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Assignment: Child Abuse and Neglect
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July 21, 2016
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Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse can have a devastating impact on a child and his or her family members. Social workers need to understand how to recognize and respond to cases of abuse expertly and efficiently. With an empathetic and helpful social worker, victims/survivors of abuse can take their first step onto the long road toward healing. For this Assignment, read the case study Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon and then consider what you would do if you were a social worker and had to report a parent of suspected child abuse.
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon
Brandon is a 12-year-old, Caucasian male who currently resides with his mother and her boyfriend. Six years ago, Brandon disclosed that his father had repeatedly sexually abused him between the ages of 4 and 6. Brandon’s mother called law enforcement immediately after the disclosure, and his father has been incarcerated since. Brandon has previously participated in therapy to address challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, difficulty following rules at home and school, and using inappropriate language with sexual overtones toward female peers. Brandon and his mother report that they ceased participating in therapy in the past after there was no change in Brandon’s behavior. Brandon’s teachers have suggested that his behaviors are similar to those of peers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but his mother has declined educational or psychological testing because she does not want her son to be labeled and is unsure if she agrees with the use of psychotropic medication with children.
Brandon began attending trauma-focused treatment after demonstrating an increase in argumentative behavior and minor property destruction at home. His mother reported that the majority of undesired behaviors were initiated during interactions with her boyfriend. Brandon’s use of physical aggression has not increased in school; however, a female peer recently reported him for using sexually explicit language toward her. Brandon admitted to using inappropriate language toward the female peer but appeared to have a limited understanding of what the phrases used meant. Brandon’s mother noted during intake that she is concerned that her son will become a violent sexual offender or a pedophile and noted that his use of sexual language was likely the start of sexual behavior problems.
At the beginning of treatment, Brandon reported that he frequently feared for his physical safety but often could not pinpoint what made him feel unsafe. He had searched the Internet to find registered sexual offenders in his neighborhood, and he had begun sleeping with a loaded BB g.
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma The Case of Bra.docxdunnramage
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon
Brandon is a 12-year-old, Caucasian male who currently resides with his mother and her boyfriend. Six years ago, Brandon disclosed that his father had repeatedly sexually abused him between the ages of 4 and 6. Brandon’s mother called law enforcement immediately after the disclosure, and his father has been incarcerated since. Brandon has previously participated in therapy to address challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, difficulty following rules at home and school, and using inappropriate language with sexual overtones toward female peers. Brandon and his mother report that they ceased participating in therapy in the past after there was no change in Brandon’s behavior. Brandon’s teachers have suggested that his behaviors are similar to those of peers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but his mother has declined educational or psychological testing because she does not want her son to be labeled and is unsure if she agrees with the use of psychotropic medication with children.
Brandon began attending trauma-focused treatment after demonstrating an increase in argumentative behavior and minor property destruction at home. His mother reported that the majority of undesired behaviors were initiated during interactions with her boyfriend. Brandon’s use of physical aggression has not increased in school; however, a female peer recently reported him for using sexually explicit language toward her. Brandon admitted to using inappropriate language toward the female peer but appeared to have a limited understanding of what the phrases used meant. Brandon’s mother noted during intake that she is concerned that her son will become a violent sexual offender or a pedophile and noted that his use of sexual language was likely the start of sexual behavior problems.
At the beginning of treatment, Brandon reported that he frequently feared for his physical safety but often could not pinpoint what made him feel unsafe. He had searched the Internet to find registered sexual offenders in his neighborhood, and he had begun sleeping with a loaded BB gun under his pillow in case someone entered the home to assault him again. Brandon had flashbacks when trying to fall asleep and described feeling like he was floating outside of his body when he thought of his abuse. He had seen a television show where victims spoke at the parole hearings of their perpetrators, and he spent many hours thinking about what he would say if he went to his father’s parole hearing in 3 years. Brandon felt like he loved his father very much and that his father was a great father except for when he hurt him. Brandon identified wanting to feel less worried, sleep better, and fight less with his mother as primary treatment goals.
I worked with Brandon in both individual and family sessions to address his symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Utilizing the trauma-foc.
Assignment Child Abuse and NeglectPhysical, emotional, and sexual.docxrosemariebrayshaw
Assignment: Child Abuse and Neglect
Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse can have a devastating impact on a child and his or her family members. Social workers need to understand how to recognize and respond to cases of abuse expertly and efficiently. With an empathetic and helpful social worker, victims/survivors of abuse can take their first step onto the long road toward healing. For this Assignment, read the case study Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon and then consider what you would do if you were a social worker and had to report a parent of suspected child abuse.
·
Submit
a 2-page paper in which you review the approach taken by the social worker in Brandon’s case.
·
Identify how the social worker might have used the ecological model to understand Brandon’s situation based on a person-in-environment perspective.
·
Explain the use of the ecological model in this case on micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
Describe strengths the social worker may have missed in assessing Brandon and his mother.
·
Review the challenges that the social worker identifies and explain the impact the abuse could have had on Brandon had his strengths not been identified and addressed. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.
References (use 2 or more)
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].
Roose, R., & De Bie, M. (2008). Children’s rights: A challenge for social work.
International Social Work, 51
(1), 37–46. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016).
Understanding human behavior and the social environment
(10th ed.)
.
Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 4 (pp. 178-253)
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon
Brandon is a 12-year-old, Caucasian male who currently resides with his mother and her boyfriend. Six years ago, Brandon disclosed that his father had repeatedly sexually abused him between the ages of 4 and 6. Brandon’s mother called law enforcement immediately after the disclosure, and his father has been incarcerated since. Brandon has previously participated in therapy to address challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, difficulty following rules at home and school, and using inappropriate language with sexual overtones toward female peers. Brandon and his mother report that they ceased participating in therapy in the past after there was no change in Brandon’s behavior. Brandon’s teachers have suggested that his behaviors are similar to those of peers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but his mother has declined educational or psychological testing because she does not want her son to be labeled and is unsure if she agrees with the use of psychotropic medication with children.
Brandon began attending trauma-focused treatm.
Assignment Child Abuse and NeglectPhysical, emotional, .docxwilliejgrant41084
Assignment: Child Abuse and Neglect
Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse can have a devastating impact on a child and his or her family members. Social workers need to understand how to recognize and respond to cases of abuse expertly and efficiently. With an empathetic and helpful social worker, victims/survivors of abuse can take their first step onto the long road toward healing. For this Assignment, read the case study Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon and then consider what you would do if you were a social worker and had to report a parent of suspected child abuse.
·
Submit
a 2-page paper in which you review the approach taken by the social worker in Brandon’s case.
·
Identify how the social worker might have used the ecological model to understand Brandon’s situation based on a person-in-environment perspective.
·
Explain the use of the ecological model in this case on micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
Describe strengths the social worker may have missed in assessing Brandon and his mother.
·
Review the challenges that the social worker identifies and explain the impact the abuse could have had on Brandon had his strengths not been identified and addressed. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.
References (use 2 or more)
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].
Roose, R., & De Bie, M. (2008). Children’s rights: A challenge for social work.
International Social Work, 51
(1), 37–46. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016).
Understanding human behavior and the social environment
(10th ed.)
.
Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 4 (pp. 178-253)
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon
Brandon is a 12-year-old, Caucasian male who currently resides with his mother and her boyfriend. Six years ago, Brandon disclosed that his father had repeatedly sexually abused him between the ages of 4 and 6. Brandon’s mother called law enforcement immediately after the disclosure, and his father has been incarcerated since. Brandon has previously participated in therapy to address challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, difficulty following rules at home and school, and using inappropriate language with sexual overtones toward female peers. Brandon and his mother report that they ceased participating in therapy in the past after there was no change in Brandon’s behavior. Brandon’s teachers have suggested that his behaviors are similar to those of peers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but his mother has declined educational or psychological testing because she does not want her son to be labeled and is unsure if she agrees with the use of psychotropic medication with children.
Brandon began attending trauma-focu.
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma The Case of Bra.docxambersalomon88660
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon
Brandon is a 12-year-old, Caucasian male who currently resides with his mother and her boyfriend. Six years ago, Brandon disclosed that his father had repeatedly sexually abused him between the ages of 4 and 6. Brandon’s mother called law enforcement immediately after the disclosure, and his father has been incarcerated since. Brandon has previously participated in therapy to address challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, difficulty following rules at home and school, and using inappropriate language with sexual overtones toward female peers. Brandon and his mother report that they ceased participating in therapy in the past after there was no change in Brandon’s behavior. Brandon’s teachers have suggested that his behaviors are similar to those of peers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but his mother has declined educational or psychological testing because she does not want her son to be labeled and is unsure if she agrees with the use of psychotropic medication with children.
Brandon began attending trauma-focused treatment after demonstrating an increase in argumentative behavior and minor property destruction at home. His mother reported that the majority of undesired behaviors were initiated during interactions with her boyfriend. Brandon’s use of physical aggression has not increased in school; however, a female peer recently reported him for using sexually explicit language toward her. Brandon admitted to using inappropriate language toward the female peer but appeared to have a limited understanding of what the phrases used meant. Brandon’s mother noted during intake that she is concerned that her son will become a violent sexual offender or a pedophile and noted that his use of sexual language was likely the start of sexual behavior problems.
At the beginning of treatment, Brandon reported that he frequently feared for his physical safety but often could not pinpoint what made him feel unsafe. He had searched the Internet to find registered sexual offenders in his neighborhood, and he had begun sleeping with a loaded BB gun under his pillow in case someone entered the home to assault him again. Brandon had flashbacks when trying to fall asleep and described feeling like he was floating outside of his body when he thought of his abuse. He had seen a television show where victims spoke at the parole hearings of their perpetrators, and he spent many hours thinking about what he would say if he went to his father’s parole hearing in 3 years. Brandon felt like he loved his father very much and that his father was a great father except for when he hurt him. Brandon identified wanting to feel less worried, sleep better, and fight less with his mother as primary treatment goals.
I worked with Brandon in both individual and family sessions to address his symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Utilizing the trauma.
PRACTICE31Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and.docxChantellPantoja184
PRACTICE
31
Working With Survivors of
Sexual Abuse and Trauma:
The Case of Brenna
Brenna is an 18-year-old, heterosexual, African American
female. She is pregnant, residing in a homeless shelter, and has
no income source. Brenna was raised by her biological mother
in a one-bedroom apartment in an urban neighborhood. When
Brenna was 15 years old, her mother began dating a new man.
This man sexually assaulted Brenna while they were home alone
one evening. She immediately disclosed the sexual assault to her
mother who called her a liar and told her to move out. Brenna
then lived in a variety of situations, sometimes residing with
friends for short periods and sometimes living in a youth shelter.
During this period she attended high school intermittently but did
not graduate.
After her 18th birthday, Brenna moved in with her boyfriend,
Cameron. Also living in the household were Cameron’s mother,
his 16-year-old sister, and a 7-year-old brother. Shortly after
moving in with Cameron, Brenna became pregnant with his
child. Prior to the pregnancy, Cameron would often abuse her
physically, verbally, and emotionally. When Brenna announced
the pregnancy, Cameron became even more violent, accused her
of sleeping with other men, and denied paternity of the baby.
When Brenna was 4 months pregnant, Cameron attempted to
strangle her, so Brenna moved to a shelter. Although the shelter
was willing to house Brenna and her newborn temporarily, their
policy required Brenna to secure new living arrangements prior
to giving birth.
I was assigned to be Brenna’s social work case manager at
this shelter. Brenna and I worked together to set manageable
goals during her stay at the shelter and also developed a plan for
ongoing mental health support. Utilizing individual case manage-
ment sessions, I worked with Brenna to prioritize goals regarding
financial stability, permanent housing, and medical care. Brenna
had difficulty reading and writing, so we worked together to
SOCIAL WORK CASE STUDIES: FOUNDATION YEAR
32
complete the applications for Medicaid; General Assistance; the
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Chil-
dren (WIC); and a local subsidized apartment complex. Brenna
often became frustrated throughout this process, struggling to
locate all required documents as a result of her frequent moves
and changes in residency. I advocated for Brenna to receive
medical care at the local hospital’s prenatal clinic while waiting
for Medicaid approval, utilizing her completed Medicaid applica-
tion to support the request. The hospital also agreed to enroll
Brenna in prenatal support and education groups that met on a
weekly basis.
Difficulty with reading and writing made it challenging to
apply for jobs to list on her application for General Assistance,
so I gathered information for Brenna on available educational and
self-help centers in the community. She enrolled in a group at a
local agency that p.
Assignment Child Abuse and Neglect July 21, 2016APA FORMAT .docxElbaStoddard58
Assignment: Child Abuse and Neglect
|
July 21, 2016
APA FORMAT 1-4 PAGES IN-TEXT CITATION ETC. IF YOU CAN NOT ADHERE TO THE DETAILS OR DEADLINE DO NOT TAKE THIS ASSIGNMENT.
USE THE RESOURCE LINKS AND UPLOADS BELOW IN DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PAPER.
Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse can have a devastating impact on a child and his or her family members. Social workers need to understand how to recognize and respond to cases of abuse expertly and efficiently. With an empathetic and helpful social worker, victims/survivors of abuse can take their first step onto the long road toward healing. For this Assignment, read the case study Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon and then consider what you would do if you were a social worker and had to report a parent of suspected child abuse.
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon
Brandon is a 12-year-old, Caucasian male who currently resides with his mother and her boyfriend. Six years ago, Brandon disclosed that his father had repeatedly sexually abused him between the ages of 4 and 6. Brandon’s mother called law enforcement immediately after the disclosure, and his father has been incarcerated since. Brandon has previously participated in therapy to address challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, difficulty following rules at home and school, and using inappropriate language with sexual overtones toward female peers. Brandon and his mother report that they ceased participating in therapy in the past after there was no change in Brandon’s behavior. Brandon’s teachers have suggested that his behaviors are similar to those of peers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but his mother has declined educational or psychological testing because she does not want her son to be labeled and is unsure if she agrees with the use of psychotropic medication with children.
