Category: Social Work

Complete this assignment by following these steps:
Familiarize yourself with thi

Complete this assignment by following these steps:
Familiarize yourself with this overview on the purpose and structure of a white paper. Be sure to read this resource in full as you will be required to produce a white paper that follows the formatting outlined in the first of the three sample tables of contents included in this resource.
Identify a current social problem (U.S. based) that has implications on family life and disproportionately affects a specific subset of the population.
Find at least four sources for your white paper. Your white paper must include at least 2 sources that describe the current problem and at least 2 sources that identify possible solutions to the problem. Make sure that your sources meet a reasonable standard for academic sources.
Develop a white paper that follows the format of the first sample table of contents in the resource that accompanies this assignment:
Executive summary
Introduction and Background
Descriiption of the problem
Possible solutions
Recommendations
References

Additional Information to Guide Your Approach to this Assignment
Some examples of current social problems that have implications on family life and disproportionately affect a specific subset of the population may include:
Health outcomes – Black mother and infant mortality rates; children of immigrants; transgender individuals; people experiencing poverty; people living on reservations
Life expectancy disparities along racial lines
Wage gaps along gender and racial lines
Quality of life outcomes for children with exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) – exposure to homelessness/houselessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, poverty, incarceration of family member(s), abuse or neglect, etc.
(Note: The structure of this white paper should follow the format that is laid out in the first sample table of contents in the resource that accompanies this assignment. Please see the sample white papers at the bottom of that resource page for examples of what proper formatting for white papers looks like. Be sure to include proper APA 7 formatting for in-text citations and for your references page. You do not need to include a header or footer for this assignment.)

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.

In “Killing Us Softly 4” and her Ted Talk, Jean Kilbourne suggests that we have

In “Killing Us Softly 4” and her Ted Talk, Jean Kilbourne suggests that we have a toxic cultural environment in which media images of women contribute to public health problems including “an obsession with thinness, the tyranny of the ideal image of beauty, and violence against women.” She argues further that public health problems can only be addressed by changing the environment and that we must respond as citizens rather than consumers.
Instructions for Discussion:
Using a specific example from your experience, explain how you, your family, or your friends have been affected by the types of media images studied by Kilbourne. Consider going beyond the effects described by Kilbourne to note the effects of media images on women’s aspirations and attainment in education and career.
In what ways are the effects of media images different for women and girls in different ethnic groups?
Identify one specific action you can take to address the problem of media images of women.
You are required to make a connection between your response and a point in one of this week’s readings (not just the videos). If you wish, you may also connect your response to a reading in one of the previous weeks, such as Frye’s article on oppression. 

Solution-focused brief therapy is among today’s most popular and influential the

Solution-focused brief therapy is among today’s most popular and influential therapies. This model of therapy is more concerned with change than with how a problem developed.
To prepare for this discussion, complete the Module 6 Readings and Videos.
Initial Post
Address the following:
What makes solution-focused therapy generalizable to a variety of settings and applications?
What are two components of a solution-focused therapy session based on the case study reading from Choi (2020)?
What are your reflections from the family therapy video with Insoo Kim Berg?
Based on the module’s readings and videos, discuss the strengths and limitations of applying SFBT across varying cultures.

This paper critically analyzes the family life cycle from a specific cultural pe

This paper critically analyzes the family life cycle from a specific cultural perspective, be it nationality, ethnicity, social class, or diverse family form.
Adopting a multi-contextual framework, this paper thoroughly explores the following life stages: early/middle childhood, adolescence, young adulthood/middle adulthood, and later adulthood. This comprehensive approach ensures a deep understanding of the family life cycle.
THE FOCUS OF THIS PAPER IS THE NAVAJO NATION
The paper should include the following sections: 
Section 1: A brief description of the culture, nationality, ethnicity, social class, or diverse family form that you will focus on in this assignment
Section 2: A discussion of the unique aspects of development (roles, expectations, gender differences, socialization processes, power structure in family, views on extended family/community and social connections, parenting practices, marriage roles, death and grieving process, etc.); and transition makers (rituals, rites of passage, beliefs, customs, values, etc.) for all of the life stages listed above. Provide a thorough analysis of your respective population’s life stages.
Section 3: Implications for further research and social work practice. Discuss pertinent questions that require further exploration. Also, how could the information discovered be used in social work micro and macro practice?
Requirements for References: Please use at least 10  PEER REVIEWED journal articles from the academic social science literature. Please do not use the course text as a reference for this assignment.
Submitted papers must be 11–12 pages long (excluding the title and reference pages), double-spaced, written in Times New Roman font, have 1-inch margins, and adhere to APA style.

