Evaluating Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) Through a Biblical Worldview

1. Content Description

This continuing education program examines Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) as an evidence-based treatment modality through both a clinical and biblical framework. Participants will review the theoretical foundations of IPT, the research supporting its effectiveness, and the four interpersonal problem areas addressed within the model: grief, role disputes, role transitions, and chronic interpersonal difficulties. The program also explores current research on the relationship between social connection and mental health while evaluating where IPT aligns with biblical principles and where Scripture provides a broader understanding of human relationships, identity, suffering, and restoration. Practical case examples illustrate ethical approaches to integrating Scripture into treatment when clients request faith-based counseling, while maintaining professional standards, informed consent, and evidence based practice.

2. Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

Describe the theoretical foundations, primary goals, and evidence base of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).
Identify the four interpersonal problem areas addressed within IPT and explain how each contributes to psychological distress.
Evaluate the principles of IPT through a biblical worldview, distinguishing areas of alignment from areas in which Scripture extends beyond the model.
Apply ethical strategies for integrating Scripture into IPT-informed treatment when clients explicitly request Christian faith integration, while maintaining evidence-based clinical practice and professional ethical standards.
Differentiate between clinical concepts such as grief, forgiveness, reconciliation, boundaries, and church hurt in order to support treatment planning from both a psychological and biblical perspective.

3. Number of NBCC Hours

1.0 NBCC Continuing Education Hour

(Includes podcast instruction and supplemental companion reading material to meet instructional time requirements.)

4. Registration Requirements & Cost

Join the faith integration consultation circle and you will be able to enroll through the Christ in Private Practice learning platform.

Cost Options:

Included with CE Membership
Purchase individual on demand

5. NBCC Approval: Christ in Private Practice, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 8038. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Christ in Private Practice, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Target Audience:
Mental health professionals including:
LPCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, psychologists, and other behavioral health providers.

This course is approved for NBCC continuing education credit. Many licensing boards accept NBCC-approved CE; however, participants are responsible for confirming acceptance with their individual state licensing boards.

Instructional Level

Intermediate

Delivery Method

On-demand podcast training with supplemental materials

View our Refund, Grievance, and ADA Policies here.

1. Refund & Cancellation Policy

At Christ in Private Practice, Inc., we strive to provide high quality continuing education. If you are unable to attend a live virtual event or are unsatisfied with a recorded home-study course, our policy is as follows:

Live Virtual Events: Full refunds are available if requested at least 7 days prior to the event start date. Cancellations made within 7 days of the event may be eligible for a credit toward a future course.

On-Demand/Home-Study: Due to the digital nature of these courses, refunds are generally not provided once the course material has been accessed or the certificate has been issued.

Provider Cancellation: In the rare event that Christ in Private Practice, Inc. must cancel a live program, all registrants will be notified immediately and offered a full refund or a transfer to a rescheduled date.

2. Grievance Policy

Christ in Private Practice, Inc. is committed to conducting all activities in accordance with the NBCC Continuing Education Provider Policy. While we aim to provide a seamless experience, we understand that grievances may arise.

Submission: Participants may submit a complaint in writing to hello@christinprivatepractice.com within 30 days of the course completion.

Review: Camille McDaniel, LPC, will personally review the grievance within 10 business days of receipt.

Resolution: We will attempt to resolve the issue through direct communication with the participant. This may include providing a refund, offering a complimentary course, or adjusting administrative records.

Escalation: If a resolution cannot be reached, the participant has the right to contact the NBCC directly.

3. ADA Compliance & Accommodations

Christ in Private Practice, Inc. is dedicated to providing an inclusive learning environment. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we invite participants with special needs to contact us at hello@christinprivatepractice.com at least two weeks prior to a live event. We will make every reasonable effort to provide accommodations, such as closed captioning for videos or digital formats of printed materials, to ensure all clinicians can fully participate in our CE programs.

4. Non-Discrimination Policy

Christ in Private Practice, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, gender, or sexual orientation in any of its education activities or employment practices. While courses may discuss clinical work through a faith-based lens, participants are not required to adhere to any specific religious beliefs to receive NBCC credit.

Presenter / Bio & Qualifications

Camille McDaniel, LPC

Camille McDaniel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the founder of Healing Psychotherapy Practices of Georgia, LLC and Christ in Private Practice, Inc., where she equips mental health professionals through consulting, continuing education, and clinical training.

Camille has served as an adjunct professor in both undergraduate psychology and graduate-level counseling programs, with over seven years of experience in higher education. She has presented in university settings, mental health forums, and professional summits, and is an author of works focused on mental health and clinical practice.

Her work focuses on strengthening clinical discernment at the intersection of biological, psychological, and ethical practice. She specializes in the ethical integration of faith in counseling, helping clinicians apply their worldview in a manner that is both clinically responsible and aligned with professional standards.