COST: R4 795

DESCRIPTION: 

Interactional Pattern Analysis is a groundbreaking procedure for diagnosis in psychotherapy, altogether different from earlier approaches within the field of mental health. It provides a completely new approach, which is easy to apply and retains the essential uniqueness of the individual, and a very systematic and orderly procedure that takes the “guesswork” out of psychotherapy.

The IPA is very different from other traditional approaches, such as DSM, which tries to fit the individual into predetermined diagnostic categories, thereby stripping them of their unique qualities and resulting in a loss of potentially valuable information needed to help them. It was developed by Charl Vorster (Professor of clinical psychology at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University and Professor Extraordinary at the North-West University) who established that our mental well-being is directly related to the nature and quality of our relationships or interactions with others. This is the reason why after an enjoyable or satisfying interaction we tend to feel better about ourselves, whereas after an unpleasant or unsatisfying interaction the opposite.

The IPA has been validated by an extensive doctoral research study that established that optimally effective interpersonal relationships go hand in hand with high levels of mental well-being (Van Den Bergh, 2008; Vorster, Roos, & Beukes, 2013).

KEY INSIGHTS:

It helps to answer various issues that people encounter:

• Why do I keep feeling this way?
• What is it about this relationship that makes me feel so good?
• What about this interaction results in me being annoyed, frustrated, or hurt?
• Why am I misunderstood or not seen by others?
• Why am I having the same relationship problems over time?
• Why do I feel so drained and unfulfilled?
• What can I do to handle conflict better?

The IPA identifies and utilises the individual’s unique interpersonal communication and interactional style to change how they are relating or interacting which leads to the resolution their original difficulty.

This process is deeply person-centred, empowering, and gives clear structure and direction to therapy.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

This comprehensive workshop is for

• Psychologists or Intern-Psychologists,
• Registered Counsellors,
• Psychiatrists or Medical Practitioners,
• Occupational Therapists, or
• Social Workers 

Trained in mental health care, treatment, and rehabilitation.

WHY ATTEND? 

• learn from a thought leader in IPA: Dr Warwick Phipps has contributed extensively to this body of knowledge. 
• Deep therapeutic insights: Gain practical therapeutic insights from innovative application of the IPA in therapy. 
• Systemic integration: Enhance your therapeutic skills by integrating systems thinking with innovative approaches.

CPD POINTS: 16 General

CONTACT DETAILS: 

072 564 1193 | 011 805 5594 | info@therapyworkscentre.com 

Visit our website for more information or to purchase your workshop visit https://therapyworkscentre.com/store/

VENUE: 

Therapy Works Health Care Centre

37 Albertyn Street Vorna Valley Midrand 1686 

Therapy Works Health Care Centre offers therapy and assessment for adults and children of all ages. We offer Cogmed®, an evidence- based program for attention deficit and learning difficulties. We also provide education and training for mental health care practitioners wanting to advance their knowledge of treatment, therapy and assessment. Therapy Works is committed to supporting ongoing lifelong professional learning or continuous professional development for mental health care practitioners.