Health and Human Dysfunction

PP 7320

Health and Human Dysfunction

Fall 2007

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INSTRUCTOR:

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Dr. Schreier

PHONE:

312-8040810
(9:00 AM – 5:00 PM weekdays only)

EMAIL:

FAX:

ALT PHONE:

312-8040810
(9:00 AM – 5:00 PM weekdays only)

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Title / Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-IV-TR).
Author(s) / American Psychiatric Association (2000).
Copyright
Publisher / Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association Press
ISBN / (ISBN: 0890420254).
Edition / Fourth Edition Text Revision
Title / Culture and mental illness: A client-centered approach
Author(s) / Castillo R. J.
Copyright
Publisher / Brooks/Cole
ISBN / (ISBN: 0534345581)
Edition / 1997
Title / Practical guides in psychiatry: The psychiatric interview 2nd edition.
Author(s) / Carlat, D. J. (2005).
Copyright
Publisher / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN / (ISBN: 0781751861)
Edition / 2005. 2nd Edition
Title / Addressing cultural complexities in practice: A framework for clinicians and counselors.
Author(s) / Hays, P. (2001). Washington, DC:
Copyright
Publisher / American Psychological Association
ISBN / .(ISBN: 1557987688)
Edition
Title / Personality disorders in modern life 2nd edition.
Author(s) / Millon, T., Millon, C. M., Meagher S., Grossman S., Rowena R. (2000).
Copyright
Publisher / Wiley & Sons.
ISBN / (ISBN: 0471237345)
Edition / 2nd edition
Title / DSM-IV Made Easy: The clinician’s guide to diagnosis.
Author(s) / Morrison, J. (1995).
Copyright
Publisher / New York, NY: Guilford Press.
ISBN / (ISBN: 0898625688)
Edition

Any other special testing materials, etc? YES NO

If so, please provide complete information in regards to this instrument.

Name/Edition of Instrument: ______

Publisher/Other Info: ______

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This Course Requires the Purchase of a Course Packet: YES NO

However, students are responsible for visiting the professor website with additional postings;

Schreier, D. (2006; 2007). Health & Human Dysfunction: Syllabus, handouts , website (this syllabus and related web postings/reading assignments, available at http://www.thecolorsoftherainbow.com/studentresources.htm

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Argosy University

COURSE SYLLABUS

PP7320

Health and Human Dysfunction

Faculty Information

Faculty Information

Faculty Name: Daniela E. Schreier, Psy. D.

Campus: Chicago Loop Campus

Contact Information: phone 312-804-0810 (between 9:30 AM and 5 PM; Monday through Friday only)

email:

website: www.thecolorsoftherainbow.com

Student web: http://www.thecolorsoftherainbow.com/studentresources.htm

Office Hours: by appointment only

Short Faculty Bio: Dr. Schreier obtained her Psy. D. in Clinical Psychology with Minors in Diversity and Forensics at

ISPP Chicago. Her professional interests are in the areas of diagnostics, diversity, correctional & forensic psychology with special interest in custody evaluations.

Teaching Assistant: Matthew Lauer
Contact Information:

Course description:

This course provides an overview on the assessment, etiology, description, and treatment of adult and child psychopathologies (DSM-IV Axis I and Axis II).Included will be a critical examination of DSM-IV as a diagnostic taxonomy designed to standardize the classification of mental disorders. A biopsychosocial approach considering the interplay of genetic, developmental, genetic, and cultural elements will be considered in the context of diagnostic and therapeutic relevance.

This course provides an overview of different theoretical approaches regarding the nature and definition of health and dysfunction. The role of contextual factors, including history, culture, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation will be addressed.

The course is designed to familiarize the student with case conceptualization, the continuum of psychological processes and with differential diagnosis of the various clinical syndromes. The format of the course is didactic as well as experiential.

Course Pre-requisites: None

Required Textbook:

American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition Text Revision

(DSM-IV-TR). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association Press. (ISBN: 0890420254).

Castillo, R. J. (1997). Culture and mental illness: A client-centered approach. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole. (ISBN: 0534345581)

Carlat, D. J. (2005). Practical guides in psychiatry: The psychiatric interview 2nd edition. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams &

Wilkins (ISBN: 0781751861)

Hays, P. (2001). Addressing cultural complexities in practice: A framework for clinicians and counselors. Washington, DC: American

Psychological Association. (ISBN: 1557987688)

Millon, T., Millon, C. M., Meagher S., Grossman S., Rowena R. (2000). Personality disorders in modern life 2nd edition. Hoboken,

NJ: Wiley & Sons. (ISBN: 0471237345)

Morrison, J. (1995). DSM-IV Made Easy: The clinician’s guide to diagnosis. New York, NY: Guilford Press. (ISBN: 0898625688)

Schreier, D. (2006; 2007). Health & Human Dysfunction: Syllabus, handouts , website (this syllabus and related web postings/reading

assignments, available at http://www.thecolorsoftherainbow.com/studentresources.htm

Reader: Articles, links, handouts for this class are posted on the instructor’s website.

