EACH SET OF 2 HAS ITS OWN INSTRUCTIONS:
Guided Response:
Review several of your classmates’ posts. Critique or enhance their discussion of I.Q. and multiple intelligences testing by providing example(s) to make your point. Please respond to at least two of your classmates. Be sure to respond to any queries or comments posted by your instructor.
ARICA’S POST:
How do these two different tests measure intelligence?
The IQ test was about what knowledge you have, and you needed to apply it by reading the questions and answering them correctly. It was set up like a traditional test that you would take in school. The multiple intelligence one was accentuating what your strengths are and what you need to work on. It also gives you the option to learn how to use your other intelligences that were not in your top three.
Which test do you think was more reflective of your intellectual ability? Why?
The IQ test was a better reflective way of telling where I am at intellectually. It gave me a number that I go right and a percentage of where I was versus other people. My IQ was 134 which is considered High Average to Gifted.
But when looking at the book, it states that a successful intelligence requires “analytical abilities, creative abilities and practical abilities” (Chapter 3.1). In terms of this, I would say that the assessment to find the strengths would be a better reflective of my intellectual ability. It gives what you are good at and how to strengthen your other abilities. I was good at language, social and musical.
How do you feel about the practice of I.Q. testing?
I was honestly stressing the whole time that I was taking it. It was timed and I kept thinking “I hope I get a good number”. It made me second guess myself, I was not confident that I would do so well.
In reviewing your results, what did you learn about I.Q. testing?
I read that I could be a college professor or a medical doctor. I could also consider being a lawyer, engineer or computer programmer.
How does your experience connect with the information from the text on I.Q.?
My goal graduating from high school was to be a paralegal and then become a lawyer. I’ve still contemplated doing that, but I love children and education so much that I’m not sure if I’d ever switch my career choice.
Could I.Q. testing be used as a valid tool in the teaching-learning process? Why or why not?
They could be used as guide as to where the child is as a range. But it cannot be used as a valid tool. You need more specifics of where the student is lacking. There need to be more specific results so that when you do your parent-teacher conferences, you can give the parents tools to help in guiding them to help them practice on their weaknesses. It also doesn’t touch on all the abilities of a child that can be seen on other assessment tools that are geared towards children.
Why are I.Q. tests problematic? Consider diverse student populations.
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1. EACH SET OF 2 HAS ITS OWN INSTRUCTIONS:
Guided Response:
Review several of your classmates’ posts. Critique or enhance
their discussion of I.Q. and multiple intelligences testing by
providing example(s) to make your point. Please respond to at
least two of your classmates. Be sure to respond to any queries
or comments posted by your instructor.
ARICA’S POST:
How do these two different tests measure intelligence?
The IQ test was about what knowledge you have, and you
needed to apply it by reading the questions and answering them
correctly. It was set up like a traditional test that you would
take in school. The multiple intelligence one was accentuating
what your strengths are and what you need to work on. It also
gives you the option to learn how to use your other intelligences
that were not in your top three.
Which test do you think was more reflective of your intellectual
ability? Why?
The IQ test was a better reflective way of telling where I am at
intellectually. It gave me a number that I go right and a
percentage of where I was versus other people. My IQ was 134
which is considered High Average to Gifted.
But when looking at the book, it states that a successful
intelligence requires “analytical abilities, creative abilities and
2. practical abilities” (Chapter 3.1). In terms of this, I would say
that the assessment to find the strengths would be a better
reflective of my intellectual ability. It gives what you are good
at and how to strengthen your other abilities. I was good at
language, social and musical.
How do you feel about the practice of I.Q. testing?
I was honestly stressing the whole time that I was taking it. It
was timed and I kept thinking “I hope I get a good number”. It
made me second guess myself, I was not confident that I would
do so well.
In reviewing your results, what did you learn about I.Q. testing?
I read that I could be a college professor or a medical doctor. I
could also consider being a lawyer, engineer or computer
programmer.
How does your experience connect with the information from
the text on I.Q.?
