Web-Based Therapist Training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression: Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Training mental health professionals to deliver evidence-based therapy (EBT) is now required by most academic accreditation bodies, and evaluating the effectiveness of such training is imperative. However, shortages of time, money, and trained EBT clinician teachers make these challenges daunting. New technologies may help. The authors have developed the first empirically evaluated comprehensive Internet therapist training program for interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT).

Objective

The aim of this study was to examine whether (1) the training protocol would increase clinicians' knowledge of IPT concepts and skills and (2) clinicians would deem the training feasible as measured by satisfaction and utility ratings.

Methods

A total of 26 clinicians enrolled in th

SUBMITTER: Kobak KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5537562 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature