Randy Haveson is a speaker, trainer, and consultant. He has been working in the field of addiction and recovery since 1986, and in higher education since 1990.
Dr. Sridhar Yaratha is an established Virginia psychiatrist who is qualified in forensic psychiatry and addiction therapy and coordinates care for patients with chronic mental illnesses. Among Dr. Sridhar Yaratha’s areas of focus are depression and its symptoms.
A relatively common mood disorder, depression is characterized by feelings of loss, sadness, or anger that reach such a level that they interfere with the activities of daily life. Common results are lost productivity, as well as deteriorating relations with others. In some cases, chronic health conditions may also develop or be aggravated as a result.
Symptoms that manifest with depression often differ between men and women, with irritability, tiredness, and anxiety a common thread. Men may also become more restless and aggressive, and lose interest in favorite pastimes. They may compensate by drinking excessively or taking part in high-risk activities. Women tend to feel a sense of hopelessness and withdrawal from the types of social engagements that give meaning and purpose to life. For either sex, thoughts of suicide may take root as instability, anxiousness, and fatigue persist.
While there is no single depression test, psychological assessments can help identify the condition. An experienced mental health professional typically evaluates symptoms through questions about thoughts, moods, activity levels, sleep patterns, and appetite. In addition, a physical examination and blood work may be ordered to explore whether vitamin D deficiency or thyroid issues are a contributor or trigger.
Randy Haveson is a speaker, trainer, and consultant. He has been working in the field of addiction and recovery since 1986, and in higher education since 1990.
Dr. Sridhar Yaratha is an established Virginia psychiatrist who is qualified in forensic psychiatry and addiction therapy and coordinates care for patients with chronic mental illnesses. Among Dr. Sridhar Yaratha’s areas of focus are depression and its symptoms.
A relatively common mood disorder, depression is characterized by feelings of loss, sadness, or anger that reach such a level that they interfere with the activities of daily life. Common results are lost productivity, as well as deteriorating relations with others. In some cases, chronic health conditions may also develop or be aggravated as a result.
Symptoms that manifest with depression often differ between men and women, with irritability, tiredness, and anxiety a common thread. Men may also become more restless and aggressive, and lose interest in favorite pastimes. They may compensate by drinking excessively or taking part in high-risk activities. Women tend to feel a sense of hopelessness and withdrawal from the types of social engagements that give meaning and purpose to life. For either sex, thoughts of suicide may take root as instability, anxiousness, and fatigue persist.
While there is no single depression test, psychological assessments can help identify the condition. An experienced mental health professional typically evaluates symptoms through questions about thoughts, moods, activity levels, sleep patterns, and appetite. In addition, a physical examination and blood work may be ordered to explore whether vitamin D deficiency or thyroid issues are a contributor or trigger.
Case StudyBecoming a forensic psychologist after graduating from.docxtidwellveronique
Case Study
Becoming a forensic psychologist after graduating from Ashford with a psychology degree will be an exciting part of my life. Graduating from the psychology program at Ashford means I have the skills necessary to move forward in my career goals. I am now able to read and think critically and creatively, communicate effectively through my speech, writings, and through the use of technology. I now understand the various forms of diversity, the interdependence among living beings, and the environment and humanly-created systems. I am able to direct service of meeting the needs of others, develop the skills and abilities that provide for lifelong learning, as well as I now have the ability to draw information from different fields of study to make informed decisions (Ashford University, 2014). Having a psychology degree means I can analyze human behavior and their mental processes, as well as analyze theories of continuing education in psychology and related fields. I can evaluate theories of personality development and psychology research methods. I can now demonstrate communication behaviors that are consistent with the study and practice of psychology, as well as have and use skills and concepts that are fundamental to the ethical application of psychology (Ashford University, 2014).
I as a bartender deal with personal challenges all the time when I hear people tell me their problems and I want to try to give them advice. Many times I get told things regarding my brother and his girlfriends’ issues at home and I want to help but it’s an ethical struggle for me. The reason for the struggle is that I work with my brothers’ girlfriend and my advice could be biased. From my point of view the problem is that my brother and his girlfriend don’t have good communication. The problem from what they can tell is the other person doesn’t listen or doesn’t care to listen. The options I see it as they can either try to sit down with an unbiased person to help them communicate effectively or they can end their relationship. The risks and consequences are that they may end up expressing feelings that are not ready to be dealt with, or they could end up with a really strong relationship. The other risk and consequence could be that they end up in a huge fight and the relationship is over. The only evidence I have to assist me is what they both tell me about the situation and what I have personally seen.
With this case I would be able to think critically and creatively, I can analyze their behavior and their mental processing, as well as demonstrate communication behaviors. I will look at how they are trying to communicate now and think of other ways they can try to communicate such as text or email. Maybe even writing each other letters. I will analyze their behaviors as to how they perceive the other person and the way the other person comes across while speaking. Through better communication skills the couple will be able to better discuss their i ...