My goal graduating from high school was to be a paralegal and
then become a lawyer. I’ve still contemplated doing that, but I
love children and education so much that I’m not sure if I’d
ever switch my career choice.
Could I.Q. testing be used as a valid tool in the teaching-
learning process? Why or why not?
They could be used as guide as to where the child is as a range.
But it cannot be used as a valid tool. You need more specifics
3. of where the student is lacking. There need to be more specific
results so that when you do your parent-teacher conferences,
you can give the parents tools to help in guiding them to help
them practice on their weaknesses. It also doesn’t touch on all
the abilities of a child that can be seen on other assessment
tools that are geared towards children.
Why are I.Q. tests problematic? Consider diverse student
populations.
They are problematic because first are all populations going to
have access to them online. Not every child is able to be online
like certain communities are. Then I would be worried if a
student takes the IQ test and doesn’t get a good result, what
would that do to their self-esteem. Children need that support
to show them what they did wrong and how they can fix it. It
also doesn't allow for students with other abilities that they are
strong in to shine. It only had math and English questions on it.
HEIDI’S POST:
How do these two different tests measure intelligence?
The IQ test measures knowledge that has been taught to you or
that you have learned through the years. It does not have a line
of questioning that does not involve rational thinking. Most of
it involves math and language such as vocabulary.It does not
ask questions about art, music, history, or anything like that. If
you were never book smart in school as far as math and
language arts, you will not get a good score on this test. It is
also timed which makes a lot of people nervous.
The Intelligence test asked questions about what is most like
you, or least like you. It asked you about your interests. It had
4. questions about art, music, math, reading, sports, and
friendships. I feel like this measures personality more than
intelligence. Intelligence can be interpreted in different ways. I
have heard of people being a musical prodigy, but couldn't read
or write. This test measures intelligence according to what your
likes and dislikes are, and gives you feedback according to your
responses.
Which test do you think was more reflective of your intellectual
ability? Why?
I scored a 118-123 in my IQ test. It said I was above average or
superior. I really don't think it was accurate. I was never top of
my class. My grades were always average. I paid attention in
school, but I wasn't a wiz kid by any means. The questions
asked on the test were basic middle school math. There was no
Algebra, Geometry, or Trigonometry questions, or I would have
been in the lowest percentile they had. My strengths have alway
been in Language Arts. Reading, writing, poetry, and
vocabulary.
The intelligence test I scored a 4.29 in Social, 4.14 in
Language, 3.86 in Nature, 3.71 in Self, 3.14 in Musical, 2.57 in
Body Movement, 2.14 in Spatial, and a 1.57 in Logic/Math.
This is a lot more accurate to me. It shows what I am good at or
interested in, and explains what each of the results means in
terms of your intelligence. The only downfall to this test is you
are choosing your own answers there are no right or wrong
answers. So, if you wanted to, you could fool the test by
answering dishonestly
How do you feel about the practice of I.Q. testing?
I really do not have an opinion on IQ testing if the questions are
relevant for the age group. You could not give a six or seven
year old the test I just took and expect to get accurate results. I
5. feel as though if you gave the test and results to someone that
was very sensitive and was not a good test taker, it could
discourage them if they got a low score. Not everyone will
excel at Math and English, but they are fundamentals in
learning that need to be learned. So, do I think IQ tests should
be given to school age kids? Sure, if they are age appropriate,
and the child is made to understand the results are not a factor
into how smart they are, but what they have learned so far.
The intelligence test is a good test to see what interests your
student. What they feel they are good at, and what subjects
matter to them and they enjoy. It would be a fun test to see how
all the students in the class scored. Then, put them in groups
with people who scored differently than them to see what kid of
group discussions occur.
In reviewing your results, what did you learn about I.Q. testing?
I learned IQ testing can be a useful tool to use as a teaching
tool. It can be interesting to see where your students stand as
far as IQ and Intelligence testing. I also learned these tests are
also affected by interests and prior experience in the classroom
or hobbies.
How does your experience connect with the information from
the text on I.Q.?
The text gives various ways that testing can be administered. It
also shows the variables involved when taking the test.When
taking variables into consideration, such as if the child might be
sick, or something is going o at home, they are over whelmed or
anxious. These could all have adverse effect during the testing.
Could I.Q. testing be used as a valid tool in the teaching-
learning process? Why or why not?
6. As I said earlier in this post, I think it would be a great tool to
use in a group setting. You could sit like minded students
together and see if they get along . You can see what kind of
ideas they come up with for projects or assignments. You could
also split the classroom up into groups that have different
scores in different categories and see how they communicate
and work together during group assignments. I think this would
work well in a classroom setting or virtual. I also would like to
see if student stronger in any particular intelligence were more
likely to take a leadership role than the others.
Why are I.Q. tests problematic? Consider diverse student
populations.
I think IQ test become problematic when culture, race, gender,
socioeconomic status, and physical location come into question.
I think if these questions were asked prior to the exam, and the
results were measured according to others in their specific
group. It would put certain groups of classes on their own.
Which in doing so, would not be fair. Or, put student in
different school systems for that matter. Would schools that had
students with higher IQ's get more funding? If a child scores
above average they might want to move them out of a school
they are comfortable in, to a school where the kids are not like
them. It may make them feel inadequate. I volunteered for a
private school as a volleyball coach for many years, and I saw
the kids who came in on scholarships because of high test
scores. They were bullied and teased. They could have been just
as successful at the school they were comfortable at with a more
challenging curriculum. However, they were being moved
across 3 cities to feel less like themselves, by kids who were
privileged and had more advantages than them.
Guided Response:
Respond to at least one classmate that has been assigned a
different position from you and offer a rebuttal. Be sure to
7. provide evidence from the literature to support your opposition.
Also, respond to your original post and provide your own
opinion of inclusion based on the evidence from the research
and the responses of your classmates. Did your thinking change
after reading your classmates’ viewpoints? Share your concerns
about working with students with special needs in the regular
classroom. Be sure to respond to any queries or comments
posted by your instructor.
CIARA’S POST:
1. What is inclusion and how does the legislative mandate of
IDEIA (Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement
Act, formerly known as IDEA – Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act) support its efforts.
Inclusion is a simple way is defined as "including everyone."
The idea behind IDEIA is for educators to use more a
homeschool approach in the classroom where there is an
individualized learning plan specifically for each student. All
remain in the classroom together but the teacher formulates a
lesson and allows each student to draw from it with instruct
guidance starting from their own level and understanding.
1. Based on your research, provide at least three reasons for
your position that is supported by the texts. You also want to
provide solid examples to support each reason.
· Homeschool type of setting where all learning styles are
embraced- "
The regular class is not looked at as how it is,
but how it "can be"
· Involving everyone by make lesson individualized
"regular class, the regular class gets ready for the child."
8. · Diversity in welcome
,"
he fundamental principle of inclusive education is the valuing
of diversity within the human community."
What is inclusion? (Links to an external site.)
Retrieved from http://www.kidstogether.org/inclusion.htm
ANDREA’S POST:
Inclusion fought for a long time, is a way of including everyone
no matter where their intelligence lays. It is a way of including
everyone by providing a sense of belonging to everyone
regardless of differences (Kids Together, n.d.). The IDEIA
supports this idea by allowing students by law to attend school
and receive a free education regardless of a child’s intelligence.
The improvements to this movement as aloud funding to schools
so that districts may implement the needed tools to help educate
those in need.
There are many reasons that inclusion should take place
in every learning environment especially regarding children.
First, every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and
develop no matter what their state of mind is. Second, we as a
society need to break the cycle of labeling those who are not up
to certain standards. Lastly, education does not have to be done
separately from others. By abiding by inclusion, each student
receives a sense of belonging, gains higher expectations, and
raises their self-esteem (Thompkins, 1995).
References
Kids Together, Inc. (n.d.).
What is inclusion? (Links to an external site.) (Links to an
external site.)
9. Retrieved from
http://www.kidstogether.org/inclusion.htm (Links to an external
site.)
Thompkins, R. & Deloney, P. (1995).
Inclusion: The pros and cons (Links to an external site.) (Links
to an external site.)
.
Issues..about Change, 4
(3). Retrieved from
http://www.sedl.org/change/issues/issues43.html
Guided Response:
Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. Support
your initial and subsequent posts by citing at least two scholarly
and peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text. The
Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources
(Links to an external site.)
table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types.
TAMMY’S POST:
Determine and discuss both historical and contemporary
problems contributing to the homeless single-mother
populations
The homeless population of single parents is one of the
most vulnerable homeless groups. Fifteen percent of the
homeless population are unmarried single mothers. Eighty-five
percent are fleeing domestic violence. If not enough stress to
function as both parents, adding the homeless factor to an
already difficult life circumstance can make or break the single-
parent family and influence future poverty.
Throughout history, women have been stigmatized as
fragile and weak. In the Colonial Period, women and children
10. were tough enough to endure indentured servitude with their
children beside them laboring. Both were not privy to an
education. During this period compensation consisted of cents
on the dollar for long workdays, or food, if fortunate. Today,
these same single mothers must labor alone unless their child is
16 years old or older due to labor laws. Add to these variables
that a historical gender inequality gap remains which worsens
when age and race come into the equation.
It is estimated that more than half of single mothers have not
completed high school or a GED. In the absence of a degree and
a high school diploma, 75 percent of single parents work in
low-wage jobs. The median income for this vulnerable group is
figured to be about $24,000 annually. Many single mothers have
little to no work experience because of their lack of education
and inability to afford daycare.
In addition to the low income, a single parent must afford the
high cost of daycare. If daycare is an added expense, the cost
ranges from $10 – 13,000.00, leaving less than half of their
income before taxes and health insurance, if available to afford
rent, utilities, and food (Martin, 2018).
In turning to the system for help, these single mothers are
expected to suffice from even less income allotted by the
TANF, SNAP, and Medicaid programs. In cooperation with the
transition from ADFC to TANF, women must enter a Work
Force program that returns her and her children to the same
disparity. Often, women choose to return to their abusers as
they see no other way to survive. As poverty, disparity, and
instability increase, so do the variables of deviant behaviors and
lack of education within their children.
Cyclic Poverty - a potential risk of homeless single-mother
families
11. Forty-two percent of homeless children transfer schools if in
attendance due to being homeless. The emotional instability and
behavioral defiance the children endure due to domestic
violence and poverty lead to worse emotional and psychological
states, escalating behaviors, poor performance and grades,
suspensions and expulsion, and eventually dropping out (NAEH,
2020). Childhood homelessness is one of many potential neglect
and abuse indicators, especially when the mother returns to a
dysfunctional home, domestic violence, and addiction, which
further contribute to the cycle of abuse and poverty – thus
comes intergenerational poverty and the cycle of abuse
dynamics. Since the cyclic behaviors are learned, it is essential
to advocate for awareness in educating and counseling the
families. Furthermore, sustainable life is proven through
education when supplied a support network and tools are
appropriate and adequate for an education to occur.
Human Services effectiveness for single-mother families
Creating a plan of action and follow-through while case
management is in place is crucial. An effective plan to gain job
skills and obtain a higher education beginning at a high school
diploma or GED is the first step to higher wages to afford the
living cost. Although the TANF program stipulates this
initially, there is little follow-through. Families need ample
time to get sufficient educational resources and skillsets to
promote self-sufficiency. Research has shown that when poverty
meets desperation, criminal behaviors become relevant and
increase as a measure to suffice.
The Second Chance Education Program
The Nebraska Correctional Center for Women here in York,
Nebraska, coordinates with York College to enter women
inmates into the Second Chance Program. A cohort of twelve
model inmates is enrolled in core courses to achieve an
12. Associate’s degree over three years. The program's stipulations
include employment as an inmate to contribute to the cost
incurred ($50.00 per course) and exemplify ideal conduct while
incarcerated. A GED or high school diploma is required, which
is not told as covered, which may be a limitation to this
program (York College, 2018). However, the history of
behavior and motivation to break their life cycles demonstrated
through their conduct and achievements promotes the ability to
transition well into society and reunify with their children. In
interviews with the cohort, many inmates expressed the desire
to continue their higher education. With this desire comes an
ability to better support their children and set an example that
aids in eradicating intergenerational poverty among single-
mother homes.
Granted the latter example within my community is more
extreme, it is common for single mothers, especially black
single mothers to fall in the cracks of a broken system.
Available resources need to be implemented when high-risks are
observed instead of a last means.
References
Martin, M. E. (2018).
Introduction to human services: Through the eyes of practice
settings
(4th ed.). Pearson.
National Alliance to End Homelessness. (2020, January).
Children and Families.
https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/who-
experiences-homelessness/children-and-families/ (Links to an
external site.)
York College. (2018). Second Chance Education Program.
https://www.york.edu/secondchance.html
13. CARMEN’S POST:
Homelessness in the United States
Homelessness has continued to arise in the United States. After
reading chapter 8 and adding to chapter 9 we can see that
mental illness and homelessness not only are a problem in the
united states but individuals with mental illness tend to be a
high risk of homelessness. According to Martin (2018)
homelessness is a very complex social problem, often
encompassing issues related to physical and mental health,
domestic violence, child welfare, and chronic financial
insecurity. The United States economic crisis has deeply
affected the lives of millions of American. This has resulted in
pay reductions, bob layoffs, bankruptcies, and sky rocking
foreclosures, which have plunged many families and individuals
into ever economic hardship, particularly those living in low-
income communities (Martin, 2015). According to National
Coalition for the Homeless, (2009) serious mental illness
disrupt people’s ability to carry out essential aspects of daily
life, such as self-care and household management. In addition to
individuals with mental illness single parent families are among
another group that struggle with the lack of stable housing.
Determine and discuss the circumstances, both historical and
contemporary, that have contributed to the problem of Homeless
Veterans
The rate of homelessness began to increase between 1970 and
1980 due to a decrease in affordable housing and an increase in
poverty (Martin, 2018, p. 207). According to Martin, (2018) the
2007 recession has exacerbated this trend of financial
vulnerability, as indicated by about two-thirds of cities in the
United States reporting increase in requests for food and
emergency shelters in 2014. Today the definition of
14. homelessness is an issue, but the problem of homelessness is
still an issue today. Advocates for the homeless still complain
that the federal definition of homelessness is too marrow
because point-in-time counts still only include sheltered and
unsheltered persons (Martin, 2018, p. 208). In addition, impacts
service provision eligibility and funding, since the federal
government significantly underestimates the homeless
population (Martin, 2018, p. 208). According to martin (2018)
the largest portion of homeless population consist of homeless
individuals primary middle age men who are often of color and
are sometimes veterans-living alone in shelters or on the streets.
Veterans who struggle with homelessness have suffered from
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or substance use
related to experience in the military.
Risk for Homeless Veterans
According to martin (2018) many homeless veterans suffer from
PTSD after having served in the military during wartime, as
well as have physical disabilities, such as traumatic brain
injury. Some risk factors include post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), depression, substance use, anxiety, and risk of suicide
are among risk factors of homelessness. One of the main issues
is that there remains a substantial unmet need for veteran
mental health care as nearly half of veterans fail to receive
services even after being diagnosed with a behavioral health
condition (Edward et. al., (2020). According to Taft et. al.,
(2005) veterans are fifty percent more likely to become
homeless than other Americans due to poverty, lack of support,
network. Veterans are about 1.5 million at risk of homelessness.
Explain how a human services professional can most effectively
tend to the needs of your chosen population
Human services professionals can be vital in aiding veterans
who struggle with homelessness. Human service professionals
15. can provide case management services to link veterans with
housing resources as the one listed below. Human services
professional can provide encouragement and support to
veterans. According to Martin (2018) human services
professional can help with basic needs such as providing food,
shelter and good health care, while using a strengths-based
approach to build a positive alliance as a basis for intervention.
