Deliberate Practice in Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Olga Belik, PhD, is chief psychologist and director of training at Child & Family Development Center in Providence Saint John's Health Center. She is also the national trainer and supervisor with the Interpersonal Psychotherapy Institute with a private practice in forensic psychology. She was chair of the California Psychological Association’s Division II: Training and Education in Professional Psychology. She earned an award for Distinguished Contributions to the Education and Training of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Psychologists from the American Psychological Association’s Board of Educational Affairs. Jessica M. Schultz, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and professor of psychology at Augustana College (Rock Island, IL). She has been engaged in clinical work and research in interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) for more than 15 years. Recognized as a fellow by the IPT Institute, her IPT training experience includes serving as a presenter, supervisor, and consultant for clinicians across the world. She coauthored the clinical guide Interpersonal Psychotherapy: Clinician’s Handbook (IPT Institute Press) and multiple articles related to IPT. In addition to her academic and training roles, Dr. Schultz maintains a small clinical practice.Scott Fairhurst, PhD, is the vice president of Outcomes, Training, and Special Projects at Pacific Clinics, a community mental health center in Southern California. As a clinician and program director for over 25 years, his work primarily focuses on children and adolescents with explosive behavior. Dr. Fairhurst has worked with clients in hospitals, residential treatment, and clinics. He promotes value-based care and democratizing clinical data so that clients, executives, clinicians, and supervisors can measure and manage what they consider to be important. He also offers training in de-escalation of suicidal thoughts and behaviors and conflict resolution. Scott Stuart, MD, is emeritus professor of psychiatry and psychology in the Departments of Psychiatry, Psychology, Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Iowa. He is also director of the Interpersonal Psychotherapy Institute, an international training organization, and an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles. He has received several teaching awards, including the John Clancy Teacher of the Year Award from the University of Iowa. Dr. Stuart is also the author of the Interpersonal Psychotherapy: A Clinician’s Guide. Alexandre Vaz, PhD, is director of training at the Sentio Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program and Sentio Counseling Center. He has authored many books on deliberate practice and psychotherapy training and is coeditor of the book series The Essentials of Deliberate Practice (APA Books). Dr. Vaz has held multiple committee roles for the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration (SEPI) and the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR). He is founder and host of “Psychotherapy Expert Talks,” an acclaimed interview series with distinguished psychotherapists and researchers. Tony Rousmaniere, PsyD, is program director of the Sentio Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program, and executive director of the Sentio Counseling Center. He has authored many books on deliberate practice and psychotherapy training and is coeditor of the book series The Essentials of Deliberate Practice(APA Books). In 2017, Dr. Rousmaniere published the widely cited article in The Atlantic Monthly, “What Your Therapist Doesn’t Know.” Dr. Rousmaniere supports the open-data movement and publishes clinical outcome data at drtonyr.com. He is president of Division 29 of APA.

"This book provides a cutting-edge approach to training a broad spectrum of providers in interpersonal psychotherapy. This is an important contribution to psychotherapy training that will be of interest to clinicians committed to providing quality, personalized, and “deliberate” clinical care. The clinical significance of this work is extraordinary." - Gregory G. Kolden, PhD, University of Wisconsin Department of Psychiatry, Madison, WI, United States "I wish Deliberate Practice in Interpersonal Psychotherapy had been available when I was training in interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) many years ago. The book offers exercises for the beginning--and also the experienced--psychotherapist that provide a wealth of material to improve the practice of IPT, a therapy that looks easy from the outside but is difficult to practice in the real world. This book will help greatly in getting therapists to practice IPT in an effective way." - Marc B. J. Blom, MD, PhD, Former President, Dutch Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy; Former Executive Board Member, Parnassia Group; and Department of Mood Disorders, PsyQ, The Hague, The Netherlands "This book provides detailed exercises with clear instructions to facilitate learning interpersonal psychotherapy for trainees at any level. Essential resources for supervisors about how and why to use each exercise are included. This is a must-have tool for interpersonal psychotherapy supervisors and learners alike." - Shannon N. Lenze, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States "This volume stands out in quality from others in the field. The writing is clear, and it is an essential resource for any therapist seeking to enhance their skills in interpersonal psychotherapy. The book combines updated theoretical support with a rare and invaluable practical component: a set of exercises that facilitates clinical practice for those who want to improve every day. The volume’s exercise tools are indispensable for those engaged in psychotherapeutic intervention, offering a progression that benefits both beginners and experienced professionals alike, fostering continuous improvement. The authors’ clarity in addressing complex topics and the embedded Kaizen philosophy make this a must-read for all practitioners committed to refining their skills and better serving their patients." - Ivandro Soares Monteiro, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Certified Psychotherapist; Founder and Director of the Academy of Interpersonal Psychotherapy; and University Professor, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, ICBAS Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Porto, Portugal

• Series PrefaceTony Rousmaniere and Alexandre VazAcknowledgmentsPart I. Overview and InstructionsChapter 1. Introduction and Overview of Deliberate Practice and Interpersonal PsychotherapyChapter 2. Instructions for the Interpersonal Psychotherapy Deliberate Practice ExercisesPart II. Deliberate Practice Exercises for Interpersonal Psychotherapy SkillsExercises for Beginner Interpersonal Psychotherapy SkillsExercise 1. Presenting the Interpersonal Inventory: Interpersonal Inventory IExercise 2. Exploring Interpersonal Relationships: Interpersonal Inventory IIExercise 3. ClarificationsExercises for Intermediate Interpersonal Psychotherapy SkillsExercise 4. Interpersonal Framing of DistressExercise 5. Helping the Client to Describe Their Distress and Need for SupportExercise 6. Reinforcement of Effective CommunicationExercises for Advanced Interpersonal Psychotherapy SkillsExercise 7. Communication AnalysisExercise 8. Generating Communication OptionsExercise 9. Mobilizing Social SupportExercise 10. Motivating Interpersonal ActionComprehensive ExercisesExercise 11. Annotated Interpersonal Psychotherapy Practice Session TranscriptExercise 12. Mock Interpersonal Psychotherapy SessionsPart III. Strategies for Enhancing the Deliberate Practice Exercises Chapter 3. How to Get the Most Out of Deliberate Practice: Additional Guidance for Trainers and TraineesAppendix A. Difficulty Assessments and AdjustmentsAppendix B. Deliberate Practice Diary FormAppendix C. Additional Approaches and Troubleshooting When Implementing the Interpersonal InventoryAppendix D. Sample Interpersonal Psychotherapy Syllabus With Embedded Deliberate Practice ExercisesReferencesIndexAbout the Authors