Category: Social work

Discussion 8
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however should be correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Initial Response
Instructions:Write a discussion post on how you are feeling at this point in the semester about your progress with your portfolio and preparation for the LMSW exam. Check in with your professor and classmates for feedback and encouragement as we begin the second half of the semester!
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
Peer Response
Instructions:Please read and respond to at least two of your peers’ initial postings. You may want to consider the following questions in your responses to your peers:Compare and contrast your initial posting with those of your peers.
How are they similar or how are they different?
What information can you add that would help support the responses of your peers?
Ask your peers a question for clarification about their post.
What most interests you about their responses?
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.All peer responses are due by Sunday at 11:59 pm CT.Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

See Attachment for Instructions
Attachment Q1000A and Q1000B: correlates with question 1
Attachment Q20001: correlated with question 2
Attachment Q30001: correlates with question 4
Reference:
Barsky, Allan. E. (2019). Ethics and values in social work: An integrated approach for a comprehensive curriculum. (2nd ED). Oxford University Press.
National Association of Social Workers. (2021). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. NASW Press. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English

Complete and submit this graphic organizer based on 3 attached videos. Cite appropriately and include a reference list. APA format is required.
Important!!!! – Attached instructions and the Template Example of the Grapic Organizer (must look exactly like in the Example).
3 short videos to work with:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2bs1TTc4gk (Surviving Disappearance, Re-Imagining & Humanizing Native Peoples: Matika Wilbur at TEDxSeattle)
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aaTAUAEyho (Race: Are We So Different?).
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfo1XJDJKSU (Seeing Color w/ Chip & Joanna Gaines + kids- Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man – Ep. 3)

Consider the probable reaction of a 4-year-old who witnessed the sudden, violent death of a sibling. What interventions would be appropriate to help the preschool-age witness?
What are your thoughts on the Expanded ACEs questionnaire? Do you think it is important – why or why not?
Discuss the effect on a social worker who has been interacting with a child who has witnessed or experienced severe abuse. How can the worker process his or her own feelings and reactions?

Social Media Strategy Paper (25% of grade)
8-10 pages
Select an organization or grassroots movement that addresses an issue related to one
of the SDGs that you are passionate and/or curious about and is active on social media.
CBPS Collective (Community Based Public Safety) they are on facebook They’re expertise is in public safety primarily in marginalized communities.
Must be in APA format. No abstract is needed.

Please help me to prepare answers for the learning outcomes in study units 4 to 6 to get ready for the upcoming exam. Please use the lecture slides, study guide and textbook to help you with the answers. Thank you.

Explore the similarities and differences between cognitive interventions and insight-oriented psychotherapy naming and exploring at least two similarities and two differences.
For what type of client/situation might you want to use cognitive interventions? When might insight-oriented psychotherapy be more appropriate?
What are some of the limitations of cognitive Interventions for trauma treatment considering what you now know about the psychobiology of trauma as well as attachment and trauma?
Respond to one peer explaining how their post changed or influenced your thinking about similarities and differences.
Module 11 Overview
Module 11 Overview
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
Describe major strategies for cognitive processing in trauma interventions
Recognize process and role of creating a coherent narrative for clients
Be able to compare and contrast cognitive interventions of CPT with insight in psychotherapy.
Be able to compare and discuss similarities and differences in the therapeutic relationship with CPT and the trauma model.

Module Activities
Read Briere, Chapter Seven
Review PTSD and the Military PP
Review Moral Injury Article and PP
Read Boehme, pp. 37 – 51
Read Boehme, pp. , 66 – 69
Watch Video: CPT Explained:https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/cognitive_processing.asp

Additional Resource:
Cook, J. M. Simiola, V., McCarthy, E., Ellis, A., & Stirman, S. W. (2018). Use of reflective journaling to understand decision-making regarding two evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD: Practice Implications. Practice Innovations 3(3), 153-1676.

objective: To develop a policy proposal aimed at promoting health equity for a specific marginalized group.
Instructions:
Identify a health disparity affecting a marginalized population (e.g., racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities) that can be addressed through policy intervention.
Research the social, economic, and political factors contributing to the health disparity.
Develop a policy proposal that aims to reduce or eliminate the health disparity, focusing on health equity.
The proposal should include:
A clear statement of the health disparity and its significance.
A detailed descriiption of the proposed policy, including objectives, target population, and implementation strategies.
An analysis of how the policy will promote health equity and address social determinants of health.
Consideration of potential challenges and barriers to implementation.
Ethical considerations and alignment with social work values.

Differential Diagnosis Assessment: Complete a Differential Diagnosis Assessment using the template forms uploaded into Canvas. There is one form for persons aged 0-17 and another form for persons aged 18 +. Assessments should be completed on persons served at the students’ internship placement. Students not currently in a field placement or those placed in Macro placements may choose from the list off movies provided by the instructor. All names shall be changed or only initials used to protect confidentiality. The rubric below indicates the areas on which you are being evaluated for each of the assessments. The assessment should be free from acronyms, spelling and grammar errors. Writing should be clear and concise. The assessment shall show insight regarding the person’s struggles, as well as clinical and critical thinking. Professional and clinical terminology should be used.

Explore the similarities and differences between cognitive interventions and insight-oriented psychotherapy naming and exploring at least two similarities and two differences.
For what type of client/situation might you want to use cognitive interventions? When might insight-oriented psychotherapy be more appropriate?
What are some of the limitations of cognitive Interventions for trauma treatment considering what you now know about the psychobiology of trauma as well as attachment and trauma?
Respond to one peer explaining how their post changed or influenced your thinking about similarities and differences.
Module 11 Overview
Module 11 Overview
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
Describe major strategies for cognitive processing in trauma interventions
Recognize process and role of creating a coherent narrative for clients
Be able to compare and contrast cognitive interventions of CPT with insight in psychotherapy.
Be able to compare and discuss similarities and differences in the therapeutic relationship with CPT and the trauma model.

Module Activities
Read Briere, Chapter Seven
Review PTSD and the Military PP
Review Moral Injury Article and PP
Read Boehme, pp. 37 – 51
Read Boehme, pp. , 66 – 69
Watch Video: CPT Explained:https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/cognitive_processing.asp

Additional Resource:
Cook, J. M. Simiola, V., McCarthy, E., Ellis, A., & Stirman, S. W. (2018). Use of reflective journaling to understand decision-making regarding two evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD: Practice Implications. Practice Innovations 3(3), 153-1676.