Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents

About this book

Grounded in extensive research and clinical experience this manual provides a complete guide to interpersonal psychotherapy for depressed adolescents (IPT-A). IPT-A is an evidence-based brief intervention designed to meet the specific developmental needs of teenagers. Clinicians learn how to educate adolescents and their families about depression work with associated relationship difficulties and help clients manage their symptoms while developing more effective communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills. The book includes illustrative clinical vignettes an extended case example and information on the models conceptual and empirical underpinnings. Helpful session checklists and sample assessment tools are featured in the appendices.