Brandon began attending trauma-focused treatment after demonstrating an increase in argumentative behavior and minor property destruction at home. His mother reported that the majority of undesired behaviors were initiated during interactions with her boyfriend. Brandon’s use of physical aggression has not increased in school; however, a female peer recently reported him for using sexually explicit language toward her. Brandon admitted to using inappropriate language toward the female peer but appeared to have a limited understanding of what the phrases used meant. Brandon’s mother noted during intake that she is concerned that her son will become a violent sexual offender or a pedophile and noted that his use of sexual language was likely the start of sexual behavior problems.
At the beginning of treatment, Brandon reported that he frequently feared for his physical safety but often could not pinpoint what made him feel unsafe. He had searched the Internet to find registered sexual offenders in his neighborhood, and he had begun sleeping with a loaded BB g.
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma The Case of Bra.docxdunnramage
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon
Brandon is a 12-year-old, Caucasian male who currently resides with his mother and her boyfriend. Six years ago, Brandon disclosed that his father had repeatedly sexually abused him between the ages of 4 and 6. Brandon’s mother called law enforcement immediately after the disclosure, and his father has been incarcerated since. Brandon has previously participated in therapy to address challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, difficulty following rules at home and school, and using inappropriate language with sexual overtones toward female peers. Brandon and his mother report that they ceased participating in therapy in the past after there was no change in Brandon’s behavior. Brandon’s teachers have suggested that his behaviors are similar to those of peers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but his mother has declined educational or psychological testing because she does not want her son to be labeled and is unsure if she agrees with the use of psychotropic medication with children.
Brandon began attending trauma-focused treatment after demonstrating an increase in argumentative behavior and minor property destruction at home. His mother reported that the majority of undesired behaviors were initiated during interactions with her boyfriend. Brandon’s use of physical aggression has not increased in school; however, a female peer recently reported him for using sexually explicit language toward her. Brandon admitted to using inappropriate language toward the female peer but appeared to have a limited understanding of what the phrases used meant. Brandon’s mother noted during intake that she is concerned that her son will become a violent sexual offender or a pedophile and noted that his use of sexual language was likely the start of sexual behavior problems.
At the beginning of treatment, Brandon reported that he frequently feared for his physical safety but often could not pinpoint what made him feel unsafe. He had searched the Internet to find registered sexual offenders in his neighborhood, and he had begun sleeping with a loaded BB gun under his pillow in case someone entered the home to assault him again. Brandon had flashbacks when trying to fall asleep and described feeling like he was floating outside of his body when he thought of his abuse. He had seen a television show where victims spoke at the parole hearings of their perpetrators, and he spent many hours thinking about what he would say if he went to his father’s parole hearing in 3 years. Brandon felt like he loved his father very much and that his father was a great father except for when he hurt him. Brandon identified wanting to feel less worried, sleep better, and fight less with his mother as primary treatment goals.
I worked with Brandon in both individual and family sessions to address his symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Utilizing the trauma-foc.
Assignment Child Abuse and NeglectPhysical, emotional, and sexual.docxrosemariebrayshaw
Assignment: Child Abuse and Neglect
Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse can have a devastating impact on a child and his or her family members. Social workers need to understand how to recognize and respond to cases of abuse expertly and efficiently. With an empathetic and helpful social worker, victims/survivors of abuse can take their first step onto the long road toward healing. For this Assignment, read the case study Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon and then consider what you would do if you were a social worker and had to report a parent of suspected child abuse.
·
Submit
a 2-page paper in which you review the approach taken by the social worker in Brandon’s case.
·
Identify how the social worker might have used the ecological model to understand Brandon’s situation based on a person-in-environment perspective.
·
Explain the use of the ecological model in this case on micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
Describe strengths the social worker may have missed in assessing Brandon and his mother.
·
Review the challenges that the social worker identifies and explain the impact the abuse could have had on Brandon had his strengths not been identified and addressed. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.
References (use 2 or more)
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].
Roose, R., & De Bie, M. (2008). Children’s rights: A challenge for social work.
International Social Work, 51
(1), 37–46. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016).
Understanding human behavior and the social environment
(10th ed.)
.
Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 4 (pp. 178-253)
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon
Brandon is a 12-year-old, Caucasian male who currently resides with his mother and her boyfriend. Six years ago, Brandon disclosed that his father had repeatedly sexually abused him between the ages of 4 and 6. Brandon’s mother called law enforcement immediately after the disclosure, and his father has been incarcerated since. Brandon has previously participated in therapy to address challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, difficulty following rules at home and school, and using inappropriate language with sexual overtones toward female peers. Brandon and his mother report that they ceased participating in therapy in the past after there was no change in Brandon’s behavior. Brandon’s teachers have suggested that his behaviors are similar to those of peers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but his mother has declined educational or psychological testing because she does not want her son to be labeled and is unsure if she agrees with the use of psychotropic medication with children.
Brandon began attending trauma-focused treatm.
Assignment Child Abuse and NeglectPhysical, emotional, .docxwilliejgrant41084
Assignment: Child Abuse and Neglect
Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse can have a devastating impact on a child and his or her family members. Social workers need to understand how to recognize and respond to cases of abuse expertly and efficiently. With an empathetic and helpful social worker, victims/survivors of abuse can take their first step onto the long road toward healing. For this Assignment, read the case study Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon and then consider what you would do if you were a social worker and had to report a parent of suspected child abuse.
·
Submit
a 2-page paper in which you review the approach taken by the social worker in Brandon’s case.
·
Identify how the social worker might have used the ecological model to understand Brandon’s situation based on a person-in-environment perspective.
·
Explain the use of the ecological model in this case on micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
Describe strengths the social worker may have missed in assessing Brandon and his mother.
·
Review the challenges that the social worker identifies and explain the impact the abuse could have had on Brandon had his strengths not been identified and addressed. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.
References (use 2 or more)
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].
Roose, R., & De Bie, M. (2008). Children’s rights: A challenge for social work.
International Social Work, 51
(1), 37–46. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016).
Understanding human behavior and the social environment
(10th ed.)
.
Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 4 (pp. 178-253)
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon
Brandon is a 12-year-old, Caucasian male who currently resides with his mother and her boyfriend. Six years ago, Brandon disclosed that his father had repeatedly sexually abused him between the ages of 4 and 6. Brandon’s mother called law enforcement immediately after the disclosure, and his father has been incarcerated since. Brandon has previously participated in therapy to address challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, difficulty following rules at home and school, and using inappropriate language with sexual overtones toward female peers. Brandon and his mother report that they ceased participating in therapy in the past after there was no change in Brandon’s behavior. Brandon’s teachers have suggested that his behaviors are similar to those of peers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but his mother has declined educational or psychological testing because she does not want her son to be labeled and is unsure if she agrees with the use of psychotropic medication with children.
Brandon began attending trauma-focu.
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma The Case of Bra.docxambersalomon88660
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brandon
Brandon is a 12-year-old, Caucasian male who currently resides with his mother and her boyfriend. Six years ago, Brandon disclosed that his father had repeatedly sexually abused him between the ages of 4 and 6. Brandon’s mother called law enforcement immediately after the disclosure, and his father has been incarcerated since. Brandon has previously participated in therapy to address challenging behaviors, including physical aggression, difficulty following rules at home and school, and using inappropriate language with sexual overtones toward female peers. Brandon and his mother report that they ceased participating in therapy in the past after there was no change in Brandon’s behavior. Brandon’s teachers have suggested that his behaviors are similar to those of peers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but his mother has declined educational or psychological testing because she does not want her son to be labeled and is unsure if she agrees with the use of psychotropic medication with children.
Brandon began attending trauma-focused treatment after demonstrating an increase in argumentative behavior and minor property destruction at home. His mother reported that the majority of undesired behaviors were initiated during interactions with her boyfriend. Brandon’s use of physical aggression has not increased in school; however, a female peer recently reported him for using sexually explicit language toward her. Brandon admitted to using inappropriate language toward the female peer but appeared to have a limited understanding of what the phrases used meant. Brandon’s mother noted during intake that she is concerned that her son will become a violent sexual offender or a pedophile and noted that his use of sexual language was likely the start of sexual behavior problems.
At the beginning of treatment, Brandon reported that he frequently feared for his physical safety but often could not pinpoint what made him feel unsafe. He had searched the Internet to find registered sexual offenders in his neighborhood, and he had begun sleeping with a loaded BB gun under his pillow in case someone entered the home to assault him again. Brandon had flashbacks when trying to fall asleep and described feeling like he was floating outside of his body when he thought of his abuse. He had seen a television show where victims spoke at the parole hearings of their perpetrators, and he spent many hours thinking about what he would say if he went to his father’s parole hearing in 3 years. Brandon felt like he loved his father very much and that his father was a great father except for when he hurt him. Brandon identified wanting to feel less worried, sleep better, and fight less with his mother as primary treatment goals.
I worked with Brandon in both individual and family sessions to address his symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Utilizing the trauma.
PRACTICE31Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and.docxChantellPantoja184
PRACTICE
31
Working With Survivors of
Sexual Abuse and Trauma:
The Case of Brenna
Brenna is an 18-year-old, heterosexual, African American
female. She is pregnant, residing in a homeless shelter, and has
no income source. Brenna was raised by her biological mother
in a one-bedroom apartment in an urban neighborhood. When
Brenna was 15 years old, her mother began dating a new man.
This man sexually assaulted Brenna while they were home alone
one evening. She immediately disclosed the sexual assault to her
mother who called her a liar and told her to move out. Brenna
then lived in a variety of situations, sometimes residing with
friends for short periods and sometimes living in a youth shelter.
During this period she attended high school intermittently but did
not graduate.
After her 18th birthday, Brenna moved in with her boyfriend,
Cameron. Also living in the household were Cameron’s mother,
his 16-year-old sister, and a 7-year-old brother. Shortly after
moving in with Cameron, Brenna became pregnant with his
child. Prior to the pregnancy, Cameron would often abuse her
physically, verbally, and emotionally. When Brenna announced
the pregnancy, Cameron became even more violent, accused her
of sleeping with other men, and denied paternity of the baby.
When Brenna was 4 months pregnant, Cameron attempted to
strangle her, so Brenna moved to a shelter. Although the shelter
was willing to house Brenna and her newborn temporarily, their
policy required Brenna to secure new living arrangements prior
to giving birth.
I was assigned to be Brenna’s social work case manager at
this shelter. Brenna and I worked together to set manageable
goals during her stay at the shelter and also developed a plan for
ongoing mental health support. Utilizing individual case manage-
ment sessions, I worked with Brenna to prioritize goals regarding
financial stability, permanent housing, and medical care. Brenna
had difficulty reading and writing, so we worked together to
SOCIAL WORK CASE STUDIES: FOUNDATION YEAR
32
complete the applications for Medicaid; General Assistance; the
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Chil-
dren (WIC); and a local subsidized apartment complex. Brenna
often became frustrated throughout this process, struggling to
locate all required documents as a result of her frequent moves
and changes in residency. I advocated for Brenna to receive
medical care at the local hospital’s prenatal clinic while waiting
for Medicaid approval, utilizing her completed Medicaid applica-
tion to support the request. The hospital also agreed to enroll
Brenna in prenatal support and education groups that met on a
weekly basis.
Difficulty with reading and writing made it challenging to
apply for jobs to list on her application for General Assistance,
so I gathered information for Brenna on available educational and
self-help centers in the community. She enrolled in a group at a
local agency that p.
12Working With FamiliesThe Case of Carol and JosephCa.docxAlyciaGold776
12
Working With Families:
The Case of Carol and Joseph
Carol is a 23-year-old, heterosexual, Caucasian female and the
mother of a 1-year-old baby girl. She is currently unemployed,
having previously worked for a house cleaning company. The
baby is healthy and developmentally on target, and she and the
parents appear to be well bonded with one another. Carol lives in
a rented house with her husband, Joseph. Joseph is a 27-year-old,
heterosexual, Hispanic male. He was recently arrested at their
home for a drug deal, which he asserts was a setup. Both parents
were charged with child endangerment because weapons were
found in the child’s crib and drugs were found in the home. The
parents assert that the child never sleeps in the crib but in their
bed. As a result of the parents’ arrest, social services was notified,
and the child was temporarily placed in a kinship care arrangement
with the maternal grandmother, who resides nearby. As a
result of Joseph’s arrest, he was fired from the cleaning company
where he worked, and the family is now experiencing financial
difficulties.
After initial contact was made with the parents, a number of
concerns were noted and the family was recommended for additional
case management. Carol’s mother indicated that she had
concerns about Carol’s drinking habits and stated that Carol’s
father and grandfather were alcoholics. She and the father separated
when Carol was a baby, and Carol has had only limited
contact with him. There appears to be significant tension between
the grandmother and Carol and Joseph. I addressed the alcohol
issue with both parents, who denied there was a problem, but
shortly after the discussion, Carol was involved in a serious car
accident with the baby in the car. She was determined to have been
under the influence of alcohol. I advised Carol that she could not
have any unsupervised contact with her child until she completed
intensive inpatient substance abuse treatment. I made arrangements
for her placement, but after a week, she was discharged
for noncompliance with the rules. She was then referred to an
intensive outpatient program and began therapy there. Initially
her attendance was erratic because she had lost her license as a
result of the DUI. Eventually, however, she became engaged in the
program and began to address her issues. She acknowledged that
she had started using drugs at a very young age but said that she
had only begun drinking in the previous year or so. We discussed
the genetics of her family, and she said that she realized that she
had deteriorated rapidly since beginning to drink and knew that
she simply could not drink alcohol.
Joseph’s mother is deceased, and his father travels extensively
in his job and is not available as a support. Joseph was
very devoted to his mother and was devastated by her premature
death. We discussed the strengths that he and Carol demonstrated
in staying together and working out their p.
Ella is a 15-year old high-school freshman. She lives in a small sub.pdfartimagein
Ella is a 15-year old high-school freshman. She lives in a small suburban town with her younger
brother, Brody, and her parents, Minka and Bruce. In the past, Ella was always a straight-A
student. She loved school and had many close friends. She was actively involved in cheerleading
and drama club. Ella\'s parents report that over the last 6 months, Ella\'s grades have dropped
significantly. She decided that cheerleading is \"not cool\" and she does not want to be in the
drama club any more. She lost about 15 pounds and is often arguing with her brother and her
family. She does not like to socialize with her friends anymore and is always on the computer but
will not share what she is doing. Ella\'s parents recently reconciled after a 4-month separation.
