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1.First I would start of with telling her that she is deserving of all the love and respect in the world. Show yourself your selfworth. If he is not capable of showing respect, show yourself and your children you are worthy. 
As for telling the children, I am a firm believer that it is very important to inform them because it can be very easy to get confused as a child as many up and downs, back and forth happen between adults in this moment. Children deserve to know the truth of the matter because it is also their life that is changing entirely but also taking into consideration their age and mantal capacity.A healthy relationship with your ex can help the children process their emotions of all the unknowns of the changes to come. Open communication on changes that are happening can help them easily navigate through daily concerns, emotions and any fears they may be facing. Always showing a united front is key in communicating things about the matter to children, this way both parents know what is being said. Also, allow children to be honest with how they feel at any moment. As a parent one must be minful at the fact that the children have lost their home as they knew and a parent in their daily lives. Children will always need both parents in their lives and keeping them as priorty is first and for most. 
2. Going through a divorce, especially when infidelity is involved, can be a harrowing and stressful time in one’s life. You are right to wonder how much to share with your children. Research emphasizes prioritizing children’s needs during divorce, providing security, stability, and open communication (Amato, 2009). While honesty is essential, tailor the information to their age and maturity. As Dr. Judith Wallerstein, a renowned divorce researcher, suggests, “focusing on the broader issues that led to the divorce, such as ‘a lack of love’ or ‘constant fighting'” can be a helpful approach (Wallerstein, 2003, p. 42). This explanation is truthful without burdening them with adult concerns.
Most importantly, create a safe space for questions and reassurance. Let them know you love them dearly and that the divorce is not their fault. Consider seeking professional guidance from a therapist specializing in divorce to help your children adjust and maintain healthy relationships with both parents (Amato, 2009). Remember, many families navigate divorce, and resources are available to support you through this challenging transition.
While going through my divorce from my daughter’s father some years ago, one important thing that our family and divorce therapist taught us was to never talk down about or on the other parent, especially in front of the children, as this can cause problems with the child during the divorce to swing one direction or the other and this is fair to nobody especially the child (Emery, 2015). They should never feel like they have to choose sides. Remember, this divorce is between you and your spouses, and the children should never get involved with the messy, grave details.
Remember, you are not alone. Many families go through divorce, and resources are available to help you navigate this challenging transition. Here are some resources that you might find helpful:
The American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/topics/divorce-child-custody
The National Healthy Marriage Resource Center: http://www.healthymarriageinfo.org/research-policy/marriage-facts-and-research/
With time, understanding, and the right resources, you and your children can adjust to this new chapter in your lives.
I wish you all the best,
Leslie (The Advice Columnist)
QUESTION FOR THE CLASS AND PROFESSOR KRISTIN:
Divorce often disrupts family dynamics. How can Lady in Distress (I decided not to give her a name for anonymity) encourage and support her children in maintaining healthy relationships with both her and their father despite the marital breakdown?

1.First I would start of with telling her that she is deserving of all the love and respect in the world. Show yourself your selfworth. If he is not capable of showing respect, show yourself and your children you are worthy. 
As for telling the children, I am a firm believer that it is very important to inform them because it can be very easy to get confused as a child as many up and downs, back and forth happen between adults in this moment. Children deserve to know the truth of the matter because it is also their life that is changing entirely but also taking into consideration their age and mantal capacity.A healthy relationship with your ex can help the children process their emotions of all the unknowns of the changes to come. Open communication on changes that are happening can help them easily navigate through daily concerns, emotions and any fears they may be facing. Always showing a united front is key in communicating things about the matter to children, this way both parents know what is being said. Also, allow children to be honest with how they feel at any moment. As a parent one must be minful at the fact that the children have lost their home as they knew and a parent in their daily lives. Children will always need both parents in their lives and keeping them as priorty is first and for most. 
2. Going through a divorce, especially when infidelity is involved, can be a harrowing and stressful time in one’s life. You are right to wonder how much to share with your children. Research emphasizes prioritizing children’s needs during divorce, providing security, stability, and open communication (Amato, 2009). While honesty is essential, tailor the information to their age and maturity. As Dr. Judith Wallerstein, a renowned divorce researcher, suggests, “focusing on the broader issues that led to the divorce, such as ‘a lack of love’ or ‘constant fighting'” can be a helpful approach (Wallerstein, 2003, p. 42). This explanation is truthful without burdening them with adult concerns.
Most importantly, create a safe space for questions and reassurance. Let them know you love them dearly and that the divorce is not their fault. Consider seeking professional guidance from a therapist specializing in divorce to help your children adjust and maintain healthy relationships with both parents (Amato, 2009). Remember, many families navigate divorce, and resources are available to support you through this challenging transition.
While going through my divorce from my daughter’s father some years ago, one important thing that our family and divorce therapist taught us was to never talk down about or on the other parent, especially in front of the children, as this can cause problems with the child during the divorce to swing one direction or the other and this is fair to nobody especially the child (Emery, 2015). They should never feel like they have to choose sides. Remember, this divorce is between you and your spouses, and the children should never get involved with the messy, grave details.
Remember, you are not alone. Many families go through divorce, and resources are available to help you navigate this challenging transition. Here are some resources that you might find helpful:
The American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/topics/divorce-child-custody
The National Healthy Marriage Resource Center: http://www.healthymarriageinfo.org/research-policy/marriage-facts-and-research/
With time, understanding, and the right resources, you and your children can adjust to this new chapter in your lives.
I wish you all the best,
Leslie (The Advice Columnist)
QUESTION FOR THE CLASS AND PROFESSOR KRISTIN:
Divorce often disrupts family dynamics. How can Lady in Distress (I decided not to give her a name for anonymity) encourage and support her children in maintaining healthy relationships with both her and their father despite the marital breakdown?