Submit a 1-page paper analyzing the child intervention you have chosen: 
Why did

Submit a 1-page paper analyzing the child intervention you have chosen: 
Why did you select the intervention? 
Why might it be especially helpful for use with children? 
What challenges or limitations might there be for this intervention? 
Use the Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Make sure to provide APA citations and a reference list. Need 2 refrences for the resource list below. 
SOLUTION-FOCUSED BRIEF THERAPY (SFBT) – Please use this intervention
Note: As an advanced practice social worker, it is assumed that issues in the environment have been addressed. Now your interventions should be looking at theoretical modalities that are appropriate for the population.
When selecting and implementing interventions with children, it is essential to be aware of their developmental stage. Their language and cognitive capability may be limited, so alternatives to traditional talk therapy are sometimes needed. Play therapy, which can integrate art, dolls, sensory props, and other toys, is regularly used with young children to help them tell their stories and gain control of what happened to them. Social workers may also use mindfulness-based techniques to help children regulate in times of stress.
In this Assignment, you look more closely at interventions that could be effective in social work practice with children.
Access the Clinical Social Work Interventions link in the Learning Resources.
On that site, explore three different interventions for use with children. Select one that you can see yourself using in practice with child clients.
Consider why you have chosen this intervention and its strengths and limitationss
Brandell, J. R. (Ed.). (2020). Theory & practice in clinical social work (3rd ed.). Cognella.
Chapter 6, “Clinical Practice With Children” (pp. 103–122) (Review)
Chapter 17, “Dynamic Approaches to Brief and Time-Limited Clinical Social Work” (pp. 389–409)
Chapter 22, “Infant Mental Health” (pp. 521–544)
Keenan, M. (2018). CountertransferenceLinks to an external site.. In Salem Press encyclopedia of health. Salem Press.
Walden University, LLC. (2022). Clinical social work interventionsLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

Strategic family therapists contend that the first interview sets the stage for

Strategic family therapists contend that the first interview sets the stage for the entire course of therapy.
Initial Post
For this discussion, answer the following questions from a strategic framework point of view:
What is most useful about brief strategic family therapy in working with diverse families?
Regarding the Szapocznik et al. (2012) reading, discuss the engagement of difficult families and describe the empirical evidence supporting the BSFT approach.
Select one concept from strategic family therapy and apply it to the Harry Aponte Structural Family Therapy—Tres MadresLinks to an external site. video. https://vimeo.com/394651332

This one will be a favorite for many of you!! As you expand your views of the Fi

This one will be a favorite for many of you!! As you expand your views of the Field and what you might want to explore next, think a bit about the clinical side of Social Work. Think only Psychologist can be therapist? Think again!!! Move aside Freud, Social Workers are taking over the therapy chairs! And what a fun way to explore this side of the Field than to talk about our dreams and the psychology behind them!! Check it out!
What Can We Learn from Dreams

Provide your responses to the following points in the discussion board: 
1. Have you ever kept a dream journal? Why or why not?
2. What is something you learned from this podcast that you can use to help clients?
3. Do you have any interest in clinical Social Work? Why or why not?
Use spotify podcast as a reference 

it is module to answer question i will send the link for it
A. What is Citi hu

it is module to answer question i will send the link for it
A. What is Citi human subjects protection training? Initial Training Course. Human Subject Protection Training should be completed through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), a web-based ethics training program for those conducting or reviewing research with human subjects. CITI training must be completed with a minimum score of 90 percent.
B. How long does Citi human subjects training take?
Most modules take about 10-20 minutes to complete. This means that the full training programs (IRB/Human subjects research, IACUC/Animal research, IBC/Biohazardous research)
this is the link to it please upload certificate to me
https://www.citiprogram.org/members/index.cfm?pageID=122&intStageID=219307#view

After reading the provided case study, complete a treatment plan for this family

After reading the provided case study, complete a treatment plan for this family using the treatment planning template provided.
In addition, write an essay (750 words)  that discusses the following:
How theory guided your treatment plan development.
How diversity issues were considered in your treatment plan development.
The importance of considering closure and aftercare in the treatment plan.
Refer to Social Work Disposition #5: Value: Integrity; Ethical Principle: Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner when completing this assignment.
Cite two to three scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.
This assignment is informed by the following EPAS Standard:
8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities