Describe how assessing these dimensions assists the social worker in treatment planning.
Understanding the level of cohesion of a family system is important in order to determine an effective treatment plan. Olson (2000) developed the Circumplex Model, which has been used in the areas of marital therapy and with families dealing with terminal illness. For this Discussion, you again draw on the “Cortez Family” case history. By […]
Identify the symptoms or “red flags” in the case study that may be evaluated for a possible mental health disorder. Should the social worker have shared this suspected diagnosis based on the limited assessment with Ms. Evans at this time?
A diagnosis is powerful in the effect it can have on a person’s life and treatment protocol. When working with a client, a social worker must make important decisions—not only about the diagnostic label itself but about whom to tell and when. In this Discussion, you evaluate the use and communication of a diagnosis […]
Briefly describe what the DSM-5 is and how it is organized. In your description, define the concepts of spectrum and dimensionality as explained by Paris and in the DSM-5 introduction.
Though the DSM-5 is the standard manual for mental illness diagnoses, it is not without weakness. In this Assignment, you analyze the strengths and limitations of the DSM-5 diagnostic system, and you differentiate between normal behavior and diagnosable symptoms using the concepts of dimensionality and spectrum. To prepare: Review the concept of the dimensional approach with […]
Explain the benefits and limitations of your recommendations. Justify your recommendations based on the Learning Resources and current literature.
Neurobiology Considerations Case Study: SuzySuzy is a 27-year-old Caucasian woman with no children. At age 8, she witnessed her mother’s overdose of prescription pain medication. Her mother subsequently recovered but was addicted to prescription pain medication throughout Suzy’s childhood. Suzy’s father did not live with them. Suzy’s mother suggested that this was because of his […]
Identify one possible drug of addictive potential that may contribute to her mental health symptoms. Explain how your awareness of using the right drugs helps in advocating for clients through mental health treatment.
Neurobiology Considerations Case Study: SuzySuzy is a 27-year-old Caucasian woman with no children. At age 8, she witnessed her mother’s overdose of prescription pain medication. Her mother subsequently recovered but was addicted to prescription pain medication throughout Suzy’s childhood. Suzy’s father did not live with them. Suzy’s mother suggested that this was because of […]
Find and report (with proper citation) one current statistic on the factors influencing school bullying behaviors. Does this statistic seem to follow the same trend supported by Bronfenbrenner’s theory? If not, explain how it challenges the theory.
Prior to completing this discussion, please read Section 15.5 in your textbook and the Parental Characteristics Associated with Bullying Perpetration in US Children Aged 10 to 17 Years (Links to an external site.) article, and watch the Bullying exerts psychiatric effects into adulthood (Links to an external site.) Also, review the information from Chapter 1 about Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory and the Understanding […]
Here is the therapists bio off her website. usual paper in APA format with a few references from books on kindle and any others you may use.
The lady went on vacation and never answered any questions. Use the books that I have in my kindle to basically say what they would say for answers. Here is the therapists bio off her website. usual paper in APA format with a few references from books on kindle and any others you may use. […]
Summarize two examples, from Chapter 5, that address how the Internet has begat new emergent monopolistic interests in the digital age.
1 What three topics does McChesney address in this book? 2 What is Political Economy? What is the most fundamentally important determinant in this theory? 3 Why is Political Economy a method better suited for his study than what the Skeptics and the Celebrants offer? 4 What is Political Economy of Communication? What is the […]
Describe the age appropriate activity in some detail as it relates to developmental theory (provide more than just the name of the activity).
Psychosocial Development Activities [WLOs: 1, 4] [CLOs: 1, 3, 5] Prior to completing this assignment, read Chapter 11 and 12 and Section 14.1 and 14.5 in your textbook and read The Development of Adolescent Social Cognition (Links to an external site.) The purpose of this assignment is for you to continue working on elements that will become […]
Write a 700- to 1,050-word policy brief on the effects the legislation will have on your selected facility or service and on the state’s population.
Assignment Content Select a health care facility or service (e.g., hospital, physician practice, long-term care facility, ambulance service, pharmacy, or skilled nursing facility). In (Maryland).Identify and read one recently proposed or enacted state or federal legislation that has an impact on your selected health care facility or service. Write a 700- to 1,050-word policy brief on the effects the legislation […]
What is the purpose and affiliation of the organization or author of the website? · What are the author’s credentials?
Research Project Description – These days, many people use the internet for their sources of information on drugs. However, many internet sites don’t always have the most objective or valid information. Some websites may have a particular agenda (such as promoting the legalization of drugs, or supporting a stronger War on Drugs), and therefore use […]
Describe the most important contribution(s) of the individual to the field. Explain how the study of this individual would inform your practice as a social worker.
Assignment 1: Foundations: Academic Integrity Assignment In social work and academic fields, integrity is often cited as a fundamental principle. Walden University expects students to uphold the highest standard of integrity in all of their course work. Although many of us agree that integrity is important, it can be helpful to get a clear sense […]
