SW790-008 Kristine M. Konz, LMSW Interpersonal Psychotherapy ...

SW790-008 Interpersonal Psychotherapy Winter 2013

Kristine M. Konz, LMSW UMHS Rachel Upjohn Building 4250 Plymouth Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2700 Office: (734) 763-3729 Home: (734) 483-1738 Email: kkonz @umich.edu

Course Description The focus of this course is on the concepts, theory, principles and practice to the assessment and interpersonal psychotherapy of adults and adolescents with mood disorders. The course content reflects advanced material of current relevance for effective and evidence-based clinical social work practice. Specifically, this mini-course will provide updated training in the interpersonal psychotherapy treatment of mood disorders. This course will review diagnostic criteria and assessment, but will mainly focus on clinical skills and will be an interactive seminar type class.

Course Objectives Upon completion of the course students will be able to: • • • • •

Assess and diagnose people with mood disorders Understand the impact of various diversity dimensions (e.g. gender, race culture) during the assessment, diagnosis and intervention phases of the work Develop and implement evidence-based brief interpersonal psychotherapy interventions targeting mood disorders Plan and implement evidence-based interpersonal psychotherapy interventions that are targeting identified focus areas in a culturally sensitive and culturally competent manner Incorporate social work values and ethical principles in planning and implementing interpersonal psychotherapy for adults and adolescents with mood disorders.

Course Design and Format Class format will include presentation of didactic information, case studies and vignettes, small group work, videotapes, role plays and interactive discussions Course Requirements and Grading • • •

Regular attendance and class participation Presentation of an article or journal review about IPT or evidence- based practice Grading: Grade will be satisfactory or unsatisfactory for the course

Course Relationship to Social Work Ethics and Values Social work ethics and values will be addressed within the course as they pertain to issues related to working with people with mood disorders and their families. The NASW Code of Ethics will be used to give students direction about these ethical issues. Issues specific to interpersonal psychotherapy interventions will be given special attention, such as variations in treatment planning based on an individual’s needs and dysfunction, therapist ethical decision making, as well as the impact of the therapist’s values and reactions to mood symptoms and family interactions. This course will emphasize interpersonal psychotherapy mostly with adults with mood disorders but also discuss and review the implementation of this therapy with adolescents with these disorders within the context of evidence based practice and Social Work ethics and values. Topics and Required Reading Assignments 1st class

Interpersonal Psychotherapy- Overview of IPT

2nd class

Initial Phase-Interpersonal Inventory pp. 1-60 course text

3rd class

Choosing focus area- Grief, Role Disputes, Role Transition pp 61-103

4th class

IPT specific techniques pp 123-163

5th class

Termination of treatment pp 117-123

Text Weissman, M, Markowitz, J, Klerman, G (2000) Comprehensive Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy, New York, Basic Books

References Weissman, M, Markowitz, J, Klerman, G (2000) Comprehensive Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy, New York, Basic Books Stuart, S, Robertson, M (2003) Interpersonal Psychotherapy a Clinician’s Guide New York, Oxford University Press Frank, E, Kupfer, D, Thase, M, et. al (2005) Two- year Outcomes for Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy in Individuals With Bipolar Disorder Archives General Psychiatry/ Vol 62 Sep 2005