Using the attached case study and template create matrices.    In APA format and using a reference page and research.
· Matrices, which must be exhibits/attachments in the appendix and not part of the body of the analysis (The Strategy Club has excellent templates/examples for exhibits and matrices – attached). Matrices should include:
– Mission/Objectives Strategies; New Mission Statement; Existing Business Model
             1. Great mission statements address these 9 components:
                     · Customers: Who are the firm’s customers?
                     · Products or services: What are the firm’s major products or services?
                     · Markets: Geographically, where does the firm compete?
                     · Technology: Is the firm technologically current?
                     · Concern for survival, growth, and profitability: Is the firm committed to growth and financial soundness?
                     · Philosophy: What are the basic beliefs, values, aspirations, and ethical priorities of the firm?
                     · Self-concept: What is the firm’s distinctive competence or major competitive advantage?
                     · Concern for public image: Is the firm responsive to social, community, and environmental concerns?
                     · Concern for employees: Are employees a valuable asset of the firm?
– SWOT Analysis – comes from researching the firm, industry, and competitors). It is important to know the difference between causes and effects in the SWOT analysis. Causes are important, not effects. Focus on internal and external analysis when completing this matrix. This matrix should be based on research and contain quantifiable metrics. There should be 8-10 items in each quadrant, with research support for each item.
– TOWS Matrix and Analysis – construct the TOWS also known as the Bivariate Strategy Matrix after building the SWOT.
– Group Map – create this based on the firm as a whole or a specific SBU, clearly identify which method you chose and why
– Competitive Forces Analysis – use PESTLE and Porter’s Five Forces as the foundations for this analysis.  Clearly identify the factors that are impacting the firm, research is required to support the position taken in the narrative.
Use the grading rubrics attached.   

 
As you read, the gross majority of injuries in the United States are unintentional, but some injuries are intentional, inflicted upon one individual by another. Using a local newspaper or local news website, locate three articles that deal with violence in your community or nearest city.
For each article,
Provide a two-sentence summary along with the link to the article.
Identify and describe the victim and the perpetrator.
Identify what you feel was the underlying cause of the violence.
Create a suggestion as to how the violence could have been avoided or prevented.
Propose an idea on how public health could become involved in preventing future violence in your area.

In the article, attached you will read about emerging trends in your area of talent management. While you read the article identify three trends you would want to learn more about due to strong relevance for your specific company.
Imagine you are an HR professional at a company you are familiar with, management has asked you to identify, track, and prioritize important emerging trends within your area of talent management. 

