Category: Social work

Hello All and Welcome to Week 5:
We have a few things this week,
Watch Chapter 5 Lecture on Poverty and Inequality
Complete Reflection paper on Poverty and Inequality,
Due Sunday September 29th by 1159 Central time.
Please be mindful of the Week 4 check in video on your reflection papers. I will be looking for APA formatting, and following expectations in the syllabus. You can eliminate the Cover page expectation for this and future reflection papers.
I am looking for your reflection/thoughts on the topic, not just facts about it. It should be 1-2 pages.
From the syllabus: “Writing Assignment Standards”
The following are the assignment standards for all type-written assignments, unless alternative instructions are provided.
Type-written, double spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides. 12-point Times New Roman font, running head and page numbers in upper right corner. Do not provide extra spacing between paragraphs, etc.
Cover page not needed for reflection papers
Abstract not needed for reflection papers
APA style related to all citations, references and reference page format and section headings.
The paper must be proofread for grammatical and spelling errors and presented in a manner appropriate for academic, professional writing.
Points will be deducted from written assignments for poor writing and/or grammar
*** There is now a drop box for your social justice and cultural diversity assignments. Please continue to find events, and work on these. It may be better to have them done sooner than later as things tend to get harder as the semester goes on. They are due November 3rd at 1159pm central time. ***
Professional social workers keep case records, write treatment reports for referral sources, correspond with judges and other professionals, develop policy, and advocate for their clients. Each of these tasks requires excellent writing skills. Therefore, proper grammar, syntax, spelling and appropriate referencing are expected for all assignments. You must adhere to the style guidelines of the APA. “

After looking over the Learn material in Modules 1-7:
Review:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0029655416300550?via%3Dihub6.04.006

https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/
More recent studies have also shown that alternative interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy for PTSD (CBT for PTSD), narrative exposure therapy (NET) and written exposure can also be helpful in managing symptoms of PTSD.6
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): During CPT people learn to notice how trauma has changed their lives, especially how it has changed their thoughts about themselves, other people, and the world around them. A therapist helps people notice these thoughts, assess whether they are true, and consider other ways to think.7
Prolonged Exposure (PE): During PE therapy, an individual with PTSD tells the story of the trauma from memory. As the person repeats the story, the memory eventually becomes less powerful. A therapist also helps people practice facing situations that feel dangerous but probably aren’t, typically the situations they have avoided as part of their PTSD.8
Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): During EMDR, individuals talk about the memories that have been most difficult for them with a trained therapist while something repetitive is happening in front of them, causing repetitive eye movement that desensitizes the telling of the story. Therapists can also help individuals shift their feelings about traumatic memories and how people think about themselves in relation to those memories – called reprocessing.9
Describe the differences and similarities between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and eye movement therapies. Discuss which approach (CBT, ART, EMDR) you may want to utilize with someone diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome. Discuss the reasons for your choice.
The student will post one thread of at least 275 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. For the post, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly citation and one biblical citation in APA format. Scholarly sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable scholarly sources include peer reviewed journals, the textbook, or other academic books.

Need to watch the movie “Marriage Story” on Netflix just need 2 paragraphs discussing individual therapeutic intervention for Nicole (wife/mom) in the movie. You can use outside online sources or a source from the book we are using in the class is which is : Rogers, A. (2022). Human behavior in the social environment: perspectives on development and the life course. Routledge Books.

Overall Directions: Read the case study. One student role play Cecilia, one role play social worker. Use the first worksheet to help Cecilia examine her automatic thoughts and their effects and ask Cecilia to use the second worksheet to continue this but now add an alternative thought to the core belief and complete this as homework after trying an example with Cecilia in the role play. Use a protocol measure for fidelity to automatic thoughts and alternative thoughts. (Instructor looking and will make available before Session 5.
Case Study and Worksheet will be put in attachment files

Discuss the following:
How do you know that Mr. Quigley meets criteria for ASD? Use the algorithm in the clinical practice guidelines to help you determine this.
What trauma-related relational factors do you have to consider when assessing Mr. Quigley and why?
What trauma related physiological (body-based) responses may occur In Mr. Quigley during the assessment and how might you prepare for these responses to keep the assessment on track?
ADDITIONAL
Module 5 Activities:
Read Chapter 3
Review FAQs on Trauma on PTSD Assessment Instruments
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/overview/faqs_ptsd_professionals.asp
Read: Clinical Practice Guidelines, pp. 10-15: https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/MH/ptsd/VADoDPTSDCPGClinicianSummaryFinal.pdfOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader
“Mr. Quigley” (Dsm 5 clinical cases), in Blackboard, see below.
Watch Short Lecture: Assessment – Selected Preliminaries (Boehme)
Complete DF
Additional Resources:
Video – PTSD 101: Section 2 & 3: Symptom Clusters/Who Gets PTSD? https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/continuing_ed/ptsd_overview.asp
Clinical Practice Guidelines for PTSD & ASD
https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/MH/ptsd/

