THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Course Number: SW393R2 Instructor’s name: Beth Pomeroy, Ph.D. [email protected] Unique Number: 61890 Office Number: SSW 3.122E Semester: Fall 2001 Office Phone: 232-3405 Meeting Time/Place: Mon. 11:30-2:30 pm Office Hours: Mon. 2:30-4:30 and By Appointment THEORIES & METHODS OF INTERVENTION WITH INDIVIDUALS I. Course Description This course will examine current therapeutic and self-help approaches used with adults in residential and out-patient mental health and clinical social work settings. The course will focus on critical and comparative analysis of the differential applications of theories and skills utilized in varying treatment and self-help modalities at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Special vulnerabilities and ethical concerns for these practice populations will be examined. II. Prerequisite(s) This course is required of MSSW students in the Clinical Social Work concentration. Completion of the MSSW foundation year coursework or advanced standing status is the necessary pre-requisite for enrollment in this course. III. Course Objectives 3. Critically evaluate selected contemporary theories and practice techniques utilized by social workers in clinical social work settings. 4. Analyze ethical issues and personal values specific to practice in clinical social work settings. 3. Demonstrate ability to design, assessment and intervention plans related to selected contemporary methods of treatment in social work settings. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of how to integrate and apply therapeutic treatment techniques with self-help and support programs, 5. Demonstrate treatment techniques formulated out of contemporary theories, for use with clients with varying characteristics such as gender, age, culture, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and ability, 6. Discuss how social work’s commitment to social and economic justice influences and differentiates social work’s use of treatment approaches in clinical social work practice settings. IV. Teaching Methods - 1 -Teaching methods will include lecture, group discussion, group exercises, audio-visual materials and when possible, selected guest lecturers. V. Required and Recommended Texts, and Materials Required 1. Brandell, J.R. (1997). Theory and Practice in Clinical Social Work. New York, NY: The Free Press. TEXT 2. Zaro, J. S., Barach, R., Nedelman, D. J., & Dreiblatt, I. S. (1977/99). A guide for beginning psychotherapists. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. • Course packet at Speedway Copies at Dobie Mall. • Your choice of one of the following novels is required: • Jamison, K. R. (1996). An unquiet mind: A memoir of moods and madness. New York, NY: Random House. [ISBN 0-67976-330-9] • Pelzer, D. (1995). A child called “It”: One child’s courage to survive. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [ISBN 1-55874-366-9; Library Call No. HV883.C2P45]; Pelzer D. (1997). The Lost Boy. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [ISBN 1-55874-515-7] • Slater, L. (1998). Prozac diary. New York, NY: Penguin Putnam. [ISBN 0 14 02.6394 2 (pbk.); Library Call No. RC464.S58A3 1998] • Goldberg, M. (2000). Bee Season. New York: Knopf [ISBN: 0385498802]. • Rubio, G. H. (2001). Icy Sparks. New York, NY: Penguin USA (Paper); [ISBN: 0142000205]. • Lamb, W. (1999). I Know This Much Is True. Regan Books; [ISBN: 0060987561]. • O’Dell, T. (2001). Back Roads. Signet Paperbacks; [ISBN: 0451202341]. Recommended APA (1994). American Psychological Association Publication Manual, 4th Ed. Washington, DC: APA. American Psychiatric Association. (1993). DSM-IV. Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Association. Turner, F.J. (1996). Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches, 4th ed. New York, NY: The Free Press. TEXT Note: The DSM-IV is an important resource for this and other classes during your MSSW studies and Field Practicuum. Useful Resource Materials Becker, H.S. (1986). Writing for social scientists: How to start and finish your thesis, book, or article. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. Beebe, L. (1993). Professional writing for the human services. Washington: NASW Press. Note: Chapter 2 focus is on basic writing techniques; chapter 8 focus is on journal submissions. Bloom, R.L. (1992). Planned short-term psychotherapy: A clinical handbook. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. - 2 -Corey, G. (1996). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 5th Ed. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole. Note: Provides nice overview of theories and techniques related to psychoanalytic, existential, person-centered, gestalt, reality, behavior, cognitive-behavior, and family systems therapies. Daley, D.C., Moss, H.B., & Campbell, F. (1993). Dual disorders: Counseling clients with chemical dependency & mental illness. Center City, MN: Hazelden. ISBN 0-89486-449-1. Library Call No. RC564.68.D35 1993. Duplessis, G., McCrea, M., Viscoff, C., & Doupe, S. (1993). What works: Innovation in community mental health and addiction treatment programs. Toronto, Ontario: Canadian Scholars' Press. Gerhart, U.C. (1990). Caring for the chronic mentally ill. Itasca, IL: F.E. Peacock. ISBN 0-87581-333-X. Library Call No. 89-061482. Granvold, D.K. (1993). Cognitive and behavioral treatment: Methods and applications. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole. Inciardi, J.A. (Chair) (1994). Screening and assessment for alcohol and other drug abuse among adults in the criminal justice system. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, #7. Rockville, MD: USDHHS, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). Provided by Instructor. Isaacson, E.B. (Ed.) (1991). Chemical Dependency: Theoretical approaches and strategies working with individuals and families. New York: Haworth Press. Kahn, M.D. (1991). Between therapist and client: The new relationship. New York: W.H. Freeman. ISBN 0-7167-2194-5 (pbk.). Library Call No RC480.8.K34 1991. Kaufman, E. (1994). Psychotherapy of addicted persons. New York: Guilford. Loewenberg, F.M. and Dolgoff, R. (1992). Ethical decisions for social work practice. Itasca, Ill.: F.E. Peacock Press. Note: Review for ethics and values related to confidentiality and informed consent, client rights and professional expertise, value neutrality and imposing values, equal