ELECTRO-Source is a fictional mid-sized electronics company based in the northeast portion of the United States. The company has experienced significant customer growth over the past five years and has hired employees as needed with little hiring strategy – they have hired simply to meet ad-hoc employment needs. 
You are the manager of ELECTRO-Source’s small HR department composed of six other HR professionals. As a manager, you are responsible for guiding your small group to conduct all HR aspects for the company, including all Talent Management (TM) tasks. You are also responsible for periodic reports to company executives on the state of the department. 
Over the past year, you have noticed executives growing increasingly concerned regarding perceived HR issues they and others have noticed.  You have decided to take time to understand and consider all the current issues (in no particular order) you believe the HR department is currently experiencing with regard to TM tasks – you have identified fourteen (14) areas of attention. 
Your notes indicate the current talent management practice issues:
Relies heavily on external recruiting services for degreed/career positions, and on temporary employee services for non-degreed paraprofessional recruiting, these recruiting services often take longer than expected to produce results. 
The HRIS system is 12 years old and was not designed to scale up for growth or upgrade. 
Uses multiple other external vendors to conduct various TM tasks.
The company does not provide career counseling, coaching, or career development programs – resulting in a turnover of mid-career talent.
There is a lack of employee awareness or knowledge of TM benefits and advantages.
The interview methodology is outdated: containing old questions, old techniques, and old interview approaches.
The onboarding process is segmented which causes delays due to departmental delays in completing their part of the process, e.g., IT, security, operations, etc.
Organizational reluctance to accept and accommodate remote employees.
Outdated employee rewards and recognition system.
Outdated performance management system.
No clear position or process for internal hiring priority.
No Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) focus or plan.
The company’s benefits plan is outdated with no plan or system to gather employee feedback to identify employees’ needed or desired benefits.
Overall general neglect, underinvestment, or low priority sentiment from executives and managers on HR TM functions.
After a great deal of thought, you have decided to ask executive management for time and resources, over the next budget year, to overhaul the entire HR department; you envision a complete departmental restructuring and have proposed starting an HR modernization project focused on TM practices. 
Develop a 4 page modernization project plan addressing the following:

Identify areas for modernization.

Categorize each of the company’s fourteen current issues into one of the four TM strategic areas 

The four strategic areas are Talent Acquisition Strategies, Total Rewards Strategies, Employee Engagement Strategies, and Learning and Development Strategies. 

Describe needed organizational culture changes. 

Discuss why organizational principles such as the company’s mission, values, and vision will need to be changed or reprioritized to effectively address the 14 current issues you have identified and categorized. 

Examine management and leadership’s role in change management. 

Investigate and disclose reasons why management and leadership’s roles may become critical toward creating positive change when addressing the 14 current issues. 

Conduct an environmental scan. 

Research current trends associated with at least five of the 14 current issues and disclose a course of action to meet those trends with an applicant or employee-benefit focus. 

Recommend a global mindset and globalization focus. 

Justify why a global mindset and a globalization focus might be important in addressing some of the 14 current issues. 

Select a team to participate in the modernization project. 

Select team members, from across the company, you believe will be beneficial in addressing and moving forward the corrective action for the 14 identified issues.
Discuss why the team members were selected.

Prioritize the 14 identified issues. 

Provide a rationale for the top five issues to be addressed. 
Focus on prioritizing areas that have the most impact and can be accomplished in an expedient amount of time. 

Provide 2 quality academic resources.

Instructions
This week, you have the task of analyzing the conflict case below titled, The Case of the Hamburger Dilemma. In your evaluation, avoid summarizing the case. Instead, analyze the case critically and assess how it pertains to this week’s readings. Refer to the Guide to a Successful Case Study Analysis for additional guidance. Remember, excellent analyses are a combination of critical and analytical thoughts connected to greater themes presented in the readings – and this is not an easy task.
Be sure to include the following required elements in your assignment:
· Briefly describe what you consider two or three major issues contained in the case.
· Explain how these points or issues integrate with the material covered this week and explain their relevance to the case.
· Identify the implications for the parties involved in the case.
· Provide a brief description of the questions/challenges you have regarding the readings and explain why they are important.
Answer the following questions based on your confidence level surrounding conflict at this point in the course:
· What are some things you already know about conflict and conflict resolution?
· What do you need from this course? (For example: What do you expect to be able to do at the end of this course that you can’t do now?)
Do not include the following in your analysis:
· A summary of the readings
· A detailed description of the case
· Any editorials
The Hamburger Dilemma:
Due to budgetary cuts, Bob and Diane are relocated from their individual offices and forced to share a single office space. One day Diane brings a hamburger for lunch and heats it in the office microwave. When she gets back to her desk, Bob reminds Diane he is a vegetarian for religious reasons and asks her to leave the office to eat her lunch. Diane and Bob have a problematic history, and she is on a deadline for their boss, so she declines Bob’s request. Instead, she leaves her plate on the desk while she runs out to fill her water bottle. Since Diane won’t leave, Bob decides he’s going to leave the office for a while. As he gets up to go, he trips over the cord to Diane’s lamp and falls into her lunch plate, knocking it to the floor. Diane isn’t there to see it was truly an accident and walks in just as Bob is picking her plate up off the floor.
As you are preparing your response, think about the following questions:
· What were the roots of the conflict? (Remember the triangle)
· How do the parties to the conflict view the behavior of their ‘opponents’ and pursue their own interests in the conflict situation?
· At what point did the conflict become detrimental to the parties involved?
· How might this conflict extend to the larger workplace if not resolved?
This exercise is less about “getting it right” and more about identifying your own capacity to recognize antecedents, reflect on the way you currently manage conflict and self-identify ways in which you can improve your ability to recognize, diagnose, and resolve conflict in the future.
Length: 3-5 pages, not including title or reference pages
References: Include a minimum of 5 scholarly resources.

