The Bipolar Disorder Center in the Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences will host a two-day Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) Workshop.
IPSRT, an evidence-based psychotherapy for adults and adolescents suffering from bipolar disorder, was created and developed by Ellen Frank, Ph.D. and Holly Swartz, M.D. at the University of Pittsburgh. This treatment combines a behavioral approach to increasing the regularity of daily routines (social rhythms) with an interpersonal approach to coping with interpersonal life stress and social role problems.
This workshop will consist of an overview of the treatment and assumes no prior knowledge of IPSRT. Ellen Frank and Holly Swartz will lead the workshop, focusing on the theoretical rationale for IPSRT and on developing skills needed to conduct individual and group IPSRT.
Health Discovery Building (HDB)
Room 1.208 (HDB Auditorium)
1701 Trinity St, Austin TX, 78712
April 19-20, 2018
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course participants should be able to:
- Explain the rationale for and principles of IPSRT;
- Provide their patients suffering from bipolar disorder and related mood disorders with a set of tools and strategies to improve their social rhythm stability and mood;
- Initiate IPSRT in an individual or group format in outpatient setting.
PRESENTERS
Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, Emerita
University of Pittsburgh
Professor of Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, and other mental health professionals who work with patients suffering from bipolar disorder, depression, or related mood disorders.
REGISTRATION LEVELS
Professional Level (Non-University of Texas employees) $600.00
University of Texas employees $300.00
Students $200.00
We have limited availability and registration will be completed on a first-come, first-served basis.
To register or if you have any questions, please contact Esteban Desantiago at desantiago@austin.utexas.edu or 512.495.5358.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Jorge Almeida, MD, PhD – Director, Bipolar Disorder IPU /Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Holly Swartz, MD – University of Pittsburgh – Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Ellen Frank, PhD – University of Pittsburgh – Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Professor of Psychology
Daphney Augustin, MHA – Senior Administrative Program Coordinator, Clinical IPU
Esteban Desantiago – Senior Administrative Associate, Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences