Category: Social Work

In a reflective essay of 300–500 words, please reflect on—and critique—the two a

In a reflective essay of 300–500 words, please reflect on—and critique—the two articles that you chose to read and/or the videos you watched in this module. In addition to your own reflections and critique, you may also (but are not required to) respond to any of the following questions:
What were the main points of this article or video and how did they help you achieve the objectives of this module?
How would the new knowledge and/or insights that you gained from the articles or video be helpful for your social work practice?   

Answer the following questions, using information you have learned from the Lear

Answer the following questions, using information you have learned from the Learning Materials this week:
What knowledge and group leadership skills do you already possess?
What specific skills do you most need to acquire or improve? What are some ways you can work on these skills?
To what extent might the fear of making mistakes prevent you from being as creative as you could be in facilitating a group?
When you think of designing and leading groups, what major potential problems do you anticipate you will encounter? How might you deal with this challenge?
What specific knowledge and skills do you most need to acquire to enhance your effectiveness when working with group members who are culturally different from you? What are a few steps you can take to become a culturally skilled group leader?

Social workers understand the history and current structures of social policies

Social workers understand the history and current structures of social policies and services, the role of policy in service delivery, and the role of practice in policy development. Social workers also understand strategies designed to eliminate oppressive structural barriers to ensure that social goods, rights, and responsibilities are distributed equitably and that civil, political, environmental, economic, social, and cultural human rights are protected. Consider the challenges social workers have practicing in the field of forensics. Write a reflection paper that identifies three attributes needed for effective forensic social work practice including an understanding of how diversity and difference characterize and shape the human experience and are critical to the formation of identity. Be sure to explain how social work practitioners define success in their work and the necessary skills to be successful including consideration of how social workers understand how their personal experiences and affective reactions may affect their assessment and decision-making. Discuss social worker roles and responsibilities in at least two settings related to forensic social work. Be sure to examine effective relationship practices that could be used when working with criminal justice clients, and identify critical personal traits social workers must possess for effective practice in forensic social work including that social workers understand that evidence that informs practice derives from multi-disciplinary sources and multiple ways of knowing.
Support your assignment with at least three scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.
Length: 5 pages, not including title and reference pages
Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

Introduction>>>When you attend the intensive portion of the
Skills Lab in Week 4

Introduction>>>When you attend the intensive portion of the
Skills Lab in Week 4, you will meet colleagues and Instructors from the entire
Master of Social Work program. Some may be familiar to you from other courses,
including the cohort in this course. You may also be traveling for the first
time to a city you have never visited, be away from your family and community,
or be overwhelmed by what seems like a daunting, immersive experience.
You will not be alone.
This Discussion introduction, similar to your other courses,
allows you to make connections with the students in this section and share your
expectations for the exciting weeks to come.
To upload your media to this Discussion thread, refer to the
Kaltura Media Uploader area in the course navigation menu for more information
about how to upload media to the course.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing
this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
BY DAY 3
Post a 3- to 5-minute video introducing yourself to the
class. Please include:
Your name
Your geographic location
Your thoughts, expectations, and anticipated challenges for
this course
Other background information you would like to share with
your colleagues and Instructor
Your expectations for the Skills Lab online class
One question you have about the intensive component of
Skills Lab
References:
National Association of Social Workers. (2021). Code of
ethics of the National Association of Social WorkersLinks to an external site..
https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
Document: Social Work Competencies—MSWI

Explain how staff can prevent the spread of infectious disease in school setting

Explain how staff can prevent the spread of infectious disease in school settings.Include strategies provided by the CDC to prevent the spreads of COVID-19 children’s programs.
Note: Al Generated and Plagiarized responses will not be accepted . 
Note: please somehow that I have copy the easay and upload it to my canves .
Thank you 

Respond to two
colleagues by proposing an intervention that would address the in

Respond to two
colleagues by proposing an intervention that would address the indicators
identified. Explain the potential impact of social work interventions such as
this on adolescents’ lives. How might Stephanie’s adolescent life have improved
with this intervention?
Catherine Gibbs
In working with
Stephanie as a high school student who has experienced suicidal ideations and
mental health concerns I would look at the indicators that she has provided.
Stephanie has expressed feeling depressed and has a history of suicide
attempts, hospitalization, stress, and trauma in her life which are indicators
to look for in individuals at risk (NAMI, n.d.). These indicators put Stephanie
at high risk of repeat actions (Udoetuk et al., 2019). As Stephanie has already
been hospitalized after a suicide attempt she may be less intent on seeking
help (Udoetuk et al., 2019).  In
responding to these indicators I would approach the situation carefully. When
meeting with Stephanie it is important that there is no fear in asking
questions and having an open and direct conversation (NAMI, n.d.). Stephanie
expressed being upset that her family ignored her suicide attempt and
hospitalization as if it had not occurred (Walden, 2021).  This is a conversation that is worth exploring
in a calm and patience way. Opening up conversation about her family and
involving her family as appropriate. Increasing family conversation will also
provide information to how Stephanie and her family communicate emotions to
help identify attachment (Singer et al., 2017). 
I would also ask questions relating current feelings and if she has made
any current plans to harm herself (NAMI, n.d.). Working with Stephanie and
validating her feelings as her feelings matter. The family may be in need of
emotion coaching to help open up the communication barrier (Singer et al.,
2017).
National Alliance on
Mental Illness. (n.d.-a). Risk of suicide Links to an external site..
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Risk-of-Suicide
Udoetuk, S., Idicula,
S., Jabbar, Q., & Shah, A. A. (2019). Suicide in adolescents Links to an
external site.. Psychiatric Annals, 49(6), 269–272.
https://doi.org/10.3928/00485713-20190509-01
Singer, J. B.,
O’Brien, K. H., & LeCloux, M. (2017). Three psychotherapies for suicidal
adolescents: Overview of conceptual frameworks and intervention techniques
Links to an external site.. Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal, 34,
95–106. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-016-0453-5
Walden University,
LLC. (2013–2021). Parker family (Episode 3) [Video]. Walden University
Blackboard. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Gina Christini
As a school social
worker, if Stephanie had presented with suicidal ideation, there are several
indicators I would have looked for in her behavior and demeanor. Some of the
indicators I would have looked for include:
1              Changes in mood, such as sudden or prolonged periods of
sadness, hopelessness, or despondency.
2              Social withdrawal or isolation from friends and family.
3              Changes in sleep patterns, such as insomnia or oversleeping.
If I noticed any of
these indicators in Stephanie, my response would have been to engage in open
and supportive communication with her in a safe and confidential space (NIH,
2022). I would have asked her questions to understand the depth of her feelings
and thoughts, such as:
1              Can you tell me more about what you’re feeling right
now?
2              Can you share with me why you feel this way?
3              Have you ever thought about hurting yourself before?
By asking these
questions, my goal would have been to assess the level of risk and safety for
Stephanie, provide her with emotional support, and connect her to appropriate
mental health resources such as therapy, counseling, or crisis intervention
services.
References:
National Institute of
Mental Health. “Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit.” National
Institute of Mental Health, 2022,
www.nimh.nih.gov/research/research-conducted-at-nimh/asq-toolkit-materials.

Use the Objective and Subjective Elements of Social Problems to explain thorough

Use the Objective and Subjective Elements of Social Problems to explain thoroughly how social factors influence individuals personally and socially. Your research should include empirical evidence (information gathered directly or indirectly through observation or experimentation that may be used to confirm or disconfirm a scientific theoryLinks to an external site. or to help justify, or establish as reasonable, a person’s beliefLinks to an external site. in a given proposition) to support your position. 
Requested number of pages is 5 full pages and include the following,
The required font is ’12 Times New Roman; double-spaced with ‘1 margin and your last name followed by the page number must be in the top right corner of every page not including the cover page and reference page. A zero (0) will be earned if the mandatory font, margins, NUMBER OF REQUESTED PAGES, and BLACK print is not used within the entire manuscript including the reference page. Pages are counted as full/whole pages. (TOP TO BOTTOM IS CONSIDERED A FULL PAGE.