Bruce was just discharged from a substance-use inpatient center where he was receiving
treatment for alcohol dependence. Her mother carries a diagnosis for anorexia nervosa but has
not displayed any symptoms for 5 years. Both of her parents have been actively engaged in
family counseling and individual therapy as well.
Based on this scenario, answer the following:
What additional information would be helpful for you to effectively form a diagnosis?
What theory of adolescent development would you use to gain an understanding of what is
happening with Ella? Remember, it is often necessary to consider and even apply more than one
theory when working with an adolescent.
How would you compare and contrast the development of Ella\'s issues from a cognitive, social,
and psychodynamic perspective?
Which theory best supports the behaviors that we are currently seeing with Ella?
Solution
The additional information that is required is whethere ella has gone for depression checkups or
has been detected with depression and if she has received therapies.
The theory is the ecological theory which tells about the interaction between indisvisual and the
environment.This is given by URIE BRONFENBRENNER.This theory tells about yow the
adolescents are influenced by family, peers, religion, schools, the media, community, and world
events.
Ella\'s case is the case of depression causes due to social anxiety as she doesnt want to meet
people and her family was seprated for 4 months. She is going through phases but it doesnt
include cognitive anxiety.
The theory of social cognitive learning is very important for her to understand the relations and
society..
THE SPURWINK CHILD ABUSE PROGRAM 17 BISHOP STREET PO.docxchristalgrieg
THE SPURWINK CHILD ABUSE PROGRAM
17 BISHOP STREET
PORTLAND, MAINE 04103
Phone: 207-879-6160 or 800-260-6160
Fax: 207-871-5668
Psychological Report
Name: Joey Esmond
Date of Birth: January 15, 1973
Record No: 0123456
Evaluation Dates: February 04, 2008; March 11, 2008
Report Date: May 12, 2008
Evaluation Methods: Wide Range Achievement Test, third edition, reading subtest (WRAT3);
Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, second edition (K-BIT2); Minnesota Multiphasic Personality
Inventory (MMPI-2); Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III); Substance Abuse Subtle
Screening Inventory (SASSI-3); Child Abuse Potential Inventory (CAP-I); Parenting Stress
Index (PSI); client interview; Parenting Sentence Completion Series; record review; parent/child
interaction observation session
Examiner: William M. Barter, Ph.D., Program Psychologist
Background: Mr. Esmond was referred to Spurwink for an evaluation of his parenting relative
to the placement of his infant son, Garvey; his stepson, Matty; and his three older boys, Caleb,
Danny, and Kris. At the time of referral from DHHS, a DVD was provided by the Department
showing Mr. Esmond being physically, verbally, and emotionally abusive to his wife’s son,
Matty Mondor. There have been ongoing concerns about Mr. Esmond’s inappropriate and
antisocial behavior and his overall ability to be a safe parent.
Asked for his view of the referral, Mr. Esmond stated that he was being referred for an
evaluation because he and his wife did not understand how to deal with his stepson, Matty. He
stated that he wants to find out what his parenting skills are because the State of Maine disagrees
with him about parenting. He then stated that everybody learns in life. He said that since foster
placement Matty has been 100% more well-behaved, articulate, and has few fits of yelling. He
said that maltreatment concerns were based on how he and his wife were dealing with Matty’s
behaviors and the way he was acting. He then stated that Matty has been diagnosed with
Asperger’s Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. He stated that it was
hard to know how to discipline him. He stated that he is currently living with his wife in an
apartment in Sanford where no children are currently living. He stated that Matty is in a foster
home, as is his infant son. He stated that they have supervised visits and he reiterated that
Matty’s behaviors have changed a great deal.
Evaluation Objectives: The current evaluation is intended a) to assess Mr. Esmond in terms of
his current psychological and emotional functioning, b) to assess his relative strengths and
weaknesses functioning as a parent, c) to assess for the presence of parental psychological,
Joey Esmond
Psychological Evaluation
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social, emotional or behavioral factors that might place children at risk of maltreatment or
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The Hernandez Family
Juan Hernandez (27) and Elena Hernandez (25) are a married Latino couple who were referred to the New York City
Administration for Children Services (ACS) for abuse allegations. They have an 8-year-old son, Juan Jr., and a 6-
year-old son, Alberto. They were married 7 years ago, soon after Juan Jr. was born. Juan and Elena were both born in
Puerto Rico and raised in Queens, New York. They rent a two-bedroom apartment in an apartment complex where
they have lived for 7 years. Elena works as babysitter for a family that lives nearby, and Juan works at the airport in
the baggage department. Overall, their physical health is good, although Elena was diagnosed with diabetes this past
year and Juan has some lower back issues from loading and unloading bags. Both drink socially with friends and
family. Juan goes out with friends on the weekends sometimes to “blow off steam,” having six to eight beers, and
Elena drinks sparingly, only one or two drinks a month. Both deny any drug use at all. While they do not attend church
regularly, both identify as being Catholic and observe all religious holidays. Juan was arrested once as a juvenile for
petty theft, but that has been expunged from his file. Elena has no criminal history. They have a large support network
of friends and family who live nearby, and both Elena’s and Juan’s parents live within blocks of their apartment and
visit frequently. Juan and Elena both enjoy playing cards with family and friends on the weekends and taking the boys
out to the park and beach near their home.
ACS was contacted by the school social worker from Juan Jr.’s school after he described a punishment his parents
used when he talked back to them. He told her that his parents made him kneel for hours while holding two
encyclopedias (one in each hand) and that this was a punishment used on multiple occasions. The ACS worker deemed
this a credible concern and made a visit to the home. During the visit, the parents admitted to using this particular
form of punishment with their children when they misbehaved. In turn, the social worker from ACS mandated the
family to attend weekly family sessions and complete a parenting group at their local community mental health agency.
In her report sent to the mental health agency, the ACS social worker indicated that the form of punishment used by
the parents was deemed abusive and that the parents needed to learn new and appropriate parenting skills. She also
suggested they receive education about child development because she believed they had unrealistic expectations of
how children at their developmental stage should behave. This was a particular concern with Juan Sr., who repeatedly
stated that if the boys listened, stayed quiet, and followed all of their rules they would not be punished. There was a
sense from the ACS worker that Juan Sr. treated his sons, especially Juan Jr., as adults and not as children. This.
The first step in understanding the behaviors that are associated wi.docxssuser454af01
The first step in understanding the behaviors that are associated with mental disorders is to be able to differentiate the potential symptoms of a mental disorder from the everyday fluctuations or behaviors that we observe. Read the following brief case histories.
Case Study 1:
Bob is a very intelligent, 25-year-old member of a religious organization based on Buddhism. Bob’s working for this organization has caused considerable conflict between him and his parents, who are devout Baptists. Recently, Bob has experienced acute spells of nausea and fatigue that have prevented him from working and have forced him to return home to live with his parents. Various medical tests are being conducted, but as yet, no physical causes for his problems have been found.
Case Study 2:
Mary is a 30-year-old musician who is very dedicated and successful in her work as a teacher in a local high school and as a part-time member of local musical groups. Since her marriage five years ago, which ended in divorce after six months, she has dated very few men. She often worries about her time running out for establishing a good relationship with a man, getting married, and raising a family. Her friends tell her she gets way too anxious around men, and, in general, she needs to relax a little.
Case Study 3:
Jim was vice-president of the freshmen class at a local college and played on the school’s football team. Later that year, he dropped out of these activities and gradually became more and more withdrawn from friends and family. Neglecting to shave and shower, he began to look dirty and unhealthy. He spent most of his time alone in his room and sometimes complained to his parents that he heard voices in the curtains and in the closet. In his sophomore year, he dropped out of school entirely. With increasing anxiety and agitation, he began to worry that the Nazis were plotting to kill his family and kidnap him.
Case Study 4:
Larry, a 37-year-old gay man, has lived for three years with his partner, whom he met in graduate school. Larry works as a psychologist in a large hospital. Although competent in his work, he often feels strained by the pressures of his demanding position. An added source of tension on the job is his not being out with his co-workers, and, thus, he is not able to confide in anyone or talk about his private life. Most of his leisure activities are with good friends who are also part of the local gay community.
For each case, identify the individual's behaviors that seem to be problematic for the patient.
For each case study, explain from the biological, psychological, or socio-cultural perspective your decision-making process for identifying the behaviors that may or may not have been associated with the symptoms of a mental disorder.
Based on your course and text readings, provide an explanation why you would consider some of these cases to exhibit behaviors that may be associated with problems that occur in everyday life, while others could be as.
Being culturally sensitive by respecting your clients spiritual.docxtaitcandie
Being culturally sensitive by respecting your clients' spirituality and religious traditions, in general, is an important professional competence (Furness & Gilligan, 2010). Applying your spiritual awareness to a specific client case, however, may require even greater skill. In this assignment, you consider how you might address a client's crisis that includes a spiritual or religious component.
To prepare for this Assignment, review this week's media about Eboni Logan's visit with her school social worker.
By Day 7
Submit
a 2- to 4-page paper that answers the following questions:
As Eboni's social worker, would you include spirituality and religion in your initial assessment? Why or why not?
What strategies can you use to ensure that your personal values will not influence your practice with Eboni?
How would you address the crisis that Eboni is experiencing?
Support your Assignment with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016).
Understanding human behavior and the social environment
(10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 3, Section "Relate Human Diversity to Psychological Theories” (pp. 130-132)
Chapter 7, Sections "Review Fowler’s Theory of Faith Development," "Critical Thinking: Evaluation of Fowler's Theory," and "Social Work Practice and Empowerment Through Spiritual Development" (pp. 350-354)
Chapter 15, Section "Spotlight on Diversity 15.2: Spirituality and Religion" (pp. 694-696)
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., Brocksen S. (Eds.). (2014). Sessions: Case histories. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
"The Logan Family" (pp. 9-10)
The Case on Eboni:
E
boni Logan is a 16-year-old biracial African American/Caucasian female in 11th grade. She is an honors student, has been taking Advanced Placement courses, and runs track. Eboni plans to go to college and major in nursing. She is also active in choir and is a member of the National Honor Society and the student council. For the last 6 months, Eboni has been working 10 hours a week at a fast food restaurant. She recently passed her driver’s test and has received her license.
Eboni states that she believes in God, but she and her mother do not belong to any organized religion. Her father attends a Catholic church regularly and takes Eboni with him on the weekends that she visits him.
Eboni does not smoke and denies any regular alcohol or drug usage. She does admit to occasionally drinking when she is at parties with her friends, but denies ever being drunk. There is no criminal history. She has had no major health problems.
Eboni has been dating Darian for the past 4 months. He is a 17-year-old African American male. According to Eboni, Darian is also on the track team and does well in school. He is a B student and would like to go to college, possibly for something computer related. Darian works at a .
Discussion 1 Social and Economic JusticeThe Center for Economic a.docxeve2xjazwa
Discussion 1: Social and Economic Justice
The Center for Economic and Social Justice defines “social justice” as “giving to each what he or she is due.” “Economic justice” is concerned with determining what an individual’s “due” actually encompasses.
For this Discussion, select a case study in this week’s Readings. Review the case study, focusing on the social or economic justice issues at play in the situation described.
***Post
a description of a social or economic justice issue that is evident in the case. Suggest two strategies the social worker might employ to address the issue.
Reference: Center for Economic and Social Justice. (n.d.).
Defining economic justice and social justice
. Retrieved from June 11, 2013, from
http://www.cesj.org/thirdway/economicjustice-defined.htm
CASE STUDY:
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brenna
Brenna is an 18-year-old, heterosexual, African American female. She is pregnant, residing in a homeless shelter, and has no income source. Brenna was raised by her biological mother in a one-bedroom apartment in an urban neighborhood. When Brenna was 15 years old, her mother began dating a new man. This man sexually assaulted Brenna while they were home alone one evening. She immediately disclosed the sexual assault to her mother who called her a liar and told her to move out. Brenna then lived in a variety of situations, sometimes residing with friends for short periods and sometimes living in a youth shelter. During this period she attended high school intermittently but did not graduate.
After her 18th birthday, Brenna moved in with her boyfriend, Cameron. Also living in the household were Cameron’s mother, his 16-year-old sister, and a 7-year-old brother. Shortly after moving in with Cameron, Brenna became pregnant with his child. Prior to the pregnancy, Cameron would often abuse her physically, verbally, and emotionally. When Brenna announced the pregnancy, Cameron became even more violent, accused her of sleeping with other men, and denied paternity of the baby. When Brenna was 4 months pregnant, Cameron attempted to strangle her, so Brenna moved to a shelter. Although the shelter was willing to house Brenna and her newborn temporarily, their policy required Brenna to secure new living arrangements prior to giving birth.
I was assigned to be Brenna’s social work case manager at this shelter. Brenna and I worked together to set manageable goals during her stay at the shelter and also developed a plan for ongoing mental health support. Utilizing individual case manage- ment sessions, I worked with Brenna to prioritize goals regarding nancial stability, permanent housing, and medical care. Brenna had dif culty reading and writing, so we worked together to
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SOCIAL WORK CASE STUDIES: FOUNDATION YEAR
complete the applications for Medicaid; General Assistance; the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Chil- dren (WIC); and a local subsidized apartment.
Assignment 3 Case Study Analysis IThe first step in understanding.docxastonrenna
Assignment 3: Case Study Analysis I
The first step in understanding the behaviors that are associated with mental disorders is to be able to differentiate the potential symptoms of a mental disorder from the everyday fluctuations or behaviors that we observe. Read the following brief case histories.
Case Study 1:
Bob is a very intelligent, 25-year-old member of a religious organization based on Buddhism. Bob’s working for this organization has caused considerable conflict between him and his parents, who are devout Baptists. Recently, Bob has experienced acute spells of nausea and fatigue that have prevented him from working and have forced him to return home to live with his parents. Various medical tests are being conducted, but as yet, no physical causes for his problems have been found.
Case Study 2:
Mary is a 30-year-old musician who is very dedicated and successful in her work as a teacher in a local high school and as a part-time member of local musical groups. Since her marriage five years ago, which ended in divorce after six months, she has dated very few men. She often worries about her time running out for establishing a good relationship with a man, getting married, and raising a family. Her friends tell her she gets way too anxious around men, and, in general, she needs to relax a little.
Case Study 3:
Jim was vice-president of the freshmen class at a local college and played on the school’s football team. Later that year, he dropped out of these activities and gradually became more and more withdrawn from friends and family. Neglecting to shave and shower, he began to look dirty and unhealthy. He spent most of his time alone in his room and sometimes complained to his parents that he heard voices in the curtains and in the closet. In his sophomore year, he dropped out of school entirely. With increasing anxiety and agitation, he began to worry that the Nazis were plotting to kill his family and kidnap him.
Case Study 4:
Larry, a 37-year-old gay man, has lived for three years with his partner, whom he met in graduate school. Larry works as a psychologist in a large hospital. Although competent in his work, he often feels strained by the pressures of his demanding position. An added source of tension on the job is his not being out with his co-workers, and, thus, he is not able to confide in anyone or talk about his private life. Most of his leisure activities are with good friends who are also part of the local gay community.
For each case, identify the individual's behaviors that seem to be problematic for the patient.
For each case study, explain from the biological, psychological, or socio-cultural perspective your decision-making process for identifying the behaviors that may or may not have been associated with the symptoms of a mental disorder.
Based on your course and text readings, provide an explanation why you would consider some of these cases to exhibit behaviors that may be associated with problems that occur in eve.
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The Hernandez Family
J
uan Hernandez (27) and Elena Hernandez (25) are a married Latino couple who were referred to the New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) for abuse allegations. They have an 8-year-old son, Juan Jr., and a 6-year-old son, Alberto. They were married 7 years ago, soon after Juan Jr. was born. Juan and Elena were both born in Puerto Rico and raised in Queens, New York. They rent a two-bedroom apartment in an apartment complex where they have lived for 7 years. Elena works as babysitter for a family that lives nearby, and Juan works at the airport in the baggage department. Overall, their physical health is good, although Elena was diagnosed with diabetes this past year and Juan has some lower back issues from loading and unloading bags. Both drink socially with friends and family. Juan goes out with friends on the weekends sometimes to “blow off steam,” having six to eight beers, and Elena drinks sparingly, only one or two drinks a month. Both deny any drug use at all. While they do not attend church regularly, both identify as being Catholic and observe all religious holidays. Juan was arrested once as a juvenile for petty theft, but that has been expunged from his file. Elena has no criminal history. They have a large support network of friends and family who live nearby, and both Elena’s and Juan’s parents live within blocks of their apartment and visit frequently. Juan and Elena both enjoy playing cards with family and friends on the weekends and taking the boys out to the park and beach near their home.
ACS was contacted by the school social worker from Juan Jr.’s school after he described a punishment his parents used when he talked back to them. He told her that his parents made him kneel for hours while holding two encyclopedias (one in each hand) and that this was a punishment used on multiple occasions. The ACS worker deemed this a credible concern and made a visit to the home. During the visit, the parents admitted to using this particular form of punishment with their children when they misbehaved. In turn, the social worker from ACS mandated the family to attend weekly family sessions and complete a parenting group at their local community mental health agency. In her report sent to the mental health agency, the ACS social worker indicated that the form of punishment used by the parents was deemed abusive and that the parents needed to learn new and appropriate parenting skills. She also suggested they receive education about child development because she believed they had unrealistic expectations of how children at their developmental stage should behave. This was a particular concern with Juan Sr., who repeatedly stated that if the boys listened, stayed quiet, and followed all of their rules they would not be punished. There was a sense from the ACS worker that Juan Sr. treated his sons, especially Juan Jr., as adults and not as children. This was exhibited, she believed, by a clear lack of.
Juan and ElenaJuan Hernandez (27) and Elena Hernandez (2.docxtawnyataylor528
Juan and Elena
Juan Hernandez (27) and Elena Hernandez (25) are a married Latino couple who were referred to the New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) for abuse allegations. They have an 8-year-old son, Juan Jr., and a 6-year-old son, Alberto. They were married 7 years ago, soon after Juan Jr. was born. Juan and Elena were both born in Puerto Rico and raised in Queens, New York. They rent a two-bedroom apartment in an apartment complex where they have lived for 7 years. Elena works as babysitter for a family that lives nearby, and Juan works at the airport in the baggage department. Overall, their physical health is good, although Elena was diagnosed with diabetes this past year and Juan has some lower back issues from loading and unloading bags. Both drink socially with friends and family. Juan goes out with friends on the weekends sometimes to “blow off steam,” having six to eight beers, and Elena drinks sparingly, only one or two drinks a month. Both deny any drug use at all. While they do not attend church regularly, both identify as being Catholic and observe all religious holidays. Juan was arrested once as a juvenile for petty theft, but that has been expunged from his file. Elena has no criminal history. They have a large support network of friends and family who live nearby, and both Elena’s and Juan’s parents live within blocks of their apartment and visit frequently. Juan and Elena both enjoy playing cards with family and friends on the weekends and taking the boys out to the park and beach near their home. ACS was contacted by the school social worker from Juan Jr.’s school after he described a punishment his parents used when he talked back to them. He told her that his parents made him kneel for hours while holding two encyclopedias (one in each hand) and that this was a punishment used on multiple occasions. The ACS worker deemed this a credible concern and made a visit to the home. During the visit, the parents admitted to using this particular form of punishment with their children when they misbehaved. In turn, the social worker from ACS mandated the family to attend weekly family sessions and complete a parenting group at their local community mental health agency. In her report sent to the mental health agency, the ACS social worker indicated that the form of punishment used by the parents was deemed abusive and that the parents needed to learn new and appropriate parenting skills. She also suggested they receive education about child development because she believed they had unrealistic expectations of how children at their developmental stage should behave. This was a particular concern with Juan Sr., who repeatedly stated that if the boys listened, stayed quiet, and followed all of their rules they would not be punished. There was a sense from the ACS worker that Juan Sr. treated his sons, especially Juan Jr., as adults and not as children. This was exhibited, she believed, by a clear lack of patienc ...
Grand Rounds Hi, and thanks for attending this case presen.docxwhittemorelucilla
Grand Rounds
Hi, and thanks for attending this case presentation. My name is Dr. Stephen Brewer and I am a licensed
clinical psychologist in San Diego, California and Assistant Professor of Psychology and Applied
Behavioral Sciences at Ashford University. Today, I will be sharing with you the story of Bob.
Presenting problem
Bob Smith is a 36-year-old man who came to me approximately six months ago with concerns about his
career choice and life direction. He did not have any significant psychiatric symptoms, besides some
understandable existential anxiety regarding his future. Bob was cooperative, friendly, open, and
knowledgeable about psychology during our first few sessions together. I noticed that he seemed
guarded only when talking about his family and childhood experiences. To confirm his identity, I checked
his driver’s license to ensure his name was indeed Bob Smith and that he lived close by in a mobile home
in Spring Valley. Given his relatively mild symptoms, we decided to meet once a week for supportive
psychotherapy so he could work through his anxieties. I gave him a diagnosis of adjustment disorder
with anxiety.
History
Here’s some background on Bob to give you a sense of who he is.
Family
Bob grew up as an only child in Edmonton, Canada, in a low-income, conservative, and very religious
household.
He shared that his father was largely absent during his childhood, as he spent most of the week residing
north of Edmonton, where he worked as a mechanic in the oil fields near Fort McMurray. On weekends,
Bob’s father would return home and spend as much time as possible with his family. Bob described his
father as warm, caring, and a hard worker. His father reportedly died one year ago.
Bob’s mother was described as a strict, rule-based woman who had a short temper and was prone to
furious outbursts over trivial matters. She worked in Bob’s junior high as a janitor, which meant that Bob
often crossed paths with his mother at school, where she would often check up on him. During Bob’s
high school years, Bob’s mother got a new job as a high school librarian.
At 18, Bob moved to San Diego to study psychology at San Diego State University. He lived in the dorms
for his first few years, where he easily made friends and joined a fraternity. Bob maintained contact with
his parents, but ceased all contact when his mother suggested she would move to San Diego to be closer
to him. He graduated with a 3.2 GPA and began working for the county as a psychiatric technician. He
worked as a psych tech for 14 years and described it as “fun at first, but it got boring and predictable
after a while.”
Treatment
Bob shared that he has a medical doctor that he visits once every few years for his routine physical. He
denied having any significant medical problems. Additionally, he denied using any illicit substances and
reported drinking only on occasion with friends from his fratern ...
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ENGR4100 MACHINE DESIGN
SHEAR FORCE DIAGRAM AND BENDING MOMENT DIAGRAM
DERIVE THE SHEAR-FORCE AND BENDING-MOMENT
RELATIONS FOR THE BEAM BELOW AND DRAW THE SHEAR-
FORCE DIAGRAM AND BENDING-MOMENT DIAGRAM
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Working With Families:
The Case of Brady
Brady is a 15-year-old, Caucasian male referred to me by his
previous social worker for a second evaluation. Brady’s father,
Steve, reports that his son is irritable, impulsive, and often in
trouble at school; has difficulty concentrating on work (both at
home and in school); and uses foul language. He also informed
me that his wife, Diane, passed away 3 years ago, although he
denies any relationship between Brady’s behavior and the death
of his mother.
Brady presented as immature and exhibited below-average
intelligence and emotional functioning. He reported feelings of
low self-esteem, fear of his father, and no desire to attend school.
Steve presented as emotionally deregulated and also emotionally
immature. He appeared very nervous and guarded in the sessions
with Brady. He verbalized frustration with Brady and feeling
overwhelmed trying to take care of his son’s needs.
Brady attended four sessions with me, including both individual
and family work. I also met with Steve alone to discuss the state of
his own mental health and parenting support needs. In the initial
evaluation session I suggested that Brady be tested for learning
and emotional disabilities. I provided a referral to a psychiatrist,
and I encouraged Steve to have Brady evaluated by the child study
team at his school. Steve unequivocally told me he would not
follow up with these referrals, telling me, “There is nothing wrong
with him. He just doesn’t listen, and he is disrespectful.”
After the initial session, I met individually with Brady and
completed a genogram and asked him to discuss each member
of his family. He described his father as angry and mean and
reported feeling afraid of him. When I inquired what he was afraid
of, Brady did not go into detail, simply saying, “getting in trouble.”
In the next follow-up session with both Steve and Brady present,
Steve immediately told me about an incident Brady had at school.
Steve was clearly frustrated and angry and began to call Brady
hurtful names. I asked Steve about his behavior and the words
used toward Brady. Brady interjected and told his dad that being
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called these names made him feel afraid of him and further caused
him to feel badly about himself. Steve then began to discuss the
effects of his wife’s death on him and Brady and verbalized feel-
ings of hopelessness. I suggested that Steve follow up with my
previous recommendations and, further, that he should strongly
consider meeting with a social worker to address his own feelings
of grief. Steve agreed to take the referral for the psychiatrist and
said he would follow up with the school about an evaluation for
...
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016). Understanding human rochellscroop
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016).
Understanding human behavior and the social environment
(10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 3, Section "Relate Human Diversity to Psychological Theories” (pp. 130-132)
Chapter 7, Sections "Review Fowler’s Theory of Faith Development," "Critical Thinking: Evaluation of Fowler's Theory," and "Social Work Practice and Empowerment Through Spiritual Development" (pp. 350-354)
Chapter 15, Section "Spotlight on Diversity 15.2: Spirituality and Religion" (pp. 694-696)
Barker, S. L. (2007). The Integration of spirituality and religion content in social work education: Where we've been, where we're going.
Social Work & Christianit,
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Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., Brocksen S. (Eds.). (2014). Sessions: Case histories. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
"The Logan Family" (pp. 9-10)
Eboni Logan is a 16-year-old biracial African American/Caucasian female in 11th grade. She is an honors student, has been taking Advanced Placement courses, and runs track. Eboni plans to go to college and major in nursing. She is also active in choir and is a member of the National Honor Society and the student council. For the last 6 months, Eboni has been working 10 hours a week at a fast food restaurant. She recently passed her driver’s test and has received her license.
Eboni states that she believes in God, but she and her mother do not belong to any organized religion. Her father attends a Catholic church regularly and takes Eboni with him on the weekends that she ...
As the intake worker at a local community mental health access cente.docxbob8allen25075
As the intake worker at a local community mental health access center, a thorough assessment needs to be completed for every person that comes in looking for support and services. Because of the variety of illnesses and treatment options, the more accurate your assessment and treatment plan the more help you will provide for the client.
Choose from one of the provided
case studies
to complete the
assessment and treatment plan
using the template provided.
Directions:
Choose a case study.
Fill out the assessment and treatment form.
Write a separate summary at the end of the form explaining the best psychological theory that would best fit understanding this case study. Be sure to include ethical and cultural considerations.
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Assessment form.
20
Description of the disorder and explanation of the symptoms best explain the behavior of the case study.
32
Apply assessment information to treatment planning stage.
36
Choice and justification of a theory that fits best with this particular case.
32
Complete treatment plan form.
20
Summary of case study.
28
Analysis of the most appropriate treatment theory.
36
Explanation of where ethical and cultural considerations may arise and what could be done to provide ethical and culturally sensitive treatment.
32
Organization: Writing, Ideas, Transitions, and Conclusion
16
Usage and Mechanics: Grammar, Spelling, and Sentence structure
16
APA Elements: Attribution, Paraphrasing, and Quotations
24
Style: Audience, and Word Choice
8
Total:
300
*
Case Studies to choose from Just choose The easiest one an there is a Acessment form that needs to be completed all are attached.
Case Study #1
Young-Hwa, a 40-year-old Korean male, had immigrated to the United States 15 years ago without proper documentation. He had a hard life because, despite his training as a chef in Korea, he had difficulty finding a well-paying job without proper documentation. He also had a hard time getting along with others for long periods of time in some of the kitchens that he worked for.
He would do really well for a while talking about how much he enjoyed the job thinking that this was going to be his lucky break, but after several months he would either quit or get fired.
During these times of being out of work he is very depressed and irritable and will sleep for days without coming out of his bedroom.
After many years of various positions including kitchen assistant and assistant cook, he finally landed his dream job of a top chef in a Korean restaurant.
He recently was married to a Caucasian woman who had a daughter from a prior relationship and now they have twin sons.
Their marriage would be described as fairly good with some hard times.
His wife knows his work history and occasionally will threatened that if he messes this one up, she and the children will be leaving him.
However, most of the time she only threatens this when she is angry about not being able to .
Your tasks will be to answer questions based on the indicators that .docxbunyansaturnina
Your tasks will be to answer questions based on the indicators that you have selected. Next, based on your research, (1) describe the current state of the city; (2) evaluate the current state of the city; and (3) prescribe changes for local conditions that are determined to be detrimental to residents of the city.
This assignment will require you to be resourceful in order to gather data to complete the assignment. You may have to gather data (via the Internet) from a variety of sources, including local planning agencies, political and economic institutions, health/medical institutions, financial institutions.
Be sure to use the proper citations and format when documenting your sources.
.
Your taskYou must identify a specific, local problem (eithe.docxbunyansaturnina
Your task:
You must identify a specific,
local
problem (either in Arizona or in your hometown) that you have personally experienced or witnessed. Your argument will take the form of a narrative that highlights how you have in some way been affected by an important societal issue, with further elaboration on the issue to help the audience understand its importance. The problem must be specific enough that your argument is something new and original coming from you, and broad enough that you can eventually research it in more depth and address it in a problem-solution proposal paper.
Some examples of topics:
A local public health issue that has affected members of your family
A problem in city infrastructure (e.g., lack of public transportation, or unsustainable forms of energy production) that has personally affected your life
A personal experience of discrimination that has made you or others close to you feel threatened
.
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Working With Families:
The Case of Carol and Joseph
Carol is a 23-year-old, heterosexual, Caucasian female and the
mother of a 1-year-old baby girl. She is currently unemployed,
having previously worked for a house cleaning company. The
baby is healthy and developmentally on target, and she and the
parents appear to be well bonded with one another. Carol lives in
a rented house with her husband, Joseph. Joseph is a 27-year-old,
heterosexual, Hispanic male. He was recently arrested at their
home for a drug deal, which he asserts was a setup. Both parents
were charged with child endangerment because weapons were
found in the child’s crib and drugs were found in the home. The
parents assert that the child never sleeps in the crib but in their
bed. As a result of the parents’ arrest, social services was notified,
and the child was temporarily placed in a kinship care arrangement
with the maternal grandmother, who resides nearby. As a
result of Joseph’s arrest, he was fired from the cleaning company
where he worked, and the family is now experiencing financial
difficulties.
After initial contact was made with the parents, a number of
concerns were noted and the family was recommended for additional
case management. Carol’s mother indicated that she had
concerns about Carol’s drinking habits and stated that Carol’s
father and grandfather were alcoholics. She and the father separated
when Carol was a baby, and Carol has had only limited
contact with him. There appears to be significant tension between
the grandmother and Carol and Joseph. I addressed the alcohol
issue with both parents, who denied there was a problem, but
shortly after the discussion, Carol was involved in a serious car
accident with the baby in the car. She was determined to have been
under the influence of alcohol. I advised Carol that she could not
have any unsupervised contact with her child until she completed
intensive inpatient substance abuse treatment. I made arrangements
for her placement, but after a week, she was discharged
for noncompliance with the rules. She was then referred to an
intensive outpatient program and began therapy there. Initially
her attendance was erratic because she had lost her license as a
result of the DUI. Eventually, however, she became engaged in the
program and began to address her issues. She acknowledged that
she had started using drugs at a very young age but said that she
had only begun drinking in the previous year or so. We discussed
the genetics of her family, and she said that she realized that she
had deteriorated rapidly since beginning to drink and knew that
she simply could not drink alcohol.
Joseph’s mother is deceased, and his father travels extensively
in his job and is not available as a support. Joseph was
very devoted to his mother and was devastated by her premature
death. We discussed the strengths that he and Carol demonstrated
in staying together and working out their p.
Ella is a 15-year old high-school freshman. She lives in a small sub.pdfartimagein
Ella is a 15-year old high-school freshman. She lives in a small suburban town with her younger
brother, Brody, and her parents, Minka and Bruce. In the past, Ella was always a straight-A
student. She loved school and had many close friends. She was actively involved in cheerleading
and drama club. Ella\'s parents report that over the last 6 months, Ella\'s grades have dropped
significantly. She decided that cheerleading is \"not cool\" and she does not want to be in the
drama club any more. She lost about 15 pounds and is often arguing with her brother and her
family. She does not like to socialize with her friends anymore and is always on the computer but
will not share what she is doing. Ella\'s parents recently reconciled after a 4-month separation.
Bruce was just discharged from a substance-use inpatient center where he was receiving
treatment for alcohol dependence. Her mother carries a diagnosis for anorexia nervosa but has
not displayed any symptoms for 5 years. Both of her parents have been actively engaged in
family counseling and individual therapy as well.
Based on this scenario, answer the following:
What additional information would be helpful for you to effectively form a diagnosis?
What theory of adolescent development would you use to gain an understanding of what is
happening with Ella? Remember, it is often necessary to consider and even apply more than one
theory when working with an adolescent.
How would you compare and contrast the development of Ella\'s issues from a cognitive, social,
and psychodynamic perspective?
Which theory best supports the behaviors that we are currently seeing with Ella?
Solution
The additional information that is required is whethere ella has gone for depression checkups or
has been detected with depression and if she has received therapies.
The theory is the ecological theory which tells about the interaction between indisvisual and the
environment.This is given by URIE BRONFENBRENNER.This theory tells about yow the
adolescents are influenced by family, peers, religion, schools, the media, community, and world
events.
Ella\'s case is the case of depression causes due to social anxiety as she doesnt want to meet
people and her family was seprated for 4 months. She is going through phases but it doesnt
include cognitive anxiety.
The theory of social cognitive learning is very important for her to understand the relations and
society..
THE SPURWINK CHILD ABUSE PROGRAM 17 BISHOP STREET PO.docxchristalgrieg
THE SPURWINK CHILD ABUSE PROGRAM
17 BISHOP STREET
PORTLAND, MAINE 04103
Phone: 207-879-6160 or 800-260-6160
Fax: 207-871-5668
Psychological Report
Name: Joey Esmond
Date of Birth: January 15, 1973
Record No: 0123456
Evaluation Dates: February 04, 2008; March 11, 2008
Report Date: May 12, 2008
Evaluation Methods: Wide Range Achievement Test, third edition, reading subtest (WRAT3);
Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, second edition (K-BIT2); Minnesota Multiphasic Personality
Inventory (MMPI-2); Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III); Substance Abuse Subtle
Screening Inventory (SASSI-3); Child Abuse Potential Inventory (CAP-I); Parenting Stress
Index (PSI); client interview; Parenting Sentence Completion Series; record review; parent/child
interaction observation session
Examiner: William M. Barter, Ph.D., Program Psychologist
Background: Mr. Esmond was referred to Spurwink for an evaluation of his parenting relative
to the placement of his infant son, Garvey; his stepson, Matty; and his three older boys, Caleb,
Danny, and Kris. At the time of referral from DHHS, a DVD was provided by the Department
showing Mr. Esmond being physically, verbally, and emotionally abusive to his wife’s son,
Matty Mondor. There have been ongoing concerns about Mr. Esmond’s inappropriate and
antisocial behavior and his overall ability to be a safe parent.
Asked for his view of the referral, Mr. Esmond stated that he was being referred for an
evaluation because he and his wife did not understand how to deal with his stepson, Matty. He
stated that he wants to find out what his parenting skills are because the State of Maine disagrees
with him about parenting. He then stated that everybody learns in life. He said that since foster
placement Matty has been 100% more well-behaved, articulate, and has few fits of yelling. He
said that maltreatment concerns were based on how he and his wife were dealing with Matty’s
behaviors and the way he was acting. He then stated that Matty has been diagnosed with
Asperger’s Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. He stated that it was
hard to know how to discipline him. He stated that he is currently living with his wife in an
apartment in Sanford where no children are currently living. He stated that Matty is in a foster
home, as is his infant son. He stated that they have supervised visits and he reiterated that
Matty’s behaviors have changed a great deal.
Evaluation Objectives: The current evaluation is intended a) to assess Mr. Esmond in terms of
his current psychological and emotional functioning, b) to assess his relative strengths and
weaknesses functioning as a parent, c) to assess for the presence of parental psychological,
Joey Esmond
Psychological Evaluation
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social, emotional or behavioral factors that might place children at risk of maltreatment or
neglect while in his care ...
The Hernandez Family Juan Hernandez (27) and Elena Hernand.docxarnoldmeredith47041
The Hernandez Family
Juan Hernandez (27) and Elena Hernandez (25) are a married Latino couple who were referred to the New York City
Administration for Children Services (ACS) for abuse allegations. They have an 8-year-old son, Juan Jr., and a 6-
year-old son, Alberto. They were married 7 years ago, soon after Juan Jr. was born. Juan and Elena were both born in
Puerto Rico and raised in Queens, New York. They rent a two-bedroom apartment in an apartment complex where
they have lived for 7 years. Elena works as babysitter for a family that lives nearby, and Juan works at the airport in
the baggage department. Overall, their physical health is good, although Elena was diagnosed with diabetes this past
year and Juan has some lower back issues from loading and unloading bags. Both drink socially with friends and
family. Juan goes out with friends on the weekends sometimes to “blow off steam,” having six to eight beers, and
Elena drinks sparingly, only one or two drinks a month. Both deny any drug use at all. While they do not attend church
regularly, both identify as being Catholic and observe all religious holidays. Juan was arrested once as a juvenile for
petty theft, but that has been expunged from his file. Elena has no criminal history. They have a large support network
of friends and family who live nearby, and both Elena’s and Juan’s parents live within blocks of their apartment and
visit frequently. Juan and Elena both enjoy playing cards with family and friends on the weekends and taking the boys
out to the park and beach near their home.
ACS was contacted by the school social worker from Juan Jr.’s school after he described a punishment his parents
used when he talked back to them. He told her that his parents made him kneel for hours while holding two
encyclopedias (one in each hand) and that this was a punishment used on multiple occasions. The ACS worker deemed
this a credible concern and made a visit to the home. During the visit, the parents admitted to using this particular
form of punishment with their children when they misbehaved. In turn, the social worker from ACS mandated the
family to attend weekly family sessions and complete a parenting group at their local community mental health agency.
In her report sent to the mental health agency, the ACS social worker indicated that the form of punishment used by
the parents was deemed abusive and that the parents needed to learn new and appropriate parenting skills. She also
suggested they receive education about child development because she believed they had unrealistic expectations of
how children at their developmental stage should behave. This was a particular concern with Juan Sr., who repeatedly
stated that if the boys listened, stayed quiet, and followed all of their rules they would not be punished. There was a
sense from the ACS worker that Juan Sr. treated his sons, especially Juan Jr., as adults and not as children. This.
The first step in understanding the behaviors that are associated wi.docxssuser454af01
The first step in understanding the behaviors that are associated with mental disorders is to be able to differentiate the potential symptoms of a mental disorder from the everyday fluctuations or behaviors that we observe. Read the following brief case histories.
Case Study 1:
Bob is a very intelligent, 25-year-old member of a religious organization based on Buddhism. Bob’s working for this organization has caused considerable conflict between him and his parents, who are devout Baptists. Recently, Bob has experienced acute spells of nausea and fatigue that have prevented him from working and have forced him to return home to live with his parents. Various medical tests are being conducted, but as yet, no physical causes for his problems have been found.
Case Study 2:
Mary is a 30-year-old musician who is very dedicated and successful in her work as a teacher in a local high school and as a part-time member of local musical groups. Since her marriage five years ago, which ended in divorce after six months, she has dated very few men. She often worries about her time running out for establishing a good relationship with a man, getting married, and raising a family. Her friends tell her she gets way too anxious around men, and, in general, she needs to relax a little.
Case Study 3:
Jim was vice-president of the freshmen class at a local college and played on the school’s football team. Later that year, he dropped out of these activities and gradually became more and more withdrawn from friends and family. Neglecting to shave and shower, he began to look dirty and unhealthy. He spent most of his time alone in his room and sometimes complained to his parents that he heard voices in the curtains and in the closet. In his sophomore year, he dropped out of school entirely. With increasing anxiety and agitation, he began to worry that the Nazis were plotting to kill his family and kidnap him.
Case Study 4:
Larry, a 37-year-old gay man, has lived for three years with his partner, whom he met in graduate school. Larry works as a psychologist in a large hospital. Although competent in his work, he often feels strained by the pressures of his demanding position. An added source of tension on the job is his not being out with his co-workers, and, thus, he is not able to confide in anyone or talk about his private life. Most of his leisure activities are with good friends who are also part of the local gay community.
For each case, identify the individual's behaviors that seem to be problematic for the patient.
For each case study, explain from the biological, psychological, or socio-cultural perspective your decision-making process for identifying the behaviors that may or may not have been associated with the symptoms of a mental disorder.
Based on your course and text readings, provide an explanation why you would consider some of these cases to exhibit behaviors that may be associated with problems that occur in everyday life, while others could be as.
Being culturally sensitive by respecting your clients spiritual.docxtaitcandie
Being culturally sensitive by respecting your clients' spirituality and religious traditions, in general, is an important professional competence (Furness & Gilligan, 2010). Applying your spiritual awareness to a specific client case, however, may require even greater skill. In this assignment, you consider how you might address a client's crisis that includes a spiritual or religious component.
To prepare for this Assignment, review this week's media about Eboni Logan's visit with her school social worker.
By Day 7
Submit
a 2- to 4-page paper that answers the following questions:
As Eboni's social worker, would you include spirituality and religion in your initial assessment? Why or why not?
What strategies can you use to ensure that your personal values will not influence your practice with Eboni?
How would you address the crisis that Eboni is experiencing?
Support your Assignment with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016).
Understanding human behavior and the social environment
(10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 3, Section "Relate Human Diversity to Psychological Theories” (pp. 130-132)
Chapter 7, Sections "Review Fowler’s Theory of Faith Development," "Critical Thinking: Evaluation of Fowler's Theory," and "Social Work Practice and Empowerment Through Spiritual Development" (pp. 350-354)
Chapter 15, Section "Spotlight on Diversity 15.2: Spirituality and Religion" (pp. 694-696)
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., Brocksen S. (Eds.). (2014). Sessions: Case histories. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
"The Logan Family" (pp. 9-10)
The Case on Eboni:
E
boni Logan is a 16-year-old biracial African American/Caucasian female in 11th grade. She is an honors student, has been taking Advanced Placement courses, and runs track. Eboni plans to go to college and major in nursing. She is also active in choir and is a member of the National Honor Society and the student council. For the last 6 months, Eboni has been working 10 hours a week at a fast food restaurant. She recently passed her driver’s test and has received her license.
Eboni states that she believes in God, but she and her mother do not belong to any organized religion. Her father attends a Catholic church regularly and takes Eboni with him on the weekends that she visits him.
Eboni does not smoke and denies any regular alcohol or drug usage. She does admit to occasionally drinking when she is at parties with her friends, but denies ever being drunk. There is no criminal history. She has had no major health problems.
Eboni has been dating Darian for the past 4 months. He is a 17-year-old African American male. According to Eboni, Darian is also on the track team and does well in school. He is a B student and would like to go to college, possibly for something computer related. Darian works at a .
Discussion 1 Social and Economic JusticeThe Center for Economic a.docxeve2xjazwa
Discussion 1: Social and Economic Justice
The Center for Economic and Social Justice defines “social justice” as “giving to each what he or she is due.” “Economic justice” is concerned with determining what an individual’s “due” actually encompasses.
For this Discussion, select a case study in this week’s Readings. Review the case study, focusing on the social or economic justice issues at play in the situation described.
***Post
a description of a social or economic justice issue that is evident in the case. Suggest two strategies the social worker might employ to address the issue.
Reference: Center for Economic and Social Justice. (n.d.).
Defining economic justice and social justice
. Retrieved from June 11, 2013, from
http://www.cesj.org/thirdway/economicjustice-defined.htm
CASE STUDY:
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brenna
Brenna is an 18-year-old, heterosexual, African American female. She is pregnant, residing in a homeless shelter, and has no income source. Brenna was raised by her biological mother in a one-bedroom apartment in an urban neighborhood. When Brenna was 15 years old, her mother began dating a new man. This man sexually assaulted Brenna while they were home alone one evening. She immediately disclosed the sexual assault to her mother who called her a liar and told her to move out. Brenna then lived in a variety of situations, sometimes residing with friends for short periods and sometimes living in a youth shelter. During this period she attended high school intermittently but did not graduate.
After her 18th birthday, Brenna moved in with her boyfriend, Cameron. Also living in the household were Cameron’s mother, his 16-year-old sister, and a 7-year-old brother. Shortly after moving in with Cameron, Brenna became pregnant with his child. Prior to the pregnancy, Cameron would often abuse her physically, verbally, and emotionally. When Brenna announced the pregnancy, Cameron became even more violent, accused her of sleeping with other men, and denied paternity of the baby. When Brenna was 4 months pregnant, Cameron attempted to strangle her, so Brenna moved to a shelter. Although the shelter was willing to house Brenna and her newborn temporarily, their policy required Brenna to secure new living arrangements prior to giving birth.
I was assigned to be Brenna’s social work case manager at this shelter. Brenna and I worked together to set manageable goals during her stay at the shelter and also developed a plan for ongoing mental health support. Utilizing individual case manage- ment sessions, I worked with Brenna to prioritize goals regarding nancial stability, permanent housing, and medical care. Brenna had dif culty reading and writing, so we worked together to
PRACTICE
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SOCIAL WORK CASE STUDIES: FOUNDATION YEAR
complete the applications for Medicaid; General Assistance; the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Chil- dren (WIC); and a local subsidized apartment.
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Assignment 3: Case Study Analysis I
The first step in understanding the behaviors that are associated with mental disorders is to be able to differentiate the potential symptoms of a mental disorder from the everyday fluctuations or behaviors that we observe. Read the following brief case histories.
Case Study 1:
Bob is a very intelligent, 25-year-old member of a religious organization based on Buddhism. Bob’s working for this organization has caused considerable conflict between him and his parents, who are devout Baptists. Recently, Bob has experienced acute spells of nausea and fatigue that have prevented him from working and have forced him to return home to live with his parents. Various medical tests are being conducted, but as yet, no physical causes for his problems have been found.
Case Study 2:
Mary is a 30-year-old musician who is very dedicated and successful in her work as a teacher in a local high school and as a part-time member of local musical groups. Since her marriage five years ago, which ended in divorce after six months, she has dated very few men. She often worries about her time running out for establishing a good relationship with a man, getting married, and raising a family. Her friends tell her she gets way too anxious around men, and, in general, she needs to relax a little.
Case Study 3:
Jim was vice-president of the freshmen class at a local college and played on the school’s football team. Later that year, he dropped out of these activities and gradually became more and more withdrawn from friends and family. Neglecting to shave and shower, he began to look dirty and unhealthy. He spent most of his time alone in his room and sometimes complained to his parents that he heard voices in the curtains and in the closet. In his sophomore year, he dropped out of school entirely. With increasing anxiety and agitation, he began to worry that the Nazis were plotting to kill his family and kidnap him.
Case Study 4:
Larry, a 37-year-old gay man, has lived for three years with his partner, whom he met in graduate school. Larry works as a psychologist in a large hospital. Although competent in his work, he often feels strained by the pressures of his demanding position. An added source of tension on the job is his not being out with his co-workers, and, thus, he is not able to confide in anyone or talk about his private life. Most of his leisure activities are with good friends who are also part of the local gay community.
For each case, identify the individual's behaviors that seem to be problematic for the patient.
For each case study, explain from the biological, psychological, or socio-cultural perspective your decision-making process for identifying the behaviors that may or may not have been associated with the symptoms of a mental disorder.
Based on your course and text readings, provide an explanation why you would consider some of these cases to exhibit behaviors that may be associated with problems that occur in eve.
The Hernandez FamilyJuan Hernandez (27) and Elena Hernande.docxrtodd33
The Hernandez Family
J
uan Hernandez (27) and Elena Hernandez (25) are a married Latino couple who were referred to the New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) for abuse allegations. They have an 8-year-old son, Juan Jr., and a 6-year-old son, Alberto. They were married 7 years ago, soon after Juan Jr. was born. Juan and Elena were both born in Puerto Rico and raised in Queens, New York. They rent a two-bedroom apartment in an apartment complex where they have lived for 7 years. Elena works as babysitter for a family that lives nearby, and Juan works at the airport in the baggage department. Overall, their physical health is good, although Elena was diagnosed with diabetes this past year and Juan has some lower back issues from loading and unloading bags. Both drink socially with friends and family. Juan goes out with friends on the weekends sometimes to “blow off steam,” having six to eight beers, and Elena drinks sparingly, only one or two drinks a month. Both deny any drug use at all. While they do not attend church regularly, both identify as being Catholic and observe all religious holidays. Juan was arrested once as a juvenile for petty theft, but that has been expunged from his file. Elena has no criminal history. They have a large support network of friends and family who live nearby, and both Elena’s and Juan’s parents live within blocks of their apartment and visit frequently. Juan and Elena both enjoy playing cards with family and friends on the weekends and taking the boys out to the park and beach near their home.
ACS was contacted by the school social worker from Juan Jr.’s school after he described a punishment his parents used when he talked back to them. He told her that his parents made him kneel for hours while holding two encyclopedias (one in each hand) and that this was a punishment used on multiple occasions. The ACS worker deemed this a credible concern and made a visit to the home. During the visit, the parents admitted to using this particular form of punishment with their children when they misbehaved. In turn, the social worker from ACS mandated the family to attend weekly family sessions and complete a parenting group at their local community mental health agency. In her report sent to the mental health agency, the ACS social worker indicated that the form of punishment used by the parents was deemed abusive and that the parents needed to learn new and appropriate parenting skills. She also suggested they receive education about child development because she believed they had unrealistic expectations of how children at their developmental stage should behave. This was a particular concern with Juan Sr., who repeatedly stated that if the boys listened, stayed quiet, and followed all of their rules they would not be punished. There was a sense from the ACS worker that Juan Sr. treated his sons, especially Juan Jr., as adults and not as children. This was exhibited, she believed, by a clear lack of.
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Juan and Elena
Juan Hernandez (27) and Elena Hernandez (25) are a married Latino couple who were referred to the New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) for abuse allegations. They have an 8-year-old son, Juan Jr., and a 6-year-old son, Alberto. They were married 7 years ago, soon after Juan Jr. was born. Juan and Elena were both born in Puerto Rico and raised in Queens, New York. They rent a two-bedroom apartment in an apartment complex where they have lived for 7 years. Elena works as babysitter for a family that lives nearby, and Juan works at the airport in the baggage department. Overall, their physical health is good, although Elena was diagnosed with diabetes this past year and Juan has some lower back issues from loading and unloading bags. Both drink socially with friends and family. Juan goes out with friends on the weekends sometimes to “blow off steam,” having six to eight beers, and Elena drinks sparingly, only one or two drinks a month. Both deny any drug use at all. While they do not attend church regularly, both identify as being Catholic and observe all religious holidays. Juan was arrested once as a juvenile for petty theft, but that has been expunged from his file. Elena has no criminal history. They have a large support network of friends and family who live nearby, and both Elena’s and Juan’s parents live within blocks of their apartment and visit frequently. Juan and Elena both enjoy playing cards with family and friends on the weekends and taking the boys out to the park and beach near their home. ACS was contacted by the school social worker from Juan Jr.’s school after he described a punishment his parents used when he talked back to them. He told her that his parents made him kneel for hours while holding two encyclopedias (one in each hand) and that this was a punishment used on multiple occasions. The ACS worker deemed this a credible concern and made a visit to the home. During the visit, the parents admitted to using this particular form of punishment with their children when they misbehaved. In turn, the social worker from ACS mandated the family to attend weekly family sessions and complete a parenting group at their local community mental health agency. In her report sent to the mental health agency, the ACS social worker indicated that the form of punishment used by the parents was deemed abusive and that the parents needed to learn new and appropriate parenting skills. She also suggested they receive education about child development because she believed they had unrealistic expectations of how children at their developmental stage should behave. This was a particular concern with Juan Sr., who repeatedly stated that if the boys listened, stayed quiet, and followed all of their rules they would not be punished. There was a sense from the ACS worker that Juan Sr. treated his sons, especially Juan Jr., as adults and not as children. This was exhibited, she believed, by a clear lack of patienc ...
Grand Rounds Hi, and thanks for attending this case presen.docxwhittemorelucilla
Grand Rounds
Hi, and thanks for attending this case presentation. My name is Dr. Stephen Brewer and I am a licensed
clinical psychologist in San Diego, California and Assistant Professor of Psychology and Applied
Behavioral Sciences at Ashford University. Today, I will be sharing with you the story of Bob.
Presenting problem
Bob Smith is a 36-year-old man who came to me approximately six months ago with concerns about his
career choice and life direction. He did not have any significant psychiatric symptoms, besides some
understandable existential anxiety regarding his future. Bob was cooperative, friendly, open, and
knowledgeable about psychology during our first few sessions together. I noticed that he seemed
guarded only when talking about his family and childhood experiences. To confirm his identity, I checked
his driver’s license to ensure his name was indeed Bob Smith and that he lived close by in a mobile home
in Spring Valley. Given his relatively mild symptoms, we decided to meet once a week for supportive
psychotherapy so he could work through his anxieties. I gave him a diagnosis of adjustment disorder
with anxiety.
History
Here’s some background on Bob to give you a sense of who he is.
Family
Bob grew up as an only child in Edmonton, Canada, in a low-income, conservative, and very religious
household.
He shared that his father was largely absent during his childhood, as he spent most of the week residing
north of Edmonton, where he worked as a mechanic in the oil fields near Fort McMurray. On weekends,
Bob’s father would return home and spend as much time as possible with his family. Bob described his
father as warm, caring, and a hard worker. His father reportedly died one year ago.
Bob’s mother was described as a strict, rule-based woman who had a short temper and was prone to
furious outbursts over trivial matters. She worked in Bob’s junior high as a janitor, which meant that Bob
often crossed paths with his mother at school, where she would often check up on him. During Bob’s
high school years, Bob’s mother got a new job as a high school librarian.
At 18, Bob moved to San Diego to study psychology at San Diego State University. He lived in the dorms
for his first few years, where he easily made friends and joined a fraternity. Bob maintained contact with
his parents, but ceased all contact when his mother suggested she would move to San Diego to be closer
to him. He graduated with a 3.2 GPA and began working for the county as a psychiatric technician. He
worked as a psych tech for 14 years and described it as “fun at first, but it got boring and predictable
after a while.”
Treatment
Bob shared that he has a medical doctor that he visits once every few years for his routine physical. He
denied having any significant medical problems. Additionally, he denied using any illicit substances and
reported drinking only on occasion with friends from his fratern ...
ENGR4100 MACHINE DESIGNSHEAR FORCE DIAGRAM AND BENDING MOMEN.docxSALU18
ENGR4100 MACHINE DESIGN
SHEAR FORCE DIAGRAM AND BENDING MOMENT DIAGRAM
DERIVE THE SHEAR-FORCE AND BENDING-MOMENT
RELATIONS FOR THE BEAM BELOW AND DRAW THE SHEAR-
FORCE DIAGRAM AND BENDING-MOMENT DIAGRAM
SOCIAL WORK CASE STUDIES: CONCENTRATION YEAR
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Working With Families:
The Case of Brady
Brady is a 15-year-old, Caucasian male referred to me by his
previous social worker for a second evaluation. Brady’s father,
Steve, reports that his son is irritable, impulsive, and often in
trouble at school; has difficulty concentrating on work (both at
home and in school); and uses foul language. He also informed
me that his wife, Diane, passed away 3 years ago, although he
denies any relationship between Brady’s behavior and the death
of his mother.
Brady presented as immature and exhibited below-average
intelligence and emotional functioning. He reported feelings of
low self-esteem, fear of his father, and no desire to attend school.
Steve presented as emotionally deregulated and also emotionally
immature. He appeared very nervous and guarded in the sessions
with Brady. He verbalized frustration with Brady and feeling
overwhelmed trying to take care of his son’s needs.
Brady attended four sessions with me, including both individual
and family work. I also met with Steve alone to discuss the state of
his own mental health and parenting support needs. In the initial
evaluation session I suggested that Brady be tested for learning
and emotional disabilities. I provided a referral to a psychiatrist,
and I encouraged Steve to have Brady evaluated by the child study
team at his school. Steve unequivocally told me he would not
follow up with these referrals, telling me, “There is nothing wrong
with him. He just doesn’t listen, and he is disrespectful.”
After the initial session, I met individually with Brady and
completed a genogram and asked him to discuss each member
of his family. He described his father as angry and mean and
reported feeling afraid of him. When I inquired what he was afraid
of, Brady did not go into detail, simply saying, “getting in trouble.”
In the next follow-up session with both Steve and Brady present,
Steve immediately told me about an incident Brady had at school.
Steve was clearly frustrated and angry and began to call Brady
hurtful names. I asked Steve about his behavior and the words
used toward Brady. Brady interjected and told his dad that being
PRACTICE
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called these names made him feel afraid of him and further caused
him to feel badly about himself. Steve then began to discuss the
effects of his wife’s death on him and Brady and verbalized feel-
ings of hopelessness. I suggested that Steve follow up with my
previous recommendations and, further, that he should strongly
consider meeting with a social worker to address his own feelings
of grief. Steve agreed to take the referral for the psychiatrist and
said he would follow up with the school about an evaluation for
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Understanding human behavior and the social environment
(10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 3, Section "Relate Human Diversity to Psychological Theories” (pp. 130-132)
Chapter 7, Sections "Review Fowler’s Theory of Faith Development," "Critical Thinking: Evaluation of Fowler's Theory," and "Social Work Practice and Empowerment Through Spiritual Development" (pp. 350-354)
Chapter 15, Section "Spotlight on Diversity 15.2: Spirituality and Religion" (pp. 694-696)
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"The Logan Family" (pp. 9-10)
Eboni Logan is a 16-year-old biracial African American/Caucasian female in 11th grade. She is an honors student, has been taking Advanced Placement courses, and runs track. Eboni plans to go to college and major in nursing. She is also active in choir and is a member of the National Honor Society and the student council. For the last 6 months, Eboni has been working 10 hours a week at a fast food restaurant. She recently passed her driver’s test and has received her license.
Eboni states that she believes in God, but she and her mother do not belong to any organized religion. Her father attends a Catholic church regularly and takes Eboni with him on the weekends that she ...
As the intake worker at a local community mental health access cente.docxbob8allen25075
As the intake worker at a local community mental health access center, a thorough assessment needs to be completed for every person that comes in looking for support and services. Because of the variety of illnesses and treatment options, the more accurate your assessment and treatment plan the more help you will provide for the client.
Choose from one of the provided
case studies
to complete the
assessment and treatment plan
using the template provided.
Directions:
Choose a case study.
Fill out the assessment and treatment form.
Write a separate summary at the end of the form explaining the best psychological theory that would best fit understanding this case study. Be sure to include ethical and cultural considerations.
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Assessment form.
20
Description of the disorder and explanation of the symptoms best explain the behavior of the case study.
32
Apply assessment information to treatment planning stage.
36
Choice and justification of a theory that fits best with this particular case.
32
Complete treatment plan form.
20
Summary of case study.
28
Analysis of the most appropriate treatment theory.
36
Explanation of where ethical and cultural considerations may arise and what could be done to provide ethical and culturally sensitive treatment.
32
Organization: Writing, Ideas, Transitions, and Conclusion
16
Usage and Mechanics: Grammar, Spelling, and Sentence structure
16
APA Elements: Attribution, Paraphrasing, and Quotations
24
Style: Audience, and Word Choice
8
Total:
300
*
Case Studies to choose from Just choose The easiest one an there is a Acessment form that needs to be completed all are attached.
Case Study #1
Young-Hwa, a 40-year-old Korean male, had immigrated to the United States 15 years ago without proper documentation. He had a hard life because, despite his training as a chef in Korea, he had difficulty finding a well-paying job without proper documentation. He also had a hard time getting along with others for long periods of time in some of the kitchens that he worked for.
He would do really well for a while talking about how much he enjoyed the job thinking that this was going to be his lucky break, but after several months he would either quit or get fired.
During these times of being out of work he is very depressed and irritable and will sleep for days without coming out of his bedroom.
After many years of various positions including kitchen assistant and assistant cook, he finally landed his dream job of a top chef in a Korean restaurant.
He recently was married to a Caucasian woman who had a daughter from a prior relationship and now they have twin sons.
Their marriage would be described as fairly good with some hard times.
His wife knows his work history and occasionally will threatened that if he messes this one up, she and the children will be leaving him.
However, most of the time she only threatens this when she is angry about not being able to .
Your tasks will be to answer questions based on the indicators that .docxbunyansaturnina
Your tasks will be to answer questions based on the indicators that you have selected. Next, based on your research, (1) describe the current state of the city; (2) evaluate the current state of the city; and (3) prescribe changes for local conditions that are determined to be detrimental to residents of the city.
This assignment will require you to be resourceful in order to gather data to complete the assignment. You may have to gather data (via the Internet) from a variety of sources, including local planning agencies, political and economic institutions, health/medical institutions, financial institutions.
Be sure to use the proper citations and format when documenting your sources.
.
Your taskYou must identify a specific, local problem (eithe.docxbunyansaturnina
Your task:
You must identify a specific,
local
problem (either in Arizona or in your hometown) that you have personally experienced or witnessed. Your argument will take the form of a narrative that highlights how you have in some way been affected by an important societal issue, with further elaboration on the issue to help the audience understand its importance. The problem must be specific enough that your argument is something new and original coming from you, and broad enough that you can eventually research it in more depth and address it in a problem-solution proposal paper.
Some examples of topics:
A local public health issue that has affected members of your family
A problem in city infrastructure (e.g., lack of public transportation, or unsustainable forms of energy production) that has personally affected your life
A personal experience of discrimination that has made you or others close to you feel threatened
.
Your taskis to analyze and evaluate how various types of medi.docxbunyansaturnina
Your task:
is to analyze and evaluate how various types of media affect change, influence perception, or otherwise drive the narrative related to a specific topic of your choice.
Create an example that shows how you could use social or other media to influence public opinion or play a significant role in the public conversation. This could be a paper, a video/Prezi, or possibly a newspaper or magazine format.
Requirements:
Identify a topic that you think has been influenced by characteristics or use of the media. Consider whether various media, or media use, have:
Played a role in framing the key arguments related to the topic, and/or
Influenced how key arguments are (or were) discussed/debated, and/or
Shaped audience perception and interpretation or information, and/or
Affected particular actions or policies.
Analyze information gathered from multiple sources, being aware of the author’s intent, perspectives, audiences, biases, and credibility.
Write a clear thesis statement regarding your analysis of how the media characteristics and choices influenced the discourse.
Present well-reasoned arguments that support your thesis.
Support your analysis with compelling evidence.
Describe how you could use 21st century media to exert influence on the issues you discuss.
Provide a minimum or ten sources including at least two scholarly sources and a variety of media such as newspaper, radio, television, twitter, blogs, Ted Talk, You Tube, etc.
Format for a Written Paper:
280 points. Rough draft is worth 40 pts reviewed by peer/family
Paragraph #1 (25 pts) identification of your topic, abstract and thesis
Paragraph #2 (25 pts) How has your topic played a role in shaping audience perception/interpretation of information. What connections, wonderment and questions do you have concerning the media’s over or under involvement?
Paragraph #3 (40 pts) first scholarly source (author(s), titles of articles, background, claims, evidence, discussion/debates, and reasoning.
Paragraph #4 (40 pts) second scholarly source (author(s), title of the article, background/expertise of the scholar, claim, evidence, discussion/debates and reasoning)
Paragraph #5 (40 pts) one media source (author’s/speakers, titles or topics discussed, claims, evidence and reasoning, written/produced for what groups and why?
Paragraph #6 (40 pts) second media source (author’s/speakers, titles or topics discussed, claims, evidence and reasoning, written/produced for what groups and why?
Paragraph #7 (25 pts) What particular actions or policies are these authors/media trying to initiate or delineate and how successful are they? Do you agree or disagree and why?
Paragraph #8 (25 pts) Conclusion – how is 21st media used to exert influence on your topic and the views of society today? Is the media beneficial, or demonstrative in its coverage and what type of public policy do you believe needs to be invoked to provide “honest media for the future?
APA .
Your task this week is to check the internet and the Common Vulner.docxbunyansaturnina
Your task this week is to check the internet and the
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) List
for networked IoT or IoMT devices with publicly known problems identified in the past six months.
Select two devices related that might be relevant to the organization setting and review what is known about the vulnerabilities of these devices.
For each device, include background information about the device, a description of the vulnerability, possible solutions that have been identified to fix the vulnerability, and your recommendation on whether the organization should avoid the product.
Use this
Memo Template
to record your work.
.
Your task is to take unit I Will Survive Ecosystems and Adaptations.docxbunyansaturnina
Your task is to take unit I Will Survive: Ecosystems and Adaptations,to create a 10-15 minute with PPT as a visual aid ( pictures and words) explaining the scientific concepts as they relate to one of the case studies presented. The case studies will be found inside the module.
–Summarize case study and point out observations. State how the major scientific concepts answer the question above (2 mins)
–Explanation of scientific concepts that build the framework for your answer (8-9 mins)
–Tie in specific elements of the scientific concepts to the answer to the question (1-2 mins)
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Your task is to perform and document encryption of Thunderbird Email.docxbunyansaturnina
Your task is to perform and document encryption of Thunderbird Email. You will describe each step in the process and provide screenshots of the email involved.
The requirements for your work are:
Install Thunderbird Mail.
Use any Gmail account to encrypt an email message.
Capture each significant action in separate Word documents, including the following in each:
A screenshot of the unencrypted item.
A screenshot of the item encrypted.
A description of the steps performed.
Submit all of the files as a .zip file
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Your task is to explain the process of the juvenile justice system a.docxbunyansaturnina
Your task is to explain the process of the juvenile justice system and possible dispositional outcomes and to address the adult court waiver process.
Earlier in the week, you reviewed the key procedures in the juvenile justice system.
Click here to learn about the structure and process of the juvenile justice system. The site gives a detailed view of the differentiation among the conferences, adjudication hearings, dispositional hearings, and dispositions.
Now, consider the following scenario:
Tom Jones is a sixteen-year-old repeat juvenile offender who has just been detained by the police for attempted murder.
Jennifer Smith is a fifteen-year-old first-time offender who has just been detained by the police for vandalism.
create a 4- to 6-page overview in a Microsoft Word document based on the aforementioned scenario.
In your overview, address the following aspects of the juvenile justice system:
Explain the juvenile court process for both Jones and Smith from the processing of the cases to the dispositions.
Provide a detailed dispositional recommendation for both Smith and Jones. Take into account the treatment options available for both offenders within the juvenile justice system.
Explain why there is a possibility that Jones could be waived to the adult court system.
Justify in detail whether Jones should or should not be waived to the adult court system for his current offense.
Submission Details:
Support your responses with examples.
Cite any sources in APA format.
.
Your task is to create a journalistic profile that focuses on a .docxbunyansaturnina
Your task is to create a journalistic profile that focuses on a leader in your chosen profession.
Your profile should include all of the following elements:
An attractive cover page that indicates your name, the course and the date. Include a graphic as well.
Three, double-spaced pages.
Indent all paragraphs.
You may insert photos as long as they are aligned with the text.
.
Your task is to evaluate the available evidence on the social, emoti.docxbunyansaturnina
Your task is to evaluate the available evidence on the social, emotional, psychological, biological, and
behavioural changes that occur during adolescence and emerging adulthood that may explain their
increased vulnerability to specific problems and/or behaviour choices.
Of course, not all adolescents engage in problematic behaviour or make unwise life-style choices,
therefore, when discussing the possible causes of change occurring in this age group you should
consider any distinctive cultural practices or cultural beliefs that may act as protective mechanisms for
young people. Arnett (2018) argues that an interrogation of cultural beliefs and their influence is
necessary in order to gain a fuller understanding of developmental changes in adolescents and emerging
adults.
1 page
APA
2 Sources
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Your task is to conduct research on the ways that universities p.docxbunyansaturnina
Your task is to conduct research on the ways that universities presents themselves as it relates to diversity and equity. Examining websites, brochures, and other materials of at least 5 different universities and colleges (including WSU), answer the following questions
What percentage of the images are of students of color? How does that compare to the numbers of faculty and staff of color (look at data)?
What percentage of the images are of faculty and staff of color? How does that compare to the numbers of faculty and staff of color (when available, you should look at data on the university website)?
How is the university represented in terms of diversity, equity, and justice? What sorts of programs, resources, and information are highlighted; what is not included? What are the messages provided regarded diversity and equity?
How does the image and message provided by the university compare with news reports, social media, and other forms of commentary regarding diversity at the university?
How do your findings fit within larger body of research?
Your task is to present both qualitative and quantitative information regarding each university in a systematic way.
Grading breakdown is as follows:
15 points – Answering of each question for at minimum 5 universities/colleges (3 points for each)
2 point – Overall Effort
Awesome Screenshot
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Your task is to compare and contrast two artworks given Below.docxbunyansaturnina
Your task is to compare and contrast
two
artworks given Below:
#1 Night fishing at Antibes by Pablo Picasso.
#2 Bacchus and Ariadne by Titian
(the Artworks are attached below or you can just search it in google)
Consider using the visual elements and the principles of art to Analyse and contrast the Artwork.
This is a very standard compare and contrast paper and it should include
correct grammar and spelling.
The length of the paper needs to be 3 pages (minimum) of writing , maximum of 4 pages, 12pt Times Font, no greater than 1-inch margins-top,bottom, left, right .
Your paper needs to address the listed portions of the handout Below.
**The paper should be in a MS Word document format (.docx or .doc)
****OUTSIDE SOURCES need to be cited, either in the document or in a works cited page. --Information that is taken from the placard from the museum also needs to be cited.
