Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents

Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents
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Publisher : Guilford Press
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9781609182267
ISBN-13 : 160918226X
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Download or read book Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents written by and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-01-24 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 model's conceptual and empirical underpinnings. Helpful session checklists and sample assessment tools are featured in the appendices.


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