Technology: Pentium III CPU/ Windows 98; 128MB RAM printer; Microsoft Office: Acrobat (full version); Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 (PC), 5.0 (MAC), or Netscape Navigator 4.08; Norton Antivirus.

Course length: 15 Weeks

Contact Hours: 45 Hours

Credit Value: 3.0

Program Outcomes:

The Doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at Argosy University Chicago Campus is an APA accredited program (APA, 750 First St. NE, Washington, DC 20002, 202-336-5500). This program is designed to educate and train students so that they may eventually be able to function effectively as clinical psychologists. To ensure that students are prepared adequately, the curriculum provides for the meaningful integration of theory, training and practice. The Clinical Psychology program at Argosy University Chicago Campus emphasizes the development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills essential in the formation of professional psychologists who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. Specific objectives of the program include the following:

·  Goal 1: Prepare professional psychologists to accurately, effectively, and ethically select, administer, score, interpret, and communicate findings of appropriate assessment methods informed by accepted psychometric standards and sensitive to the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.

o  Objective 1a: Accurately and ethically administer and score various psychodiagnostic instruments.

o  Objective 1b: Accurately interpret and synthesize assessment data in the context of diversity factors, referral questions, and specific objectives of the assessment, and organize and communicate results in writing and orally.

o  Objective 1c: Examine psychometric properties of psychological assessment instruments, and use that knowledge to evaluate, select, administer, and interpret psychological tests and measures appropriate for the client, the referral question, and the objectives of the assessment.

·  Goal 2: Prepare professional psychologists to select, implement, and evaluate psychological interventions consistent with current ethical, evidence-based, and professional standards, within a theoretical framework, and with sensitivity to the interpersonal processes of the therapeutic relationship and the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.

o  Objective 2a: Synthesize the foundations of clinical psychology, including psychopathology, human development, diagnosis, diversity, ethics, and various therapeutic models in clinical applications.

o  Objective 2b: Select, plan, and implement ethical and evidence-based interventions with sensitivity to the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.

o  Objective 2c: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to effectively implement and participate in psychological consultation and supervision.
Objective 2d: Demonstrate personal development and self-reflective capacity, including growth of interpersonal skills, and therapeutic relationships.

·  Goal 3: Prepare professional psychologists to analyze the complexity and multidimensionality of human diversity, and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to understand diverse worldviews and the potential meaning of social, cultural, and individual differences for professional psychological services.

·  Goal 4: Prepare professional psychologists to examine the historical context and the current body of knowledge of biological, cognitive, affective, developmental, and social bases of human functioning.

·  Goal 5: Prepare professional psychologists to critically evaluate the current and evolving body of scholarly literature in psychology to inform professional practice.

The Master’s Program in Clinical Psychology has been designed to educate and train students to enter a professional career as MA level practitioners. Argosy University/Chicago Campus provides students an educational program with all the necessary theoretical and clinical elements that will allow them to be effective members of a mental health team. The program introduces students to basic clinical skills that integrate individual and group theoretical foundations of applied psychology into appropriate client interactions and intervention skills. In addition, the Program offers excellent preparation for those considering application to the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology.

Course Objectives:

1. To identify essential clinical features in order to classify mental disorders in adults and children using DSM-IV TR taxonomy.

2. To demonstrate comprehension if the biopsychosocial model and of the relationship between mental disorders and their etiology, including the role of biological, gender, family, and cultural influences.

3. To learn fundamental aspects of clinically proven interventions for the most common disorders.

4. To learn how to use the DSM system of differential diagnosis, and will develop a critical understanding of this system’s clinical value and limitations.Assessed through class discussion, written case formulations, and written personal statement.

5.To conceptualize cases by applying and integrating theoretical concepts with specific clinical material.

6. Students are expected to exemplify professional behaviors in their acquisition of the course content and demonstration of learning. Such behaviors include: the ability to receive and integrate feedback, the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries the ability to modulate affect (appropriate to the activities of the course), openness to different perspectives, and demonstration of collegial and respectful relationships with faculty and peers. When group work is required, students are required to work collaboratively contributing effectively to the group and actively learning from others.

Course objectives are assessed through class and group participation, written assignments and quizzes.

