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This course is part two of a year-long sequence requiring students to keep the same instructor over the academic year. This course provides an overview of theories and intervention methods for social work practice. It is a continuation of GRSW 603. This course focuses on the clinical interview, both with regard to the philosophy and theoretical constructs of the approaches and to the application of those approaches in work with clients from various ages, cultural and ethnic and class backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on differential aspects of assessment and diagnosis of different age groups throughout the lifespan, the formulation of a treatment plan, the therapeutic relationship and the process of treatment. Emphasis is placed on theories and methods of practice with individuals and groups. This course is taken concurrently with GRSW 608.
This course provides advanced learning and practice in settings conducive to clinical social work practice under the instruction of an agency-based social work supervisor and campus-based faculty member. Students complete a minimum of 600 hours during the practicum. On campus seminars (III and IV) taken concurrently with the practicum provide guidance for learning continued application of theory and prior experience, and further refinement of social work skills. The clinical field practicum is taken concurrently with GRSW 603: Methods of Clinical Social Work I and GRSW 604: Methods of Clinical Social Work II.
Candidates for the MSW degree must satisfactorily conduct a clinical research project, present the findings, and complete a final written and bound report. The purpose of the clinical research project is to provide the student with an opportunity to independently conceptualize a research problem, formulate a research design, implement the research, analyze the data, address ethical and cultural considerations, and disseminate the findings. The project is a logical extension of required research courses (GRSW 580 and GRSW 681) and requires application, integration, and further development of previously acquired skills and knowledge. The research must be relevant to clinical social work practice. The project must demonstrate an original and clear contribution to the body of social work knowledge in the student's selected area of focus. It should demonstrate the student's ability to integrate social work theory with research findings.
This course will focus on teaching the theory and practice techniques of brief psychodynamic psychotherapy. Major emphasis will be on one model of brief dynamic psychotherapy being, " "Time Limted Dynamic Psychotherapy." The course will focus on the application of this dynamic theory to clinical social work pracitce. The course will focus on techniques utlized to effect change.
This course will focus on teaching the theory and practice techniques of brief psychodynamic psychotherapy. Major emphasis will be on one model of brief dynamic psychotherapy being, " "Time Limted Dynamic Psychotherapy." The course will focus on the application of this dynamic theory to clinical social work pracitce. The course will focus on techniques utlized to effect change.
This course will focus on teaching the theory and practice techniques of brief psychodynamic psychotherapy. Major emphasis will be on one model of brief dynamic psychotherapy being, " "Time Limted Dynamic Psychotherapy." The course will focus on the application of this dynamic theory to clinical social work pracitce. The course will focus on techniques utlized to effect change.
This course will focus on teaching the theory and practice techniques of brief psychodynamic psychotherapy. Major emphasis will be on one model of brief dynamic psychotherapy being, " "Time Limted Dynamic Psychotherapy." The course will focus on the application of this dynamic theory to clinical social work pracitce. The course will focus on techniques utlized to effect change.
This course is part one of a year-long sequence requiring students to keep the same instructor over the academic year. This course provides an overview of theories and intervention methods for social work practice. The course focuses on the clinical interview, both with regard to the philosophy and theoretical constructs of the approaches and to the application of those approaches in work with clients from various cultural, ethnic and class backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on differential aspects of assessment and diagnosis of clients of all ages, the formulation of a treatment plan, the therapeutic relationship and the process of treatment. This course is taken concurrently with GRSW 607.
This course provides advanced learning and practice in settings conducive to clinical social work practice under the instruction of an agency-based social work supervisor and campus-based faculty member. Students complete a minimum of 600 hours during the practicum. On campus seminars (III and IV) taken concurrently with the practicum provide guidance for learning continued application of theory and prior experience, and further refinement of social work skills. The clinical field practicum is taken concurrently with GRSW 603: Methods of Clinical Social Work I and GRSW 604: Methods of Clinical Social Work II.
Candidates for the MSW degree must satisfactorily conduct a clinical research project, present the findings, and complete a final written and bound report. The purpose of the clinical research project is to provide the student with an opportunity to independently conceptualize a research problem, formulate a research design, implement the research, analyze the data, address ethical and cultural considerations, and disseminate the findings. The project is a logical extension of required research courses (GRSW 580 and GRSW 681) and requires application, integration, and further development of previously acquired skills and knowledge. The research must be relevant to clinical social work practice. The project must demonstrate an original and clear contribution to the body of social work knowledge in the student's selected area of focus. It should demonstrate the student's ability to integrate social work theory with research findings.
Candidates for the MSW degree must satisfactorily conduct a clinical research project, present the findings, and complete a final written and bound report. The purpose of the clinical research project is to provide the student with an opportunity to independently conceptualize a research problem, formulate a research design, implement the research, analyze the data, address ethical and cultural considerations, and disseminate the findings. The project is a logical extension of required research courses (GRSW 580 and GRSW 681) and requires application, integration, and further development of previously acquired skills and knowledge. The research must be relevant to clinical social work practice. The project must demonstrate an original and clear contribution to the body of social work knowledge in the student's selected area of focus. It should demonstrate the student's ability to integrate social work theory with research findings.
Candidates for the MSW degree must satisfactorily conduct a clinical research project, present the findings, and complete a final written and bound report. The purpose of the clinical research project is to provide the student with an opportunity to independently conceptualize a research problem, formulate a research design, implement the research, analyze the data, address ethical and cultural considerations, and disseminate the findings. The project is a logical extension of required research courses (GRSW 580 and GRSW 681) and requires application, integration, and further development of previously acquired skills and knowledge. The research must be relevant to clinical social work practice. The project must demonstrate an original and clear contribution to the body of social work knowledge in the student's selected area of focus. It should demonstrate the student's ability to integrate social work theory with research findings.
Candidates for the MSW degree must satisfactorily conduct a clinical research project, present the findings, and complete a final written and bound report. The purpose of the clinical research project is to provide the student with an opportunity to independently conceptualize a research problem, formulate a research design, implement the research, analyze the data, address ethical and cultural considerations, and disseminate the findings. The project is a logical extension of required research courses (GRSW 580 and GRSW 681) and requires application, integration, and further development of previously acquired skills and knowledge. The research must be relevant to clinical social work practice. The project must demonstrate an original and clear contribution to the body of social work knowledge in the student's selected area of focus. It should demonstrate the student's ability to integrate social work theory with research findings.
Office Hours: Mondays 1:30 - 3:30 pm and Tuesdays 2:30 - 4:30 pm. or by appointment
Committees and Positions:
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work
Coordinator of Area of Emphasis in Military Practice (AEMP)
Co-President, Minnesota Council on Social Work Education (MCSWE) Board
Member, MSW Admissions Committee
Member, Graduate Clinical Practice Curriculum Committee
Member, MSW Field Content Committee
Member, MSW HBSE Curriculum Committee
Member, Climate Survey Advisory Group (CSAG)
Advisor, MSW Students
Courses Taught:
Current (2012-2013):
GRSW 603: Methods of Clinical Social Work I
GRSW 604: Methods of Clinical Social Work II
GRSW 607: Field Practicum and Seminar III
GRSW 608: Field Practicum and Seminar IV
GRSW 621: Brief Dynamic Psychotherapy for Social Work Practice
GRSW 645: Psychopathology and Human Behavior
GRSW 682: Applied Research Seminar
Previous Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Instructor, University of New England, Portland, ME
Academic Experience:
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College
M.S.W., Widener University
Ph.D., Smith College School for Social Work
Current Research Interests:
Current projects:
Assessment of Needs among Military-Impacted Youth
Military Cultural Competency
Military Curriculum Development in Social Work Education
Skype peer-based consultation
Research interests:
Treatment intervention and support for veterans, military service members, and family of military service members.
Service provision for at-risk veterans.
Integration of military family competencies into social work curriculum.
Practice Experience:
2010-2011 Health Sciences Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis, MN
Specialization in trauma based therapy using narrative therapy principles (also see current research interests).
Volunteer study therapist on research project Moving Narrative Ideas into Practice: Preliminary Study of a Trauma Manual.
2000-2010 Clinical Social Worker, Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis, MN
Specialization in MI/CD work; individual, group, and couples therapy; Psychodynamic, CBT, Narrative-based psychotherapy.
2009 Research Project Assistant with Smith College for Sesame Workshop Military Families Coming Home Study remote with Smith College, Northampton, MA.
2008-2009 Field Instruction at the VA for School of Social Work, University of Minnesota, MN.
2008-2009 Doctoral Research Internship with Readiness and Resiliency in National Guard Soldiers (RINGS) Project, Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis, MN.
2007-8; 2008-9 Doctoral Fellow Clinical Internship, Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis, MN at the VA in collaboration with PhD Progam at Smith College School for Social Work.
1999-2000 Sexual Assault Counselor, Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, Minneapolis, MN
Specialization in domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy, prevention, and outreach.
Presentations:
Comer, S. D., Dunlap, A. L., & Fletcher, K. L. (2013, March). Getting Connected: The Virtual Holding Environment. Accepted for the American Association of Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work 2013 conference, Under One Tent: Psychoanalytic Insights, Identities, and Inclusions, Durham, North Carolina.
Fletcher, K. L. (2011, October). Social Work Support to Military Families: An Educator Perspective. Paper presentation at the Annual Conference of the Society for Council on Social Work Education, Atlanta, GA.
Fletcher, K. L. (2009, January). Understanding Children’s Responses toward Parental Wartime Deployment from an Attachment Perspective. Paper presented at the VA Medical Center Mental Health Hospital Grand Rounds, Minneapolis, MN.
Publications:
Fletcher, K. L. (2013). Helping children with the psychosocial effects of a parent's deployment: Integrating today's needs with lessons learned from the Vietnam War. Smith College Studies in Social Work, 83(1), 78-96.
Fletcher, K. L. (2012). Perspectives on needs of school children within National Guard families from military-affiliated providers and civilian educators: Implications for school social work. Ph.D. Dissertation. Smith College, Northampton, MA.
Fletcher, K. L. (2011). My story: Blogs by four military teens, by Sherman, M. D., & Sherman, D. M. Edina, MN: Beaver’s Pond Press. (Book Review). Smith College Studies in Social Work, 81(1), 123-125.
Peer Reviewer/Editorial Experience:
Reviewer, Clinical Social Work Journal. 2009 - present.
Association Memberships & Affiliations:
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW, Minnesota)
Member: American Association for Psychoanalysis in Social Work (AAPCSW)
Member: Minnesota Society for Clinical Social Work (MSCSW)
Member: National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