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Discussion 2:
Cultural Competence
The term
cultural competence
denotes an integrative perspective on the cultures of other people. Individuals displaying higher levels of cultural competency tend not to promote their culture over others or vice versa—they instead demonstrate an interest in learning more about the customs, habits, and behaviors of those whose backgrounds are different from their own.
Post a description of your level of familiarity with the culture of the client.
Describe at least two additional pieces of information you would need to gather from the client in order to best assist him or her.
For this Discussion, review the case studies below and consider your knowledge of the client’s culture.
References
James, J., Green, D., Rodriguez, C., & Fong, R. (2008). Addressing disproportionality through undoing racism, leadership development, and community engagement.
Child Welfare, 87
(2), 279–296.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
[removed]O’Brien, M. (2011). Equality and fairness: Linking social justice and social work practice.
Journal of Social Work, 11
(2), 143–158.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014).
Working with survivors of domestic violence: The case of Charo
. In
Social work case studies: Foundation year.
Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com
Working With Survivors of Domestic Violence: The Case of Charo
Charo is a 34-year-old, heterosexual, Hispanic female. She is unemployed and currently lives in an apartment with her ve chil- dren, ages 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8. She came to this country 8 years ago from Mexico with her husband, Paulo. During intake, Charo reported that she suffered severe abuse and neglect in the home as a child and rape as a young adult. Charo does not speak English and currently does not have a visa to work.
Charo initially came for services at our domestic violence agency because Child Protective Services (CPS) and the court ordered her to attend a domestic violence support group after allegations of domestic violence were made by one of her chil- dren to a teacher at their school. Her husband was ordered to attend a batterer’s intervention program (BIP). Charo attended the domestic violence support group but seldom said a word. Although she rarely shared during group, she also rarely missed a session. While she attended the group, she also met with me weekly for individual sessions. During these sessions I informed her of the dynamics of domestic violence and helped her create a safety plan. She often said that she was only attending the group because it was mandated and that she just wanted CPS to close her case. One week, Charo suddenly stopped attending group. When I called her, she said that she had been busy and unable to attend. That same day her husband called me to verify that I was who his wife said I was, as he often accused Charo of having affairs.
Charo showed up to group again one day.
Case StudyBecoming a forensic psychologist after graduating from.docxtidwellveronique
Case Study
Becoming a forensic psychologist after graduating from Ashford with a psychology degree will be an exciting part of my life. Graduating from the psychology program at Ashford means I have the skills necessary to move forward in my career goals. I am now able to read and think critically and creatively, communicate effectively through my speech, writings, and through the use of technology. I now understand the various forms of diversity, the interdependence among living beings, and the environment and humanly-created systems. I am able to direct service of meeting the needs of others, develop the skills and abilities that provide for lifelong learning, as well as I now have the ability to draw information from different fields of study to make informed decisions (Ashford University, 2014). Having a psychology degree means I can analyze human behavior and their mental processes, as well as analyze theories of continuing education in psychology and related fields. I can evaluate theories of personality development and psychology research methods. I can now demonstrate communication behaviors that are consistent with the study and practice of psychology, as well as have and use skills and concepts that are fundamental to the ethical application of psychology (Ashford University, 2014).
I as a bartender deal with personal challenges all the time when I hear people tell me their problems and I want to try to give them advice. Many times I get told things regarding my brother and his girlfriends’ issues at home and I want to help but it’s an ethical struggle for me. The reason for the struggle is that I work with my brothers’ girlfriend and my advice could be biased. From my point of view the problem is that my brother and his girlfriend don’t have good communication. The problem from what they can tell is the other person doesn’t listen or doesn’t care to listen. The options I see it as they can either try to sit down with an unbiased person to help them communicate effectively or they can end their relationship. The risks and consequences are that they may end up expressing feelings that are not ready to be dealt with, or they could end up with a really strong relationship. The other risk and consequence could be that they end up in a huge fight and the relationship is over. The only evidence I have to assist me is what they both tell me about the situation and what I have personally seen.
With this case I would be able to think critically and creatively, I can analyze their behavior and their mental processing, as well as demonstrate communication behaviors. I will look at how they are trying to communicate now and think of other ways they can try to communicate such as text or email. Maybe even writing each other letters. I will analyze their behaviors as to how they perceive the other person and the way the other person comes across while speaking. Through better communication skills the couple will be able to better discuss their i ...
Discussion 2 Cultural CompetenceThe term cultural competence.docxmickietanger
Discussion 2:
Cultural Competence
The term
cultural competence
denotes an integrative perspective on the cultures of other people. Individuals displaying higher levels of cultural competency tend not to promote their culture over others or vice versa—they instead demonstrate an interest in learning more about the customs, habits, and behaviors of those whose backgrounds are different from their own.