Assignment Table

All readings are due before the actual class. This includes the readings for week one (1). It is your responsibility to check to instructor’s website for article, handout, and link postings: http://www.thecolorsoftherainbow.com/studentresources.htm

Week / Topics / Assignments
Week 1 / Course Overview:
Introduction to DSM IV-TR
Introduction to Axis II personality disorders and the concept of disorder and dysfunction versus distress / Syllabus
Millon, Chp 1: Personality Disorders: Current Concepts and Classical Foundations
Hays, Chp 1: Seeing the Forest and the Trees
DSM-VI TR xxiii-37
Check web for articles/handouts on website
Week 2 / The importance of context in understanding
human functioning:
Contemporary Perspectives:
Feminist-Multicultural Approach
Culture and Personality
Gender and Personality
Classification systems and the DSM-IV TR: Mental Retardation coded on Axis II / Millon, Chp. 2 Contemporary Perspectives
Hays, Chp 3; Chp 8
Castillo, Chp 1: Why culture?
Check web for articles/handouts on website
Week 3 / Personality Disorders: Cluster A / Millon, Chp: 10, 11, 12
DSM-IV TR: pp. 685-701
Hays, Chp 4 & 5
Check web for articles/handouts on website
Week 4 / Personality Disorders: Cluster B
QUIZ 1
DUE: Turn in selection of mental disorder for research paper / Millon, Chp: 5, 6, 7
DSM-IV TR: pp. 701 – 717
Check for articles/handouts on website
Week 5 / Personality Disorders
Cluster B / C / Millon, Chp: 4, 8, 9, 12
DSM-IV TR: pp. 718-730
Check for articles/handouts on website
Week 6 / Personality Disorders Cluster C concluded
QUIZ 2
The Biopsychosocial Model
DSM IV: Introduction to Axis I
Child & Adolescent Psychopathology: Conceptual, theoretical, and diagnostic issues;
Pervasive Developmental
Disorders (Autism);
Disruptive Behavior
Disorders; ADHD
(in adults and
children) / Hays, Chp 6, 7
DO: Visit the Center for the Study of Autism
website at http://www.autism.org!
DSM-IV TR: Disorders usually first diagnosed
in infancy, childhood, or adolescence
DSM-IV-TR: 2 sections: Pervasive
Developmental Disorders and
Attention-Deficit and Disruptive Behavior
Disorders
Check web for articles/handouts on website
Week 7 / Cognitive Disorders: Delirium
and Dementia
Countertransference Journal Exchange / DSM-IV-TR: Delirium, Dementia and Amnestic and other Cognitive
Disorders
Morrison Chp. 1
Hays, Chp. 8
Check web for articles/handouts on website
Week 8 / Anxiety Disorders
Including PTSD/ASD/ RTS
YOUR TOPIC CHOICE FOR THE LAST MEETING IS DUE / DSM IV-TR: section on Anxiety Disorders; Separation Anxiety
Morrison, Chp 6
Castillo, Chp 10
Check web for articles/handouts on website
Class Handouts for Reading
DO: Visit the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
Information website at:
http://www.calib.com/nccanch/pubs/ otherpubs/harmswav. cfrn. Read the article entitled, In harm's way: Domestic violence and child maltreatment
Morrison, Chp 17
Check web for articles/handouts on website
Week 9 / Mood Disorders: Depressive Disorders and Bipolar Disorder
Cognitive-behavioral perspective.
QUIZ 3 / DSM - IV – TR: Mood Disorders
Morrison, Chp. 5
Castillo, Chp t. 12
Hays, Chp 9
Check web for articles/handouts on website
Week 10 / Psychotic Disorders
Research PAPER DUE / DSM - IV - TR: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
Morrison, Chp 4
Castillo, Chp 14
Hays, Chp 10
Week 11 / Substance Related Disorders / Chemical Dependency Treatment
Addictions beyond substance abuse
Eating and Sleep Disorders
Countertransference Journal
Exchange / DSM - IV - TR: Substance-Related Disorders
Casebook: Chp 13
Morrison, Chp 3
Castillo, Chp 9
Web/Handouts
DSM-IV-TR: 2 sections: Eating Disorders/ Sleep Disorders
Morrison, Chp 11 & 12
Castillo, Chp 8
Hays, Chp 10
Check web for articles/handouts on website
Week 12 / QUIZ 4
Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders / DSM - IV - TR: Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
Morrison, Chp 10
Castillo, Chp 7
Hays, Chp 11
Check web for articles/handouts on website
Week 13 / Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders Continued
Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders
Countertransference Journal DUE (including final summary entry) / DSM-IV-TR: 2 sections: Somatoform Disorders and Dissociative Disorders, also, for the exam, read Appendix A, Decision Trees
Casebook: Chp 7
Morrison, Chp 7 & 9
Castillo, Chp 11 and 13
Check web for articles/handouts on website
Week 14 / Adjustment Disorders; Multiple pathways to Healing / DSM - IV - TR - Adjustment Disorders; Other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention (731-742); Additional Codes (743-744)
Morrison, Chp 14 & 18
Castillo, Chp 15
Check web for articles/handouts on website
Week 15 / Topic of yr choice: E.g. Psychopathy - Sociopathy in comparison to Antisocial Personality D/O; Hare PCL
Or Infanticide/Neonatice/Filicide
OR Munchhausen by Proxy

Grading Criteria

Attendance/participation / 125
Countertransference Journal / 125
Research paper / 350
Quizzes (4) each 100 pts: / 400
Total / 1000 pts

Grading Scale