Category: Social work

Instructions:
APA style.
In this assignment you will focus on naming and describing the core competencies of the social work profession and illustrate them using the Rivas & Hull Case Study book from this course (Case Studies in Generalist Practice. Robert F. Rivas, Grafton H. Hull (Jr.), 2004). You may choose any case studies to help you do so. Please only illustrate a maximum of 2 Core Competencies for each case study you choose to utilize. Your paper should include the following:
A descriiption of each core competency
An illustration/connection of each core competency to a case study
A reference list with all cited sources.
(include readings: Tyuse, S. W., & Berg-Weger, M. (2023). The Practice of Generalist Social Work (6th ed.).
and
Keith-Lucas, A., Gregory, L., Bauer, S. (2021). So you want to be a social worker: Reflections for the
Christian student. St. Davids, PA: North American Association of Christians in Social Work.
ISBN: 978-1-952901-04-1
https://www.nacsw.org/sw/books/so-you-want-be-social-worker-reflections-christian-stu
dent-2nd-edition-2021

Instructions
Read another four (4) social work journal articles on a topic of your choice: addictions, adolescents, adoption, aging, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, homelessness, human trafficking, international social work, mental health, school social work, social welfare policy, or teen pregnancy. You will complete an annotated bibliography. Your paper should include the following:
Annotated bibliography using APA Format
Following each citation, summarize the article in one paragraph, noting key concepts and ideas.
In the next paragraph(s) include:
Your own reflections and questions about the article content and,
Concepts and ideas from the texts and classroom discussions:
Keith-Lucas, A., Gregory, L., & Bauer, S. (2021). So you want to be a social worker: Reflections for the Christian student. St. Davids, PA: North American Association of Christians in Social Work.
Tyuse, S.W., & Berg-Weger, M. (2023). The practice of generalist social work. New York, NY: Routledge.
A reference list with all cited sources.

Brandell, J. R. (Ed.). (2020). Theory & practice in clinical social work (3rd ed.). Cognella.
Chapter 6, “Clinical Practice With Children” (pp. 103–122)
Park, K. K., Horn, E. M., & Kurth, J. A. (2021). Strategies to support community inclusion of young children with disabilities Links to an external site.. Young Exceptional Children. https://doi.org/10.1177/10962506211028575
TO PREPARE
Review the Learning Resources on social work practice with children and on ecomaps.
Access the Social Work Case Studies media and navigate to Claudia. As you explore the case, consider the various assessments you would use to gain a comprehensive understanding.
BY DAY 3
Explain the importance of using multiple evidence-based tools (including quantitative, open-ended, and ecologically focused) to assess Claudia. Explain how each complements the other in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the young client’s concerns and situation. Then, describe the use of an ecomap in assessment and explain the different systems you would account for in your assessment of Claudia.

Complete a one page paper.
Known as the “mother of family therapy,” Virginia Satir believed in helping people and families reach their full potential by building their self-esteem, sense of safety, and capacity for healthy communication. Her humanistic approach utilized the therapist’s authenticity as a therapeutic tool to encourage increased client awareness through powerful mind/body/emotional work using gestalt, role-playing and other experiential techniques.
Review the Iceberg Exercise handout (attached). Review Iceberg Self-Discovery Exercise and reflect on each question. (See “The Iceberg” video on how to complete this activity.)
1. Reflect on the self-discoveries and summarize a response to each of the following:
what you learned about yourself;
how this knowledge can support your personal growth; and
how it can help prepare you for social work professional practice with families.

n this discussion, you will differentiate between Adlerian and psychoanalytic approaches to group therapy.
After completing the Module 4 Readings and Video, respond to the following in your initial post:
Considering a population of interest to you, how might you use psychoanalytic approaches with this population in a group setting? What about Adlerian approaches? (For full credit, please reply to both questions)
Ensure that you utilize the readings to substantiate your claims and statements.

Assignment Overview: Your colleague seeks consultation regarding a 17-year-old female client named Sarah, brought to therapy by her concerned father. Sarah has a history of self-harm and alcohol use but has shown signs of positive coping lately. She enjoys reading “Girl in Pieces” but faces challenges with her father removing items he deems negative from her room. The email is below.
Subject: Consultation Request for Client
Dear [Colleague],
I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to request your expertise and guidance regarding a client I am currently working with.
“Sarah” is a 17-year-old female client who was brought to therapy by her concerned father. She has a history of self-harm and alcohol use, but recently, she has been exhibiting signs of positive coping, such as active participation in sessions and utilizing journaling as an outlet. However, she is facing challenges with her father’s actions, particularly his habit of removing items he deems negative from her room, including things like song lyrics, books, and her journals.
One specific concern I have is regarding Sarah’s interest in reading “Girl in Pieces.” While I understand that literature can sometimes provide a sense of validation and understanding for individuals struggling with similar issues, I am unsure about the potential impact of this particular book on Sarah’s well-being. Additionally, I am seeking guidance on how to address Sarah’s father’s actions and their potential impact on Sarah’s therapeutic progress.
I would greatly appreciate your insights and recommendations on how to approach these issues with Sarah and her father. Additionally, if you have any suggestions for alternative therapeutic techniques that may be beneficial for Sarah in this situation, I would be eager to hear them.
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance. Your expertise is invaluable, and I am grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with you on this case.
Warm regards,
Jane Smith, LCSW
Instructions:
Part I
*******Analysis of Media Consumption (10 points):
Research the book Girl in Pieces to understand its plot and themes.
Share your initial thoughts on whether teens consuming media that discusses self-harm, such as this book, is a positive coping skill or a glamourization of a serious problem. (10 points)
Evaluation of Parental Actions (10 points):
Consider the measures taken by Sarah’s father to control her environment.
Assess whether his actions are appropriate and discuss the potential impact on Sarah. If you find his actions inappropriate, propose how you might address these concerns with him. (10 points)
Review of Scholarly Articles (10 points):
Locate and review two scholarly articles related to treating self-harming behaviors in teens.
Discuss whether your research supports or opposes your initial opinion and explain how this research impacts your clinical advice for your colleague. (10 points)
Suggestions for Therapeutic Techniques (10 points):
Identify and describe two alternative therapeutic techniques for treating self-harming behaviors in teens based on your scholarly articles and additional resources if desired. (10 points)
Email Summary (10 points):
Compile your findings and responses into a professional email format addressed to your colleague. This should integrate all the aspects discussed above, without being a formal paper. Ensure clarity and coherence in your response. (10 points)
APA Citations (5 points):
Include a reference page with APA-formatted citations for your scholarly articles. Ensure proper formatting and accuracy. (5 points)

The reflective paper should be 2-3 pages in length
**Must include a title page, and be in current APA format.**
**Please see the ECO map attached.**
!!! Instructions, paper template, grading rubric, and ECO map are attached !!!!

Answer each question in order.
1- Clinical Access- The Reamer (2003) article discusses boundary issues in social work. Using 2 of the 6 critical scenarios provided, pleases answer the following 4 questions for each scenario (you must only answer for two scenarios): a.Does this scenario present with an ethical issue (boundary violation or crossing)?
b. Identify and discuss the ethical dilemma.
c. Provide an explanation of the central theme of the issue as addressed in the Reamer article (if appropriate).
d. Identify the relevant standard from NASW Code of Ethics that relates to the violation (e.g. 1.01 Commitment to Clients).
2- Read this case study carefully and respond to the following questions:
a. Identify the biological, psychological, and social lenses as well as areas of competence (strength) for Brandon.
b. What diagnosis would you give him? Be sure to include the DSM-5-TR coding and clinical criterion to justify your diagnosis.
c. What psychosocial and cultural factors (Z codes) would follow your diagnosis?
d. What assessment tool would be applicable to the case?
Be sure to include the DMS-5-TR diagnosis codes, Z codes, and clinical criterion to justify your diagnosis.