Usethe following prompts to analyze and explain the ethical standards within the

Usethe following prompts to analyze and explain the ethical standards within the case study:
Using the NASW Code of Ethics, state all the ethical standards that are in conflict, thus creating the ethical dilemma.
As Oliver, what would be your process to address your ethical uncertainty? Select an ethical decision-making model and detail the steps of working through your ethical uncertainty.
Review the “GCU Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work” document and the “Social Equity in Professional Codes of Ethics” article. How would you utilize aspects of the Christian Worldview to process this         uncertainty?
How does a macro practice social worker practice ethically when the goals of a community violate basic social work values? Refer to Social Work Disposition #12: Standard: Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to the Broader Society when responding to this prompt.
What are the possible long-term ramifications for the community, the agency, and Oliver as a                         professional?
Support your response with at least three peer-reviewed resources (within the last 5 years).
Include introduction and conclusion

INTRODUCTIONS
In HBSE I, you began your study of the biological,
psychological,

INTRODUCTIONS
In HBSE I, you began your study of the biological,
psychological, and social dimensions of human development. As you think back on
your learning in that course, what concepts come to mind? Why do these ideas
resonate with you, and how might you apply them in your future work as a social
worker?
For this Discussion, you create a video to introduce
yourself to your colleagues and Instructor. Then, you reflect on your learning
in HBSE I and consider what new knowledge and insights you hope to gain here in
HBSE II.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing
this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
TO PREPARE:
Revisit the major concepts from the HBSE I course by
reviewing Chapters 1–9 in Zastrow et al.
Consider what you learned in HBSE I and what you are looking
forward to in HBSE II.
BY DAY 3
Record and post a 2- to 3-minute 1 and half page/video that
includes the following:
Your introduction (name, geographic location, and other
pertinent details as appropriate for your colleagues)
A brief summary of your learning from the Human Behavior and
the Social Environment I course
Your expectations for this course; for example, topics and
concepts you are hoping to learn about
A brief personal perspective on how understanding the person
and the environment relates to social work practice
References:
Zastrow, C. H., Kirst-Ashman, K. K. & Hessenauer, S. L.
(2019). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (11th ed.).
Cengage Learning.
Review Chapters 1–9.
Dye, H. (2018). The impact and long-term effects of
childhood trauma.Links to an external site. Journal of Human Behavior in the
Social Environment, 28(3), 381–392.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10911359.2018.1435328
Harvard University Center on the Developing Child.Links to
an external site. (n.d.). Key concepts: Resilience. https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/resilience
Kte’pi, B. (2020). Resilience (psychology).Links to an
external site. In Salem Press encyclopedia. Salem Press

Submit a 1-page paper analyzing the relationship between study design and statis

Submit a 1-page paper analyzing the relationship between study design and statistical analysis used in the case study. 
Explain why you think that the agency created a plan to evaluate the program.
Explain why the social work agency chose to use a chi-square statistic to evaluate whether there is a difference between those who participated in the program and those who did not. (Hint: Think about the level of measurement of the variables.)
Describe the research design in terms of observations (O) and interventions (X) for each group.
Interpret the chi-square output data and provide support for your interpretation. (Hint: Review the value.) What do the data say about the program?
Use the Learning Resources to support your paper. Make sure to include appropriate APA citations and a reference list. 
Statistical analysis software such as SPSS is a valuable tool that helps researchers perform complex calculations. However, to use such a tool effectively, the study must be well designed. The social worker must understand the study’s purpose and select the most appropriate design. The social worker must correctly represent the relationship being examined and the variables involved. Finally, they must enter those variables correctly into the software package. 
In this Assignment, you analyze in detail the decisions made in the Chi-Square case study and the relationship between study design and statistical analysis.
Access the Social Work Case Studies media and navigate to the Chi-Square case study.  
As you again review the case, this time focus on the purpose of the evaluation, the choice of a chi-square statistic, and the research design. Consider what the statistical results indicate about the program.
Dudley, J. R. (2020). Social work evaluation: Enhancing what we do (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Chapter 10, “Analyzing Evaluation Data” (pp. 255–275)
Flannelly, K. J., Flannelly, L. T., & Jankowski, K. R. B. (2018). Threats to the internal validity of experimental and quasi-experimental research in healthcareLinks to an external site.. Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy, 24(3), 107–130. https://doi.org/10.1080/08854726.2017.1421019
Document: A Short Course in Statistics Download A Short Course in Statistics(PDF)