INTERPERSONAL THERAPY: Principles, problem areas and phase based delivery of IPT and Interpersonal Social Rhythms Therapy for anxiety and depression.

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Consultant Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist

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Amongst very few Psychiatrists, to be a practitioner, trainer and RANZCP accredited faculty and supervisor of psychotherapy. Dr Shukla works with a stable foundation in psychotherapy, from formal training and extensive practice of psychotherapy and teaching of 15 years.

Winner of ‘Best Psychotherapy of the Year’ award in 2002, by the Indian Psychiatric Society and RANZCP accredited Faculty and Supervisor of Psychotherapy and Addiction Psychiatry, accredited Faculty Adult and C-L Psychiatry, he has extensive clinical experience: Lead Consultant in Psychiatry for specialist Addiction Psychiatry service (SUMITT), Crisis and Acute Treatment Team (CATT) and GP-Shared Care. Consultant in Acute Psychiatry Inpatient Unit, Community Mental Health, Adult Prevention and Recovery Centre (PARC). Currently working in private practice and a public Dual diagnosis rehabilitation centre.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Nitin Shukla has employment relationships with Orygen Youth Health, Harvester Private, and Dual Diagnosis Rehab. Dr. Shukla receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. Dr. Shukla has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Nitin Shukla has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Objectives

1. Improved understanding of the principles, theory and goals of Interpersonal therapy,
2. the ‘Interpersonal Triad’, and how the interpersonal focus differs from individual focus
3. Enhanced understanding through demonstration and practice of two basic premises, three factors contributing to distress or psychopathology, and four problem areas of Grief, Role disputes, Role transition and Interpersonal deficits to focus on, to be able to change ‘Interpersonal Triad’
4. Structure and delivery of IPT in three and IPSRT in four phases for anxiety and depression

Outline

• Principles, and theories of IPT. Goals of solving crises, and enhancing a sense of self-mastery, to improve relationships and build social networks
• Two basic premises of IPT, and the ‘Interpersonal Triad’
• Three factors contributing to distress or psychopathology
• Four Interpersonal problem areas to focus on - Grief, Role disputes, Role transition and Interpersonal deficits (or sensitivity) - to be able to change the Interpersonal Triad
• Three phases of IPT : Initial phase to Assess and Accept the link, Middle phase with four general and five specific strategies, and Final phase to build independence and efficacy.
• Principles of Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) and delivery in four phases

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