Provide an overview to the issue/problem that you selected for this project. (problem is youth mental health.
Analyze the problem (use content from the Social Issues Presentation assignment)
Describe the target population(s) (use content from the Social Issues Presentation assignment)
Discuss the theory applied for the intervention to address the problem (use content from the Application of Theory and Evidence-Based Practices Presentation assignment)
Explain the procedures of implementation (use content from the Application of Theory and Evidence-Based Practices Presentation assignment)
Discuss the resources used to support the project (for example, human capital, funding, use of technology for communication, mailings, and brochures)
Explain the specific goals accomplished through the project and how the agency, community, or client benefited for the implementation of the project.
Discuss how the project contributed to the agency, client, or community, and explain how it advances the social work profession.
Determine which specific recommendations you would offer to an agency, client, or community to continue to promote your project’s intervention or plan.
Explain how your project improves the understanding of diversity and human rights and advances social work practice.
please use the files that were provided and use sources within the 5 years.

As noted above, revise the work you have done in the Policy Selection and Background (Week 4) and Policy Analysis (Week 6) assignments to develop a complete analysis. Additionally, this final submission includes recommendations you would make regarding future changes to the policy to improve its effectiveness in addressing the social justice issue for the chosen population.
For your final version, include the following sections:
Introduction
Body of Paper
Address the following, based on revising the assignments you submitted previously:
Analyze the social justice issue and its connection to the chosen population, addressing cultural values, privilege, and power.
Analyze the chosen policy and its connection to the social justice problem and the targeted population.
Analyze the historical issues and context leading up to, and including, the development of the policy.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the policy, including addressing issues with policy design, implementation practices, and external constraints that inhibit effectiveness.
Evaluate the feasibility of the policy from political, economic, and administrative perspectives.
Conclusion
Provide a brief summary of the current state of the policy’s implementation in regard to the chosen social justice issue and target population.
Draw conclusions based on your analysis about the continuing effectiveness of the policy. What have been the policy’s strengths and weaknesses, and how might these look going forward? Cite specific examples to support your analysis.
Recommendations
Provide recommendations to improve the policy or to replace it with alternative solutions, including a plan for how you will advocate for these changes. Should the policy be replaced, modified, or extended upon?
Justify your recommendations for new policies or revisions with a detailed rationale.
Describe how the new or revised policy for the chosen population will be implemented into policy planning and action.
Guidelines
Review the Policy Analysis and Recommendations rubric for information on how your work will be graded.
Additional Requirements
The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
Parts of the paper: Include a title page, table of contents, body of paper, references, and running headers.
Cited resources: A minimum of eight scholarly sources. Most literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.
Length of paper: 12–16 typed, double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Due date: Assignment must be submitted to your instructor in the courseroom no later than Sunday, 11:59 p.m. CST, this week.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
Competency 1: Use social justice, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lenses to assess how social welfare policies affect the delivery of and access to social services. (C5.GP.A)
Evaluate the effectiveness of the policy, including addressing issues with policy design, implementation practices, and external constraints that inhibit effectiveness. (C5.GP.A)
Evaluate the feasibility of the policy from political, economic, and administrative perspectives. (C5.GP.A)
Draw conclusions about the continuing effectiveness of the policy. (C5.GP.A)
Provide recommendations to improve the policy or to replace it with alternative solutions, including a plan for advocacy and implementation. (C5.GP.A)
Competency 2: Demonstrate cultural humility by applying critical reflection, self-awareness, and self-regulation to manage the influence of bias, power, privilege, and values in working with clients and constituencies, acknowledging them as experts of their own lived experiences. (C3.GP.B)
Analyze the social justice issue and its connection to the chosen population, including addressing cultural values, privilege, and power. (C3.GP.B)
Analyze the chosen policy and its connection to the social justice problem and the targeted population. (C3.GP.B)
Analyze the historical issues and context leading up to and including the development of the policy. (C5.GP.A)
Competency 3: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession, referencing at least eight scholarly sources.