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Description of the Course
This 4-hour continuing education (CE) course provides comprehensive training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), an evidence-based treatment approach widely used to treat depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, social anxiety, and eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa.
Designed for mental health professionals including LCSWs, LMFTs, and LPCCs, this course teaches the core principles, structure, and clinical applications of IPT. Participants will learn how interpersonal relationships, role transitions, grief and loss, and interpersonal disputes contribute to emotional distress and how to effectively target these areas in treatment.
This IPT training course offers a clear, structured overview of all phases of treatment, including the initial phase (assessment and case formulation), middle phase (active intervention), termination phase, and maintenance phase (relapse prevention).
Through case examples, and guided exercise, clinicians will develop hands-on skills in applying IPT interventions, including interpersonal inventory, communication analysis, and problem area formulation.
By the end of this course, participants will gain both a strong theoretical foundation in Interpersonal Psychotherapy and practical, evidence-based tools they can immediately integrate into clinical practice with clients.
Learning Objectives:
Participants who complete this course will be able to:
1.Articulate the underlying three theories of IPT
2.Define the change theory of IPT
3.Articulate the goals of the initial phase
4.Describe the three problem areas and interventions for each.
Meet the Instructor
Sharon Greene, LCSW, brings a wealth of experience and passion to her work as a clinician, educator, and trainer. For over 25 years, she has dedicated her career to supporting adults, youth and families through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care.
Sharon currently serves as the Training Director at Providence Saint John’s Child and Family Development Center, a nonprofit devoted to providing high-quality mental health services to children and their families. She is also an experienced educator, having taught graduate-level social work courses as adjunct faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California and California State University, Northridge.
A certified therapist, supervisor, and trainer in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) through the Interpersonal Psychotherapy Institute, Sharon has spent the last 15 years training and supervising clinicians in this highly effective model. She has seen firsthand the impact of IPT in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, and she is committed to equipping clinicians with the skills they need to bring these powerful interventions into their own practice.
Course Outline
CONTENT WRITER:
Sharon Greene, LCSW, is a highly experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, clinical supervisor, and nationally recognized trainer with over two decades of expertise in clinical supervision, mental health education, and leadership.
She holds certification through the IPT Institute as a clinician, supervisor, and trainer, and has extensive experience applying Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) across diverse clinical settings with a wide range of clients. Her work is grounded in evidence-based practice, with a focus on practical application in real-world clinical settings.
Sharon currently serves as the Training Director at Providence Saint John’s Child and Family Development Center, a respected nonprofit agency in Los Angeles that provides comprehensive mental health services to children and families. Since 2007, she has led the center’s training program, where she:
- Designs and delivers clinical supervision curricula
- Oversees the development of new clinicians
- Ensures high standards of ethical and effective clinical practice
A dedicated educator, Sharon has been adjunct faculty in the Graduate Schools of Social Work at:
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- University of Southern California (USC)
- California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
Since 2008, she has taught advanced clinical practice to MSW students, integrating theory, research, and hands-on application to prepare clinicians for effective and ethical practice.
Sharon is also a nationally recognized trainer in Clinical Supervision, having trained mental health professionals across the United States. Since 2003, she has provided direct supervision to pre-licensed clinicians, supporting their path toward licensure with an emphasis on:
- Reflective practice
- Multicultural competence
- Clinical excellence
With her unique combination of academic, administrative, and frontline clinical experience, Sharon brings a deep understanding of effective, competency-based supervision in real-world settings. Her courses are structured, practical, and grounded in evidence-based models, making them highly applicable for supervisors at all levels.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE:
This course is designed for:
- Beginning, intermediate and advanced licensed mental health clinicians
C.E. CREDIT:
- 4 Clinical Continuing Education Credits
COURSE DELIVERY: RECORDED ASYNCHRONOUS DISTANCE
This asynchronous distance learning course, developed by Sharon Greene, LCSW, combines expert clinical instruction with AI-assisted video content to enhance clarity, engagement, and learning.
The material is delivered through professionally designed video lessons, using AI-supported tools to visually reinforce key concepts and clinical applications.
This format allows you to:
- Learn at your own pace
- Revisit key concepts as needed
- Engage with content that is both clear, structured, and clinically relevant
COURSE CREATED:
· 3/19/2026
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion after finishing the course and passing the posttest with a score of 80% or higher. You will have up to three attempts to pass the posttest. The certificate is issued immediately once you have completed both the posttest and the course evaluation, which are located in the final section of the course. After completing both requirements, your certificate will automatically appear on the screen. Please print or save a copy for your records.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you contact us at mentalhealthcehub@gmail.com prior to utilizing your course, you may receive a tuition refund less a $10 cancellation fee.
GRIEVANCE POLICY:
Your satisfaction is our goal. If you have any grievances, please email: sharongreenelcsw@gmail.com
ADA NEEDS:
We are happy to accommodate your ADA needs, please email: mentalhealthcehub@gmail.com
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Sharon Greene, LCSW email: mentalhealthcehub@gmail.com
Phone number:
310-922-3275
Sharon Greene, LCSW & Associates, ACE provider ID #295, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/4/2024-9/4/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits.
