pricing information--we do not want the cost of training to prevent the dissemination of this highly effective and much-needed therapy.

If you're in a higher income country, please consider if you can help by giving a donation--small or large, every bit helps!--to help fund those in low and middle income countries.

Questions:

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us: maternal wellness clinic at gmail dot com. We are here to help and can't wait to have you join us!

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