Objective:
Understand how theory informs clinical practice by identifying therapy methods, interventions, and goals.
Theory determines methods (intervention/techniques/activities) a clinician uses. It helps provide structure for sorting and organizing structure.
Each week, a specific theory will be highlighted. Your task is to:
Identify a therapy method derived from the week’s theory.
Describe an intervention associated with this method.
Alternatively, you may identify and write a specific therapy goal aligned with the theory.
Citation Requirement:
All sources used to identify and describe the therapy methods, interventions, and goals must be properly cited in APA format. This includes textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and other reputable sources.
This assignment may require additional research beyond the provided textbook. Utilize reputable sources to support your findings.
Example:
Theory: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Therapy Method: Cognitive restructuring
Intervention: Teaching clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns.
Goal: Help clients develop healthier thinking patterns to reduce symptoms of depression

TO PREPARE
Review the Learning Resources on self-harm in adolescence. Conduct additional research on this topic.
Imagine that you are tasked with presenting on self-harm at a professional conference. You need to be able to educate others on what to look for and how to approach an adolescent who is showing signs of self-harm.
Download the Walden University Writing Center’s PowerPoint template from the Learning Resources and use it for this Assignment. If needed, consult the Microsoft resource on recording narration.
SUBMIT
Submit a 5- to 6-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation explaining the indicators of self-harm, appropriate interventions, and follow-up steps for professionals needing to respond to adolescents who self-harm.
PowerPoint slides should present bulleted text on the slides with a full transcript of the presentation in the notes section. Please use the Learning Resources and additional research to support your presentation. Include citations and a Reference slide to document the sources you have used.
RESOURCES
Silverman, J. R., Ross, E. H., & Kearney, C. A. (2018). Non-suicidal self-injury among male adjudicated adolescentsPsychosocial concerns, coping responses, diagnoses, and functionLinks to an external site.. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 27, 3564–3571. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-018-1172-7
Zastrow, C. H., Kirst-Ashman, K. K., & Hessenauer, S. L. (2019). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (11th ed.). Cengage Learning.Chapter 7, “Psychological Development in Adolescence” (pp. 320–360)
Flaherty, H. B. (2018). Treating adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury: A review of psychosocial interventions to guide clinical practicLinks to an external site.. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 35, 85–95. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-017-0505-5
National Alliance on Mental Illness. (n.d.). Self-harLinks to an
external site.. https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-w…

Reflect on the isms I encountered and also watch videos and answer questions provided on the instructions.

Ethical and competent social work practice is contingent on sound theoretical constructs and empirical data derived from research across many fields – social sciences, psychology, biology, medicine, education, etc. We use findings from relevant research to develop assessment and intervention strategies that are most effective. In recent years, advances made in the field of neuroscience have provided new insights into physiological and brain functioning, neuroplasticity, and the impact of adverse experiences on the brain. As professional social workers, it is our ethical duty to be aware of these advances in research and how such findings can be integrated into our practice to best help our clients.
Instructions
Write a 2–3-page paper that outlines the following:
1. Briefly describe the field of neuroscience and how is it relevant to social work practice.
2. How can recent findings related to neural plasticity, memory and cognition, and the impact of stress and trauma be integrated into the biopsychosocial approach to assessment?
3. Briefly discuss the future implications for social work practice and give recommendations for integrating advances in neuroscience at the mezzo level (family, group, neighborhood) and macro-level (society, media, culture, policy).
Guidelines
o Papers should be written in APA style format, which includes a title page and reference page. It is recommended that you use the text and at least one peer-reviewed journal article as references.

Informational Support is identified by Unger and Wandersman (1985) as neighbors providing information to each other as they interact. This information may be helpful in locating needed resources. Reflecting on the communities of each Wes Moore, please describe how and when each Wes received this from their respective communities. Be specific. Identify how this information was pertinent to their development.
Additional resources:
https://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com/2018/12/specialcommission.html

Shulman, L. (2016). The skills of helping individuals, families, groups, and communities (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning.
Moore, W. (2010). The other Wes Moore: One name, two fates. New York, NY, Simon & Schuster