 
clear that the United States has a long way to go in terms of caring for and treating those in need. As you read, minorities in the United States typically have the most significant morbidity and mortality rates across all diseases. In this assignment, focus on one of the minority populations listed below and provide a comprehensive overview of the population and the health issues they uniquely face. If you belong to a minority population, try to examine a different population than your own.
Minority population groups:
African-American/Black
Hispanic/Latino/Spanish
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Identify the population size of minority population in the United States.
Indicate the primary locations of residence (i.e., regions, states, and cities).
Estimate the projected growth of minority population in the United States.
Illustrate a brief history of this population (i.e., country or continent of origin, primary time of migration to the United States, and key hardships faced from initial growth to today) in the United States.
If you chose American Indian/Alaskan Native, you can change country or continent of origin and primary time of migration to tribal areas in the United States, subjection, and dates of forced exile and size of reservations.
Explain the rates of heart disease, stroke, and cancer in this population and how these rates compare to the U.S. average.
As you read, heart disease, stroke, and cancer are the top three causes of mortality across the United States, so this comparison will demonstrate if your chosen population suffers more or less from these diseases.
Hypothesize the suspected causes for the higher or lower rates of heart disease, stroke, and cancer compared to others not in this population
Differentiate the unique diseases and ailments that target this population.
For example, Tay Sachs disease has a higher incidence in the Jewish population.
Explain why these unique diseases and ailments are suspected of affecting this population more than others.
Explain what programs exist to help this population with all of the above illnesses and diseases.
Explain what barriers exist to your population using these programs more.
Argue what programs you would like to see put into place to assist this population.
Identify how they address the previously noted barriers.
Defend why you believe your program would be successful in areas where others have failed.
Provide the contact information for the nearest public health office knowing the areas most dense with your population.
The Minority Health Matters assignment

 
n this discussion, choose one of the mental illness topics listed below:
Major depressive disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Anorexia/bulimia disorder
Schizophrenia
Post-partum depression
Provide the following overview information and scenario completion.
reply 1 
 
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD is caused by a terrifying and/or traumatic event that occurred in someone’s life. (Diseases and Conditions 2022) It officially became a diagnosis in 1980 (PTSD: National Centers for PTSD: 2023)
“War neuroses” and “Shell Shock” were two of the first known names of conditions that most similarly matched today’s PTSD diagnosis. Many of the symptoms were the same and given that soldiers having been in war and violent situations were the victims, it can be assumed that these illnesses and PTSD are the same conditions. (PTSD: National Centers for PTSD: 2023)
The Mayo Clinic states that some of the symptoms of PTSD are or can be nightmares, anxiety, intrusive memories that can come up at any time, negative changes in mood and thought processes, and changes in the way someone physically and emotionally reacts to situations. Especially if those situations remind them of the event(s) that caused PTSD. (Diseases and Conditions 2022)
Treatments for PTSD will and can vary depending on the severity of the illness. APA.org lists their suggestions in two categories; strongly recommended and conditionally recommended. (Post-traumatic stress disorder 2020)
Strongly recommended treatments would be, Behavioral and Processing therapy, cognitive therapy, and prolonged exposure. (Post-traumatic stress disorder 2020)
Conditionally recommended treatments are Electric psychotherapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), and Medication. (Post-traumatic stress disorder 2020)
In 2020 thirteen million people were documented as having PTSD. That is approximately 5 in every 100 people in the United States having experienced something traumatic enough that it changed their mental well-being. (Forbes Health 2023)
The most common treatment for PTSD is psychotherapy and medication. Medications include Antidepressants, Anti-Anxiety, and Prazosin. (Mayo Clinic 2022)
The most severe side effects possible, listed by the National Library of Medicine, with Prazosin, are hypotension, floppy iris syndrome, priapism, and syncope. (National Library of Medicine 2023)
Scenario: You are a public health professional, and someone comes into your office displaying the symptoms of your chosen mental illness. What is your course of action to assist this person?
If a client is coming in to see me. is showing symptoms of PTSD I would greet them gently with a friendly hello, being sure to pay close attention to their body cues and facial gestures to be let on to if I’m causing any discomfort.
I would start with casual conversations asking them open-ended questions like: “How is your day going?” or “Did you do anything fun recently?”. I would also share my answers to the questions I ask to show this isn’t an interrogation. Once the ice has been broken, we can start to talk about deeper issues if they like, when they like, on their own time. I would do my best to access information for them as to where to turn to for help after asking them if they want help. I would then refer them to the proper professionals to handle their situation. In this process, I would ask them for their contact information and ask if it was okay if I checked in on them in the future to see if they need any additional help.
I think public health would serve its communities better if it brought a bigger spotlight to the symptoms of PTSD, the causes, and the treatments. Billboards, commercials, and Ads let people know what might be wrong with them and where they can turn to for help. Almost all of us are constantly holding technology in our hands that shows us multitudes of ads daily. Public Health should be taking up more of those spotlights to inform people and give direction to someone who might not otherwise know where to look for help.
reply 2 
 
