GradingOverview of SchedulePSYCHOLOGY 374 CLINICAL PRACTICUM July 2009 - June 2010 Friday; 9:00AM to 10:30PM Room 100 Dewey Hall Instructor: Karen M. Fondacaro, Ph.D. Office: Room 114A, John Dewey Hall Office Hours: By appointment E-Mail: [email protected] Voice Mail: (802) 656-5715 / BTPC (802) 656-2661 BTPC Clinic Coordinator: Jamila Thomas BTPC Teaching Assistants: Ana Kuny Yael Nillni Victoria Marini (Fall semester) Required Texts: Barlow, D.H. (Ed.). (2002). Clinical handbook of psychological disorders (3rd Edition.). New York: Guilford Press. Kazdin, A.E. & Weisz, J.R. (Eds.). (2003). Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Children and Adolescents. New York: Guilford Press. American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press, Inc. Course Overview and Objectives: This course provides students with an overview of evidence-based treatment with an emphasis on cognitive/ behavior therapy for child, adolescent and adult psychological clinical cases. The specific goals are: 1) to gain skills in developing comprehensive clinical case conceptualizations 2) to gain specific knowledge of cognitive/ behavioral principles /frameworks underlying treatment for a variety of clinical concerns; 3) to learn how to formally present a clinical case with constructive feedback; 4) to gain experience using video-taped sessions & supervision; 5) to gain experience teaching specific assessment/treatment strategies to fellow students; and 6) to gain confidence and skill as a scientist-practitioner in effectively conducting cognitive/ behavior therapy for a variety of psychological disorders. Assignments: Class Participation and Clinical Case Presentations (25%)Class participation is an important component of this class and includes being actively involved in class discussions, role-plays, techniques, and/or debates. Students will be concurrently involved in a clinical placement at the BTPC and providing treatment for a variety of mental health issues. Each student will be encouraged to provide 1) at least one video-taped session of a clinical case; 2) at least one presentation of a specific in-vivo technique; 3) at least one formal presentation as a member of a Vertical Team. Video Taped Clinical Session (25%) After receiving client consent, you will video tape a clinical session and prepare to share your work with fellow classmates. Video technology should be checked prior to class and it is your responsibility to make sure it is functioning properly for review. For confidentiality purposes, tapes, cd’s, or dvd’s should be destroyed immediately after class. Demonstration with In-Vivo Techniques (25%) This In-Vivo class demonstration will involve teaching a class for approximately 30-45 minutes. During the first part of the demonstration you should briefly review the state of the art treatment for an area of clinical concern, followed by a critical evaluation of one or more recent treatment outcome studies. Remember to emphasize the strengths and limits of knowledge regarding socio-cultural factors (e.g., race, gender, socioeconomic status). The second part of the demonstration involves teaching the class a therapeutic technique using live role-plays of a session(s). Techniques may include, but are not limited to: cognitive-restructuring, interoceptive exposure, in vivo exposure, narrative exposure, trauma- focused CBT, parent-training techniques, creating a hierarchy, systematic desensitization. Creative teaching is encouraged. Additionally, props or “field trips” can be used to enhance learning about in vivo techniques. You are welcome to suggest additional readings on your topic. Formal Vertical Team Presentation (25%) Each Vertical Team will have the opportunity to present a formal presentation. You should participate in this presentation, using the BTPC vertical team power point framework as a guide. Also, a constructive feedback form will be used by your classmates in order to enhance learning. Grading Grading will be discussed in classOverview of Schedule July 10, 2009 Introductions and Discussion of BTPC Policy and Procedures July 23, 2009 Training for Working with Interpreters in Thursday Mental Health Treatment 5-8pm July 24, 2009 Developing and Utilizing Conceptual Frameworks Video –taped session review - Yael Nillni July 31, 2009 Enuresis Treatment Protocol – Emily Garai Video-taped session review – Krista Reincke August 14, 2009 Motivational Interviewing In-Vivo Technique – Jamila Thomas August 21, 2009 Anxiety Disorders Video-taped session review- Teresa Leyro September 3, 2009 Policy and Procedures Orientation Thursday 9am -1pm for All Students September 4, 2009 Adolescent/Externalizing Disorders In-Vivo Technique – Victoria Marini September 11, 2009 Confidentiality Review Developing and Utilizing Treatment Plans September 18, 2009 Global Mental Health Video-taped session review– Krista Reincke September 25, 2009 NESTT TrainingOctober 2, 2009 Child Anxiety Disorders In-Vivo Technique – Claire Gilligan October 9, 2009 Dr. Rosen’s Vertical Team Presentation October 23, 2009 Substance Use Disorders Video taped session review – Ana Kuny October 30, 2009 CBT and Personality Disorders November 6, 2009 Conceptual Framework In-Vivo Technique – Lilya Sitnikov December 4, 2009 BTPC Policy and Procedure Review December 11, 2009 Dr. Hoza’s Vertical Team Presentation December 18, 2009 Eating Disorders Video-taped session review – Lilya Sitnikov January 8, 2010 Refugee Mental Health In –Vivo Exposure Technique –Ana Kuny January 15, 2010 Dr. Solomon’s Vertical Team Presentation January 22, 2010 Process of Termination with Clients In-Vivo Exposure Technique – Yael Nillni January 29, 2010 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Video-taped session review – Claire Gilligan Trauma and Treatment of PTSD February 5, 2010 In-Vivo Technique - TaraFebruary 12, 2020 Conducting Standardized Assessments Video-taped session review - Lilya February 19, 2010 Parent Training Skills Video-taped session review – Emily Garai March 5, 2010 Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse March 12, 2010 Dr. Fondacaro’s Vertical Team Presentation March 19, 2010