Post a description of your level of familiarity with the culture of the client.
Describe at least two additional pieces of information you would need to gather from the client in order to best assist him or her.
For this Discussion, review the case studies below and consider your knowledge of the client’s culture.
References
James, J., Green, D., Rodriguez, C., & Fong, R. (2008). Addressing disproportionality through undoing racism, leadership development, and community engagement.
Child Welfare, 87
(2), 279–296.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
[removed]O’Brien, M. (2011). Equality and fairness: Linking social justice and social work practice.
Journal of Social Work, 11
(2), 143–158.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014).
Working with survivors of domestic violence: The case of Charo
. In
Social work case studies: Foundation year.
Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com
Working With Survivors of Domestic Violence: The Case of Charo
Charo is a 34-year-old, heterosexual, Hispanic female. She is unemployed and currently lives in an apartment with her ve chil- dren, ages 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8. She came to this country 8 years ago from Mexico with her husband, Paulo. During intake, Charo reported that she suffered severe abuse and neglect in the home as a child and rape as a young adult. Charo does not speak English and currently does not have a visa to work.
Charo initially came for services at our domestic violence agency because Child Protective Services (CPS) and the court ordered her to attend a domestic violence support group after allegations of domestic violence were made by one of her chil- dren to a teacher at their school. Her husband was ordered to attend a batterer’s intervention program (BIP). Charo attended the domestic violence support group but seldom said a word. Although she rarely shared during group, she also rarely missed a session. While she attended the group, she also met with me weekly for individual sessions. During these sessions I informed her of the dynamics of domestic violence and helped her create a safety plan. She often said that she was only attending the group because it was mandated and that she just wanted CPS to close her case. One week, Charo suddenly stopped attending group. When I called her, she said that she had been busy and unable to attend. That same day her husband called me to verify that I was who his wife said I was, as he often accused Charo of having affairs.
Charo showed up to group again one day.
Angela Marie Jourdain exemplifies a profound commitment to improving mental health and community well-being. As the Clinic Director and Owner of Haven of Hope Counseling Center, she has dedicated over a decade to pioneering counseling, advocacy, and mentorship methods. Her extensive expertise in child custody evaluation, forensic interviewing, family advocacy, and court testimony has significantly broadened her impact beyond her clinical responsibilities.
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Running head: INITIAL INTERVIEW 1
INITIAL INTERVIEW 2
Identifying Information
Raban King is a 45 male adult married with three children. He lives in Allston, Boston and his phone number is +1 845-892-3344. Raban is a substance abuse social worker working with the Avernus Rehabilitation Center which a not-for-profit organization that helps members of community suffering from any form of substance abuse to overcome the addiction. The Avernus Rehabilitation Center contact are +1 615-615-9090 and +1 615-655- 3939. Raban is scheduled to be interviewed on the 25th of May 2020 to determine whether he is a suitable candidate for participation in a summer mission’s trip in a very challenging environment.
Reason for Referral
Raban was referred to me for evaluation by the mission’s board for further consultation. The mission’s board found Raban eligible for the summer mission’s trip that is expected to take place in a very challenging environment and they believe his type of work and personality can help him push through with the mission.
Current Situation and Functioning
From the information obtained from Raban, he is a substance abuse social worker and has been in the career for twelve years. He claims he is passionate about substance abuse and his desire is to help as many people to overcome the challenge and make a positive transition. He further claims that his typical day is spent either in the field seeking and collecting substance abuse victims or in the facility offering assistance and treatment to those already admitted. He spends the day counselling them and also making sure they take their medication and feed properly. On some occasional, he has to travel far and wide after receiving information about substance abuse victims so as to carry them using facility vans to the center.
Raban claims that due to his great passion, he has the ability to accomplish his daily tasks within the stipulated time. From assessment made, he has high coping skills since he is calm, patient, and humble. Also, despite being put through uncomfortable situations, he appeared sensitive and emotionally balanced. Also, it is evident that he has a high problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities from the many situations and cases he has faced in his line of duty and compelled to handle them. He also appears empathic, cooperative, and good manager of stress. One of the main weaknesses noted is that he rarely speaks and he seemed to agree with a lot of things a personality that appears easy to manipulate. Nevertheless, he has a main strength in the sense that whenever he set out to do something, he pushes through with it no matter how hard.
Relevant Medical History
According to Raban, there is no major illness or injury that he has ever suffered from or he is suffering from and physically he appears strong. He is not on medication and does not have any form of disability. He only has one brother and two sisters who are all healthy and his pa.
DISCUSSION 1:
The Aging Process
As individuals grow older, they experience biological changes, but how they experience these changes varies considerably. Senescence, or the process of aging, "affects different people, and various parts of the body, at different rates" (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2016, p. 658).
What factors affect the aging process? Why do some individuals appear to age faster than others? In this Discussion you address these questions and consider how, you, as a social worker, might apply your understanding of the aging process to your work with older clients.
To prepare for this Discussion, read "Working With the Aging: The Case of Francine" in
Social Work Case Studies: Foundation Year.
Post
a Discussion in which you:
o
Apply your understanding of the aging process to Francine's case. How might Francine's environment have influenced her aging process? How might you, as Francine's social worker, apply your knowledge of the aging process to her case?
o
Identify an additional strategy you might use to apply your knowledge of the aging process to social work practice with older clients in general. Explain why you would use the strategy.
Be sure to support your posts with specific references to the resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full APA-formatted citations for your references
References
Plummer, S. -B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014).
Social work case studies: Foundation year.
Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016).
Understanding human behavior and the social environment
(10th ed.)
.
Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Working With the Aging: The Case of Francine
Francine is a 70-year-old, Irish Catholic female. She worked for 40 years as a librarian in an institution of higher education and retired at age 65. Francine has lived alone for the past year, after her partner, Joan, died of cancer. Joan and Francine had been together for 30 years, and while Francine personally identifies as a lesbian, she never came out to her family or to her colleagues. When speaking to all but her closest confidantes, Francine referred to Joan as her “best friend” or her “roommate.” Francine’s bereavement was therefore complicated because she did not feel she could discuss the true nature of her partnership with Joan. She felt that there was little recognition from her family, and even some of her close associates, of the impact and meaning of Joan’s death to Francine. There is a history of alcohol abuse in Francine’s family, and Francine abused alcohol from late adolescence into her mid-30s. However, Francine has been in recovery for several decades. Francine has no known sexual abuse history and no criminal history.
Francine sought counseling with me for several reasons, including an ongoing depressed mood, a lack of pleasure or enjoyment in her life, and loneliness and isolation since J.
1. Joan M. Hasibar
Biography
Joan Hasibar is a Mental Health Advocate with 7 years experience in the social services sector. She is
well-versed in the nuances of human interaction through her advocacy with victims and their families of
domestic violence and sexual abuse, supporting the elderly and their families, children suffering from
cancer and their families, boys victimized by abuse and patients needing medical care. With constant
empathy, she radiates warmth and compassion, exhibiting extreme patience with those she serves. She
succeeds in establishing trust almost immediately with all she encounters. She recognizes differences in
culture, gender, age and sexual orientation respecting each person as an individual. Her interests expand
towards further advocating for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse, supporting and counseling
those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, and serving as an advocate of geriatric care. In addition,
she is passionate in her continued education towards practice in marriage and family therapy.
Joan also has vast experience in the administrative sector contributing to her diverse and well-rounded
capacity for expansion and creativity. She has coordinated, conducted, implemented and consulted in
special projects, for example, digital archiving and special networking events; saving time, space and
money and increasing the bottom line. She is always willing to go the extra mile to assist with challenges
as they arise. She is attentive to liaison between parties, paying attention to details providing accurate and
timely results. She is focused in her agenda, present, mindful and quick to befriend.
Ms. Hasibar offers expertise in the following areas: 1) Domestic Violence; 2) Sexual Abuse; 3) Elderly
Advocacy; 4) Special Events Coordinating and Special Projects; and 5) Administration. Examples of her
career accomplishments include:
2 years experience with Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, assisting children,
adolescents, adults and elderly and their families at various shelters and residences
2 years experience at W.I.S.H. (Women in Safe Homes) with victims of domestic
violence through shelter and hotline advocacy
2 years experience as a Chiropractic Assistant and Office Manager at Family
Chiropractic Clinic
1+ year experience with L.A. Works (various institutions )
40 hours Advocacy Training covering domestic violence and sexual abuse/child
molestation (W.I.S.H.)
30 Units of Psychology Core Courses (Cambridge College)
A creative and innovative thinker, Ms. Hasibar has demonstrated throughout her career the ability to meet
or exceed objectives, many times with limited resources. She takes great pride in her integrity, work ethic
and professionalism. A results oriented individual who offers significant value in a stressful environment,
Ms. Hasibar’s leadership style is particularly focused on achieving and maintaining balance in all aspects
of her work and life, holistically. She strongly advocates this philosophy towards all aspects of a one’s
life, believing it to be crucial in the success of all endeavors. She is a graduate of Pasadena City College,
Pasadena, CA with an Associate of Liberal Arts and Cambridge College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA with a
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, starting a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, MFT program with Azusa
Pacific University in the Fall.
Ms. Hasibar focuses on a progressive company where her skills and experience in the mental health field
can be fully utilized to not only improve the lives of all she encounters but to also increase revenue,
improve the bottom line and thereby contribute to the continued success of the organization.
Telephone: 626.716.7951 Email: jhasibar@hotmail.com
Linkedin Profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/joan-hasibar/24/440/885