What is the contribution of this research study to the field of sociology?b. In your opinion, do the research findings support the hypotheses or the research question? Explain.c. How does this research impact you and the general public?
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize you with the way sociologists conduct research and communicate their findings to the public. By completing this assignment, you will learn how research is conducted and presented in sociological journals. You will also learn how to critique a journal article. This assignment is worth a possible […]
Describe the cultural components (e.g., race/ethnicity, religion, geographic region, socio-economic status, etc.) that may influence your partner, and analyze how those cultural components influence their mental health experience.
To prepare: Read the Diaz (2017) article and take note of their experience using the CFI and the advantages they found in the process. Also note the minority stress concerns that arise in those working with anxiety issues in different cultures. Review the CFI questions and readings in the DSM-5 on cultural variations, syndromes, and idioms. […]
prepare for this Assignment, identify a program evaluation you would like to conduct for a program with which you are familiar
To ensure the success of a program evaluation, a social worker must generate a specific detailed plan. That plan should describe the goal of the evaluation, the information needed, and the methods and analysis to be used. In addition, the plan should identify and address the concerns of stakeholders. A social worker should present information […]
Describe possible treatment interventions for the criminal displayed in the show.
Top of Form Watch a TV show episode involving crime and personality disorders. Examples of shows include Criminal Minds, CSI, Law and Order, or something similar. Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word analysis of the episode. Include the following: 1. Summarize the episode you watched. On the night of February 19, 1998, Sarah Danlin was in a bar celebrating Mardi Gras […]
explain one potential ethical concern related to this client’s treatment and your role as a mental health professional once the client has been stabilized on his medication.
Psychotic Disorder Case Study: HarryPsychotic Disorder Case Study: Harry Program Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] HARRY: Hey. I’m Harry. I guess I need to talk to you about the voices. I’m schizophrenic. And I tried Seroquel. I tried Zyprexa. I’ve taken Geodon, and Risperdal, the whole shoot and shebang. They work, or they work pretty well […]
Does the client’s awareness and understanding of the voices mean no further action is required on the part of the counselor? Since there appears to be no immediate danger to herself or others, could the counselor disregard the symptoms?
Imagine that you have been seeing a client for a year. Initially, treatment was tailored to address a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Over the course of your counseling sessions, your client has begun to develop psychotic symptoms. She becomes mildly psychotic during a session and explains that the voices are telling her that […]
Post your description of at least three benefits that are evident in the “Levy” group video. Describe ways this group session has been effective in helping the members of the group.
When leading a group, it is the responsibility of the clinical social worker to find a way to enable all members to benefit from the experience. Although some members may not benefit, it is important for the clinical social worker to identify the positive aspects that he/she is witnessing. This strategy may create a feeling […]
Provide the full DSM-5 diagnosis for the client. For any diagnosis that you choose, be sure to concisely explain how Sam fits that diagnostic criteria. Remember, a full diagnosis should include the name of the disorder, ICD-10-CM code, specifiers, severity, medical needs, and the Z codes (other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention). Keep in mind a diagnosis covers the most recent 12 months.
What is it truly like to have a mental illness? By considering clients’ lived experiences, a social worker becomes more empathetic and therefore better equipped to treat them. In this Discussion, you analyze a case study focused on a depressive disorder or bipolar disorder using the steps of differential diagnosis. To prepare: View the TED Talk […]
Describe your decision-making process for identifying the key problems in the case and the differential eliminations for your case.
In this Discussion, you first present to your peers the case collaboration begun in Week 4. Note: You make this presentation individually—you do not present with your partner. Your colleagues then review your diagnosis for validity, recommending an evidence-based tool to use in your case. Such tools help confirm the details and validity of a diagnosis. Measures […]
review the case study of the Petrakis family, located in this week’s resources. Conduct research to locate information on an evidence-based program for caregivers like Helen Petrakis that will help you understand her needs as someone who is a caregiver for multiple generations of her family. You can use the NREPP registry.
A logic model is a tool that can be used in planning a program. Using a logic model, social workers can systematically analyze a proposed new program and how the various elements involved in a program relate to each other. At the program level, social workers consider the range of problems and needs that members […]
Explain the organization roles and functions of a human service professional as advocates for change and leaders in diverse practice settings.
Career Planning You have found an opening for your dream job in human services. For the application, you are asked to write a formal paper discussing the social problem that you are passionate about and conduct research on that topic. You must also show that you understand the roles, responsibilities, and functions/activities of this position, […]
In what ways could you advocate for children and families in poverty in this role, taking into consideration key concepts from ecological systems theory?
Throughout this course, many opportunities are available to post an initial response to a Discussion topic as well as to respond to your classmates’ responses. After you have completed the reading, and without reviewing your classmates’ responses, post your initial response to the following Discussion. Your post should be at least 350 words in length […]