It’s our role to help the community have a better understand as
individuals who struggle with lack of stable housing can be
stereotyped, as professionals we can develop outreach programs
and other services designed to overcome these negative
perception (Martin, 2018).
Identify and provide at least one current societal or
governmental initiative that has been implemented nationally or
in your area to help your chosen population.
There are many agencies that offer services for the homeless
and those experiencing housing insecurity (Martin, 2018).
According to Martin (2018) agencies that provide direct
services to homeless population are likely the recipient of
grants provided in response to the McKinney Vento Act. Some
programs include Shelter Plus Care Program, the supportive
housing program, and the section 8 HEATH act grants
consolidated into a single program called the Emergency
Solution
Grants program (Martin, 2018, p. 219). In addition, there are
several other programs such as rapid rehousing, permanent
housing program, housing projects, section 8 housing,
traditional housing program, including emergency shelters, and
16. domestic violence shelters (Martin, 2018, p. 219-220).
References
Edwards, E. R., Barnes, S., Govindarajulu, U., Geraci, J., &
Tsai, J. (2020). Mental health and substance use patterns
associated with lifetime suicide attempt, incarceration, and
homelessness: A latent class analysis of a nationally
representative sample of US veterans. Psychological Services.
https://doi-org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/10.1037/ser0000488
MARTIN, E. (2015). AFFORDABLE HOUSING,
HOMELESSNESS, AND MENTAL HEALTH: WHAT HEATH
CARE POLICY NEEDS TO ADDRESS.
Journal of Health and Human Services Administration,
38
(1), 67-89. Retrieved November 17, 2020, from
http://www.jstor.org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/stable/24459676
Martin, M. E. (2018).
Introduction to human services
: Through the eyes of practice settings (4th ed.). Pearson.
National Coalition for the Homeless. (2009).
17. Mental illness and homelessness (Links to an external site.)
(Links to an external site.)
. http://www.nationalhomeless.org/factsheets/Mental_Illness.pdf
Taft, C. T., Pless, A. P., Stalans, L. J., Koenen, K. C., King, L.
A., & King, D. W. (2005). Risk Factors for Partner Violence
among a National Sample of Combat Veterans. Journal of
Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 73(1), 151–159.
Guided Response:
Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. Support
your initial and subsequent posts by citing at least two scholarly
and peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text. The
Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources
(Links to an external site.)
table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types.
JUSTINA’S POST:
Summarize the mental illness into a paragraph.
The mental illness I will be discussing is, obsessive
compulsive disorder. It is usually known or presented as, OCD.
When an individual has OCD, it can be hard to control or stop
them, especially when it is a part of their daily routines. This
18. can be linked to the mental illness of anxiety disorders.
Ultimately, having OCD means the person suffering from the
disorder does things over and over again, either daily, every
hour, etc. At times, it can be hard for them to understand or see
what they are doing as a problem since they are used to doing it.
For instance, reoccurring thoughts, and behaviors are how we
live our lives, among other things, but a person with OCD
continues to go off of these instances.
Research the possible causes of the illness, who is at risk, the
symptoms, and some of the available treatments and therapies.
Explain to the class in two to three paragraphs.
Obsessive compulsive disorder is a mental illness, and the
causes of the illness are unknown. “Factors such as genetics,
brain biology and chemistry, and your environment may play a
role” (U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d.). Anyone can be
at risk of having obsessive compulsive disorder. Since it is
unknown of the causes of the illness it can hard to determine
when an individual will get it, if they get it at all.
As it pertains to obsessive compulsive disorder, there are
few symptoms. Some symptoms are, fear of being contaminated
by touching objects others have touched, doubts that you’ve
locked the door or turned off the stove, intense stress when
19. objects aren’t orderly or facing a certain way, images of driving
your car into a crowd of people, thoughts about shouting
obscenities or acting inappropriately in public, unpleasant
sexual images, and avoidance of situations that can trigger
obsessions, such as shaking hands (Mayo Clinic, n.d.).
There is no way to prevent obsessive compulsive disorder.
There are certain treatments and therapies available though.
When there are signs, the individual should receive help and see
a physician. If it goes untreated it will continue to get worse
and disrupt the ways they continue to live their lives. Two of
the main treatments are medicines, such as antidepressants, and
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Continue to teach the class by training them how they could
each, as human services professionals, work with an individual
diagnosed with this mental illness as part of a broader treatment
plan.
As human services professionals, working with an individual
with obsessive compulsive disorder can be a bit tricky,
especially if they are not able to admit their OCD is consuming
them and their life. One of the therapies, CBT, can help with
helping the individual overcome some of their anxieties. “One
specific type of CBT that can treat OCD is called Exposure and
20. Response Prevention (EX/RP). EX/RP involves gradually
exposing you to your fears or obsessions. You learn healthy
ways to deal with the anxiety they cause” (U.S. National
Library of Medicine, n.d.). It is not a one-time fix so there
needs to be patience and understanding when dealing with
someone diagnosed with OCD.
References
Mayo Clinic (n.d.). Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Retrieved from
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obsessive-
compulsive-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20354432 (Links to
an external site.)
U.S. National Library of Medicine. (n.d.).
Mental disorders
. MedlinePlus. Retrieved from
https://medlineplus.gov/mentaldisorders.html
DAWN’S POST:
Mental Illness & Mental Disorders [WLO: 2] [CLOs: 2, 4]
21. Mental illness can be describe as an illness that can affect your
moods, behavior and your feelings day to day. U.S. National
Library of Medicine (n.d) describes, “Mental disorders (or
mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking,
feeling, mood, and behavior” (MedlinePlus). There are many
disorders that we see every day, sometimes in people with
know. Common illnesses are depression, anxiety, bipolar
disorder and even disorders that can affect ones eating. These
mental disorders can make daily life challenging if not under
control. Some of these disorders must be controlled by
medications however, many people can be helped by counseling
or therapy. Some common disorders such as post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) and depression can have an underlined
past trauma that has caused the illness. Some illnesses can more
severe and require a caregiver because the symptoms cannot be
controlled such as schizophrenia, autism or dementia. Martin
(2018) wrote, "Severe mental illness leaves many incapable of
providing for their basic needs," (Ch. 8). Many of these people
can be found on the streets as there are homeless.
Post-traumatic stress disorder has been known for those that
have served the military and witness many violent and bloody
scenes of the war. However, today, PTSD has been diagnosed to
many people who have gone through a stressful ordeal. It has
22. been described as a disorder in individuals who may have
suffered life threatening trauma such as combat, a
natural disaster (Links to an external site.)
, a car accident, or
sexual assault (Links to an external site.)
or less threatening like the death of a loved one (U.S. National
Library of Medicine, n.d.). While this disorder can be found in
older adults, there are children who can suffer from PTSD.
Martin (2018) wrote, “" When individuals experience a
significant trauma, their brains react accordingly, going into a
“survival mode,” which often doesn’t go away when their lives
return to normal" (Ch. 8). Many times the person lives as
though they are still in danger (Martin, 2018). The symptoms
may be different in different people.
Individuals that suffer from PTSD may go through anxiety,
angry and difficulty concentrating. Many times they experience
flashbacks, nightmares and difficulty sleeping. These challenges
often leaves them in a depression where life is difficult. As
Human Service professionals, talking through the past traumas
can assist individuals in dealing with the actually event that
caused them stress. Martin (2018) wrote, "When individuals
experience a significant trauma, their brains react accordingly,
going into a “survival mode,” which often doesn’t go away
when their lives return to normal" (Ch. 8). An effective human
23. services professional will be able to recognize the different
coping styles and how the individual or family handles the
crisis (Martin, 2018). From my personal experience, the
depression or moods get better however, it never seems to go
away. As professionals, we should continue with a plan to
ensure that the client is getting all that is needed out of therapy.
References
Martin, M. E. (2018). Introduction to human services: Through
the eyes of practice settings (4th ed.).
Pearson
.
U.S. National Library of Medicine. (n.d.). Mental disorders
(Links to an external site.).
MedlinePlus
.
https://medlineplus.gov/mentaldisorders.html