Emphasizing
the Interpersonal in Psychotherapy:
Families and Groups in the Era of Cost Containment
Claude Villeneuve, M.D. 2001. 149 Pages.
8 Hours CE Credits
40 Questions: True/False and Multiple Choice
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This course explains the the concepts underpinning Interpersonal therapy and compares the Interpersonal approach to alternative orientations such as classic psychoanalysis. The material describes the advantages of conceptualizing the individual as part of an inter-personal system of intimate relationships, and involving the family (and/or significant others) in addressing the individual's clinical problems. The course offers practical guidance in applying the Interpersonal approach to specific populations and problems.
Learning Objectives:
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Discuss underlying theorectical concepts of the Interpersonal orientation.
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Explain how the Interpersonal approach differs from the Psychoanalytical approach.
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List the Interpersonal therapeutic levers for correcting relationship disturbances.
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Recognize the benefits and uses of conjoint therapy in the Interpersonal model.
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Express how Interpersonal concepts are applied to individual, conjoint, and group therapy formats.
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State how the Interpersonal orientation benefits persons in selected age groups and conditions.
Course Outline:
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Overview
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Shortcomings of Individual Psychotherapy
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The Interpersonal Orientation
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Conjoint Therapy
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Group Approaches
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Conjoint and Group Therapy for Adolescence and Old Age
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Conjoint and Group Therapy and Psychiatric Conditions
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Integration of Conjoint and Group Therapy