Global advances in interpersonal psychotherapy research: highlights from the biennial meeting of the International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Case Studies Within Psychotherapy Trials: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods presents a specific, mixed-methods approach, called the “Cases Within Trials” (CWT) model, to psychotherapy research combining the results from a randomized clinical trial (RCT); the results of richly and qualitatively detailed systematic case studies involving contrasting outcomes drawn from the experimental condition of the RCT; and a synthesis of the two types of knowledge. Chapter 4 of the book applies this model to a study of the application of a group-based, interpersonal therapy treatment—called “Interpersonal Psychotherapy—Adolescent Skills Training” (IPT-AST)—in preventing depression in adolescents. Finding a substantial statistical advantage of the interpersonal treatment over a “school counseling as usual” condition, the authors then analyze and compare the positive-outcome case of Menorka with the negative-outcome case of Shelly, both drawn from the IPT-AST condition.

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IPT Across Cultures and in Resource-Poor Countries

The Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽

10.1093/med-psych/9780190662592.003.0024 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 207-217

Author(s):

Myrna M. Weissman ◽

John C. Markowitz ◽

Gerald L. Klerman

Keyword(s):

World Health Organization ◽

International Society ◽

Research Training ◽

Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽

World Health ◽

Cultural Contexts ◽

Poor Countries ◽

The World ◽

Resource Poor ◽

Health Organization

This chapter covers the dissemination of IPT across cultures and in resource-poor countries such as Uganda and Ethiopia. Two important organizations are described: the World Health Organization and the International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy, a multidisciplinary, nonprofit, noncommercial international organization that is committed to the advancement of IPT through research, training, and dissemination. The principles of adapting IPT to different cultural contexts are straightforward, although IPT clinicians must proceed carefully in approaching cultures to which they do not belong. This chapter describes the development and results of IPT programs adapted for use with depressed patients in Uganda. As IPT proved easily transplantable to Uganda, it is likely to fit into many cultures with relatively minor adjustment. Implementation of IPT for humanitarian reasons is growing at an impressive pace.

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Training in IPT for PTSD

Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽

10.1093/med:psych/9780190465599.003.0013 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 142-144

Author(s):

John C. Markowitz

Keyword(s):

Clinical Experience ◽

International Society ◽

Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽

Treatment Manual ◽

Adherence To Treatment ◽

Manual Treatment ◽

Therapist Adherence

This short chapter describes training in IPT. This involves the need for clinical experience and experience in IPT; reading a treatment manual treatment manual, taping sessions, measuring therapist adherence to treatment, the importance of supervision, and attending a workshop. The International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy (ISIPT) is mentioned as a resource.

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