HANDOUT
Follow the instructions below as an outline for your paper
.
Use this handout as a guide for recording information and composing your paper. Do not submit this form as your written assignment.
INCLUDE A COVER PAGE OF YOUR INFORMATION AND IMAGES OF THE TWO WORKS (IF AVAILABLE)
Thesis Statement should address compare/contrast of:
ARTIST #1_______________________________ TITLE_____________________________________ MEDIUM_________________________________ DATE_____________________________________ SIZE (INCHES)__________________________ LOCATION_______________________________
ARTIST #2_______________________________ TITLE_____________________________________ MEDIUM_________________________________ DATE_____________________________________ SIZE (INCHES)__________________________ LOCATION_______________________________
Body Paragraph(s) #1 of your paper should address:
VISUAL ELEMENTS:
Analyze the way the artists use the various visual elements in the work. Try to be specific. Is the color naturalistic or exaggerated? Are lines, colors or shapes used? Is the work characteristic of a particular region, style or culture? Note: Not all of the elements listed will apply to all artworks.
Do not include any opinions in this section. Opinions go in the conclusion.
SUBJECT: Who or what is represented? Artist#1________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Artist#2_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________
COMPOSITION: Describe the arrangements of the elements/principles. (Some of theses will apply: Line, Light, Color, Texture, Shape, Space, Emphasis, Scale Proportion, Rhythm, Unity, .
Your task is to create a personal essay that focuses on your per.docxbunyansaturnina
Your task is to create a personal essay that focuses on your personal attributes, strengths and desires in your chosen profession.
Your essay should include all of the following elements:
·
An attractive cover page that indicates your name, the course and the date. Include a graphic as well.
·
Three, double-spaced pages
·
Indent all paragraphs
·
You may insert photos as long as they are aligned with the text.
REMEMBER to create and submit your outline as well.
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Your Task is to Carry out an independent research study (.docxbunyansaturnina
Your Task is to:
Carry out an
independent research study
(experiment)
written up as a four-page paper
using the template on Blackboard This research paper should include: ✓ A succinct abstract ✓ Introduction / Background literature (circa half a page with between 5 and
10 references) ✓ Research design ✓ Consideration of sampling, experimental design, the use of data ✓ Results ✓ Discussion ✓ Conclusion ✓ References You are encouraged to refer to the notes from Scott MacKenzie on writing up a research paper which are on the Blackboard pages
You will hand in
a four-page paper
as outlined above
.
Your Research Project is due this week. It must consist of1. 5 .docxbunyansaturnina
Your Research Project is due this week. It must consist of:
1. 5 source annotated bibliography
2. slide presentation with 12 or more slides
3. Summary or Abstract containing at least 750 words.
The topic must be appropriate for graduate level. Find a topic that we covered in the course and dig deeper or find something that will help you in your work or in a subject area of interest related to the course topic.
Use the
Research Databases available from the Danforth Library
not Google.
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Your supervisor wants the staff to understand the importance of.docxbunyansaturnina
Your supervisor wants the staff to understand the importance of the legal issues related to business dealing in which an agent acts on behalf of a principal. To ensure that everyone comes prepared for the meeting your supervisor has e-mail each staff member the topics that will be discussed at the meeting. You are responsible for leading the discussion on the topics that you were e-mailed. To prepare for the meeting you decide to write down your thoughts and ideas on the topics that you were assigned. You include referenced information to substantiate your thoughts on the topics. The topics you were assigned to lead discussion on during the meeting include the following:
1.) Identify and discuss the 3 types of principals that can exist ( disclosed, undisclosed, and partially disclosed principals). Include a hypothetical example of situations that would include each type of principal.
2.) Identify and discuss some of the duties that an agent owes to the principal.
3.) Discuss your opinion on wheather you believe it is fair to the third party to have a situation in which there is an undisclosed principal and the third party believes he or she is dealing directly with the prinicpal party rather than a agent. Be sure to provide supportive reasoning for your opinion.
400-600 words and references.
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Your supervisor has asked you to create a new entity-relationship di.docxbunyansaturnina
Your supervisor has asked you to create a new entity-relationship diagram for a company called Moonlight Distributors for what would be a customized shipment tracking system. Use the information below to develop the diagram.
Conceptual Model
Pickup Manifest
Customer information
Pickup details
Consignee information
Payment methods
Delivery Truck Details
Route number
Driver's name
Employee ID
Time logged out
List of delivery manifests
Delivery Manifest
Consignee information
Delivery details
Payment methods
Condition of goods delivered
Date of delivery
Consignee signature
Problems with delivery
Assignment Guidelines
Create an entity-relationship diagram using the conceptual data model located in the assignment description.
Paste your ER diagram into a Word document, and save it as U1A1LastName.
Your submitted assignment must include the following:
A Word document containing your entity-relationship diagram named U1A1LastName.
Deliverable Length:
1-2-page Word document
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Your supervisor asks you to lead a team of paralegals in the office .docxbunyansaturnina
Your supervisor asks you to lead a team of paralegals in the office in a project to prepare a public service PowerPoint presentation to the community explaining the differences between each of the following court systems and its role in the government or the difference between courts:
criminal
civil
trial
appeals
courts of last resort
courts of general jurisdiction
courts of specific jurisdiction
Assignment Guidelines:
Each student should prepare 8–10 PowerPoint slides (including speakers notes) covering all of the topics above for inclusion in the presentation.
Please note that your “cover” slide and the slide containing your list of references do not counted in the 8-10 PowerPoint slides deliverable
Do not forget to include APA citation and references for your contribution.
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Your research paper final must be written using APA style and incl.docxbunyansaturnina
Your research paper final must be written using APA style and include the following:
A Title Page
Main Body Pages (3 - 5 pages, not including Title Page and Reference Page)
A Reference Page
APA recommends using 12-point Times New Roman font and double-spacing throughout the entire paper.
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Your submission should be a PowerPoint slide presentation with 12-15 slides(Title and Reference pages are separate) with very comprehensive speaker notes for each slide.
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2. Brine is a forty-three-year-old Caucasian male who was referred
for a psychological evaluation by the
Division of Family Services to assist with providing
recommendations for outpatient mental health services
and family reunification. He became involved with the Division
of Family Services after he was arrested for
sexually abusing his daughter. Brine was informed that the
results of the evaluation would be utilized to
develop opinions and conclusions regarding the likelihood that
he would revictimize his daughter. In
addition, he was told that the report or the examiner might
appear at his court proceedings to give evidence
regarding his past, present, or potential future mental state.
Brine chose to participate in the evaluation
recognizing the nature of the evaluation and its purpose.
Brine was born in York County, Pennsylvania, in a rural
farming community near the Maryland state line. He
was the older of two children raised in a ―traditional Christian
home.‖ When Brine was a young boy, his
family moved to Wheeling, West Virginia, due to his father’s
employment with a mining company. Brine’s
mother was a ―stay-at-home mom‖ who was actively involved
in her sons’ school-related activities. Brine
described his parents as hardworking people who always
supported him. He reported that he had begun
having school learning problems in middle school related to
comprehending and retaining learned
materials. Brine described himself as a ―quiet‖ child who
―always had difficulty in school.‖ He described
being involved with special educational services throughout his
secondary education (middle school and
high school). He received small group instruction and
individualized assistance with learning arithmetic
skills, developing memory skills, and improving his
4. with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) to assist
him with job training and social skills
development. He described having participated along with
several work crews doing janitorial work at local
schools, office buildings, and small businesses. Brine stated
that he enjoyed working independently due to
the difficulties he faced in relating to his coworkers. He often
needed assistance with handling interpersonal
conflicts and managing his anger (negative mood).
While at OVR, Brine met his wife, Kelda Brine, after an
introduction by mutual friends. Their relationship
progressed rapidly and within months, they began living
together. Brine described his wife as a ―mentally
retarded‖ and ―slow‖ woman who ―needs a lot of guidance.‖
She reportedly has difficulty with decision
making and lacks appropriate parenting skills. Brine and his
wife argue frequently due to her irresponsibility
and irritable mood. They have a history of verbal and physical
aggression toward one another, which has
included pushing, saying hurtful things, and threatening to kill
each other. Brine acknowledged having made
statements that he did not mean and feeling remorseful after
their arguments. Brine acknowledged that he
was unable to set appropriate boundaries or create a structured
environment at home. Although his parents
often attempted to help him with establishing limits in his
home, his wife would refuse. Brine’s mother and
wife have a strained relationship due to their inability to
communicate and their differences in parenting
styles. Consequently, his wife has refused to accept help from
her in-laws due to the fear that they ―would
take her daughter away.‖ After the Division of Family Services
became involved with his family, his wife’s
biggest fear came true—their daughter was removed from the
5. home and placed with his parents.
Brine stated that he was incarcerated because he sexually
molested his kid—he was in the closet naked
with her. He described having had a pornographic magazine that
he showed to his daughter and reportedly
touched her inappropriately. Brine stated that he did ―not
remember‖ touching his daughter at that time;
however, he admitted to having his daughter touch him in his
private area in the past. He spoke of their
sexual relationship beginning when his daughter was seven
years old. Brine had told his daughter ―not to
talk about it‖ to anyone. He reported that his wife had walked in
on them two years ago, saw what was
happening, and didn’t say anything. He stated that his wife
probably did not understand what was
happening or did not want to know about it. Brine described the
abuse as including both contact and
noncontact acts. The sexual abuse involved multiple incidents
over time as the activity progressed from
less invasive to more invasive (began with exposure and
fondling and had moved to digital and oral
penetration). Although Brine denied having engaged in sexual
intercourse with his daughter, he stated that
she ―would be able to describe what it is‖ due to having walked
into their (her parents’) bedroom without
their knowledge.
Brine and his wife have been referred counseling for marital
therapy and assistance with parenting. He
described having difficulty setting limits for his daughter and
struggling with decision making. He reported
that his daughter ―is in charge at home,‖ often ignoring her
parents when she is told that she cannot do
something. He has disciplined his daughter by taking something
away from her, making her sit in her room,
6. yelling at her, or thumping her on the head. The two household
rules that are enforced include not going out
of the yard without permission and going to bed at 8:00 p.m.
Brine denied recent alcohol or drug use, stating that he only
experimented with alcohol and marijuana as a
teenager. Legal history is significant for a previous charge of
Arson (1990) that resulted in a ten-day jail
sentence and a year of supervised probation and his current
charge of incest.
Behavioral Observations
Brine is a forty-three-year-old Caucasian male of average build
who appeared to be older than his stated
age. He has short-cropped dirty blonde hair and several missing
teeth and was dressed in an outfit issued
by the county jail (orange jumpsuit). He was pleasant and
cooperative during the evaluation, appearing
motivated to answer all questions posed to him in an honest and
forthright manner. Brine seemed alert and
well rested, exhibiting no unusual mannerisms and relating
quite appropriately to the examiner. He
maintained good eye contact, smiled appropriately, and made
spontaneous comments about various tasks
that were presented to him. Brine would refuse to complete
items that he described as difficult due to his
fear of making mistakes (arithmetic section on the Wide Range
Achievement Test—Third Edition [WRAT-
3]). He was asked to read the instructions for the 16PF
Questionnaire, and from his performance on that
Psychological Evaluation
8. in his processing speed.
Tests Administered
16PF Questionnaire: Fifth Edition
PSI
WRAT-3
Clinical Interview
Mental Status Examination Results
Brine came across as an anxious man who wanted to cooperate
with the evaluation despite feeling
uncomfortable at times. He spontaneously and candidly spoke of
the inappropriateness of his actions
toward his daughter and of the problems in his marriage. He
spoke of his difficulty in coping with stressful
situations and of not having adequate problem-solving or
parenting skills. He appeared genuine in his
request for assistance, often stating that he ―knows he needs
help.‖ He spoke of the difficulty he had in
comprehending information and of his wife’s cognitive
limitations. He described his wife as having difficulty
with making decisions and with being responsible. He described
his daughter as having been ―in charge‖ at
home, stating that she often told her mother what to do. His
responses were unrehearsed and no loose
associations in his cognitive processes were observed. Brine
was oriented to person, place, and time and
denied having experienced auditory or visual hallucinations. He
stated that he had had thoughts of suicide
since he had been incarcerated, however, he would never
attempt to hurt himself in any way. His affective
display was appropriate and within normal range. He reports
having had several mutual fulfilling
relationships and indicated that he got along quite well with a
10. Brine’s 16PF Questionnaire profile suggests that he is not
experiencing a level of psychological distress
that would warrant clinical attention. However, his profile
should be interpreted with caution due to his
responses, indicating that he may have been inattentive to item
content or may have answered randomly.
Brine’s responses indicated that he is interested in activities
that involve fewer interactions with people. It is
likely that he prefers to work independently as opposed to
working closely with others. He might be
described as a skeptical man who has difficulty trusting. Brine
has difficulty understanding the emotional
cues of others or relating to their feelings. He might experience
feelings of insecurity or feel uncomfortable
in social situations. When under stress, he may became reactive
and have difficulty considering another
person’s point of view.
Parenting Assessment Results
The PSI was administered to assess the degree of stress in his
parent–child relationship. Brine is currently
reporting that he is experiencing a great deal of life stress due
to being financially overwhelmed, having a
limited support system, and being recently involved with the
court system. He views his daughter as
hyperactive, demanding, and unable to adjust to changes in her
physical or social environments. Brine
describes his daughter as having qualities that make it difficult
for him to fulfill his parenting role. In addition,
he endorsed several items, which indicate that the source of his
stress and potential dysfunction of the
parent–child systems may be related to dimensions of his
child’s functioning. He does not experience his
child as a source of positive reinforcement due to the failure of
their interactions to produce good feelings in
11. himself. This may be caused by her inability to respond to
events in a predictable manner, which causes
Brine to misinterpret his daughter’s behaviors. Brine describes
himself as an incompetent parent who is
often depressed and feels unable to observe and understand his
child’s feelings or needs accurately.
Overall, he acknowledged having difficulty in managing his
daughter and balancing his own needs with
those of his family. The parent–child system is under stress and
is at risk for dysfunctional parenting
behaviors.