For this discussion, I chose post-partum depression.
Post-partum depression is characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair following childbirth, and it can have profound impacts on both the mother and her family. Addressing post-partum depression is crucial not only for the well-being of the mother but also for the healthy development of the newborn and the overall family dynamics.
Scientific Name of Illness: Post-partum Depression (PPD)
Common Terms: Postnatal Depression, Post-partum Mood Disorder
Symptoms: Symptoms of depression after childbirth vary, and they can range from mild to severe. Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, irritability, anxiety and panic attacks, changes in appetite, difficulty bonding with the baby, and thoughts of harming oneself or the baby.
Treatment Options: Therapy (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy), medications: e.g., antidepressants and neurosteroids (such as Brexanolone, the first drug approved by the FDA for post-partum depression), and support groups (Cornett et al. 2021, Gopalan et al. 2022,).
Common Side Effects of Treatments: Medications may induce drowsiness, nausea, or sexual side effects. Engaging in therapy might initially intensify distress as challenging emotions are confronted. A notable treatment option, Brexanolone, entails an inpatient stay at a healthcare facility under clinician supervision, receiving the medication intravenously over 60 hours; due to this requirement, the treatment remains relatively inaccessible on a broader scale.
Estimated Affected Population: Approximately 1 in 7 women, or about 15% of new mothers, are affected by post-partum depression (Kroska and Stowe, 2020).
As a public health professional encountering someone displaying symptoms of post-partum depression, my primary course of action would be to provide immediate support and assistance. I would approach the individual with empathy and understanding, acknowledging the challenges they may be facing and assuring them that help is available.
I would begin by asking open-ended questions to understand their experiences and emotions, such as “How have you been feeling since the birth of your baby?” and “What have been some of the biggest challenges for you during this time?” This approach allows the individual to express themselves freely and helps me gauge the severity of their symptoms.
In terms of services, public health can offer various resources, including referrals to mental health professionals, support groups for new mothers, educational materials about post-partum depression, and assistance in accessing community-based support services.
If the individual’s symptoms are severe or if they require specialized treatment beyond what I can provide, I would refer them to a mental health clinic or a healthcare provider specializing in post-partum depression. This could include a psychiatrist, psychologist, or obstetrician/gynecologist with experience in treating perinatal mental health issues.
Following up with the individual is crucial to ensure they receive the support they need and monitor their progress. I would schedule follow-up appointments to check their well-being, offer ongoing support and resources, and adjust the treatment plan based on their intervention response. Additionally, I encourage them to reach out if they experience any worsening symptoms or have any questions or concerns.
State the scientific name of illness and any “common” terms used to refer to the illness.
Explain the symptoms.
Explain the treatment options and common side effects of those treatments.
List the number of people estimated to be affected.
Identify the side effects associated with most common treatment method.
Scenario: You are a public health professional, and someone comes into your office displaying the symptoms of your chosen mental illness. What is your course of action to assist this person?
How would you speak to them?
What questions would you ask?
What services do you believe public health can offer?
Would you refer this person to another office and where?
How would you follow up with this individual?

Evaluate three elements of what hiring might look like at a company with a stagnate hiring process, and what hiring might look like at the best performing companies. 
Describe what is meant by the statement, “Companies need people more than ever. At the same time, people need companies less than ever” and discuss why this statement is a challenge for HR talent management professionals.