...Narrative Challenging Vacation Family vacations bring to mind wonderful summer time activities spent with those you love, unless there are challenges to over come in the family circle. National Lampoon’s Family Vacation adventures provide us with other types of family vacation time and social dysfunctions. A father and son plan a vacation to Florida, which puts to test their relationship. The father and son while having a distant relationship were brought together by the vacation which included riding motorcycles, buying matching t-shirts, and a relaxing walk along the beach. Randy, my wonderful husband comes from a dysfunctional family. While in middle school, Randy’s parents divorced, and his relationship with his dad suffered. After one of their altercations, Randy left his Dad’s house in Peoria, Illinois, and hitchhiked his way to Union, Missouri to live with his mother. Later in life, his parents reunited, and settled in Kentucky. Randy stayed in Missouri, keeping in touch with his parents, and would visit with them when time allowed. Riding motorcycles was a passion that both the father and son enjoyed; otherwise they were quite different. One was a diesel mechanic, and the other a white collar manager. Randy loves warm weather, the ocean and riding his motorcycle; therefore, he planned a bike trip to Florida with his dad. Taking into account his father’s age and the distance involved, Randy rented an enclosed trailer to haul the motorcycles. The first...
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...MY DYSFUNCATION FAMILY I came from a family that was not your typical family. A day doesn’t go by that we are not fighting with each other. My mother came from a very large family. She is the youngest child. My father is the oldest son. Both of my parents come from farming families, my mother from the south, my father from the midwest, they met in California. I was born in Nebraska. My brother was born in California & the youngest was born in Nebraska. My brother who was born in California is my father’s favorite child. I and my younger brother are not. My brothers have all done better than I have. I have all ways have a tough time doing anything. Both of my brothers have always had better grades in school. Things always seem easier for them. I have been diagnosed with depression I have thought about hurting myself. My parents have always told me that I’m worthless. Some days I wish I was dead. I see a counselor and a psychiatrist for my depression, but without insurance to pay for the treatment, I can’t get the help I need to make thoughts of hurting myself go away. I was taking pills for depression and sleeping pills to help my sleep. When I was in school we were given our report cards. I hated to give my parents my report card because I don’t have passing grades. If I had a D or an F on the report card. I was hit with a belt and told that I was worthless. I have trust issues with people. Sometimes I can talk to someone and...
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...Family Dysfunction and Juvenile Delinquency Allynda Casterton COM/156 April 13th, 2013 Phyllis Richardson Family Dysfunction and Juvenile Delinquency Children are born with many different physical and emotional needs. It is the parent’s responsibility to make sure that these needs are met all the way through adolescence. In today’s society most of the physical needs are easily taken care of. However the emotional needs are different and sometimes difficult to manage. The behavior of the parents, emotional and otherwise, is important factors in how a child will grow and function in society. For example, a loving and stable home and family will almost always produce a level headed and law abiding child, whereas a dysfunctional, hostile home and family will more than likely produce delinquency in a child. The relationship between children and their family life is very important because the American Family unit is changing. It is falling apart. Extended family that use to be around daily, are for the most part nonexistent. Taking the extended family’s place is daycare and video games. In her book Sins of the Father, Ruth Inglis, (1978) has named these new families “the nuclear family.” She also writes that “These new families have been described as a hot house of emotions because of the constant contact between parent and child” (p.131). Family problems are no longer relieved by the extended family that lives around the corner and because of this the nuclear family unit...
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...Both stories are set in Greek mythology with similarities of drama and family dysfunction. They share the similarity of anger and revenge. These stories both praise and worship the Gods. The Gods give them guidance, provide answers and cause some of their turmoil. In Oedipus; the king has curiosity which in the end leads him to exile for his actions. Many times, he asks other for answers. What is the source of the city’s plague and of his fate. Although those that know the truth do not want to reveal it, he finds out he is the reason for the plague for killing the king, Laius who happens to be his father. He also finds out that he had married the queen who happened to be his mother. The response cause the queen to kill herself and Oedipus...
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...Central Maryland Urology Associates, PA Urology Patient Sexual Dysfunction Questionnaire Name: Date: Age: Referring Physician: The following information is CONFIDENTIAL. Information contained here will not be released to anyone without your authorization to do so. CHIEF COMPLAINT: SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION Describe your current sexual problems. If your problem is with erections, do you have more trouble getting an erection, maintaining an erection, or both? Do you have a steady sexual partner? Yes No Other (explain) When did your current sexual problems begin? Was the onset sudden or gradual? Sudden Why do you think you are having sexual problems? Psychological? Physical? When was the last time you had successful intercourse? Are (or were) your erections straight or curved? Are (or were) your erections painful? Yes How does your sexual partner view your problem? Do you talk about it? Yes Gradual Other (explain) No Other (explain) No Yes No Are there problems developing due to the sexual problem? What treatment plans have you heard about? (Please circle) Psychological counseling Penile implants Hormone injections Vacuum pumps Urethral suppositories Yohimbine How old were you when you became sexually active with partners? Have you ever been sexually abused? Yes Add any information that you believe to be helpful. No Central Maryland Urology Associates, PA Urology Patient Sexual Dysfunction Questionnaire Page 2 of 4 Patient’s Name: Date: Circle the following...
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...Grade Received - "A -" Part 1: Product Idea What is your product, and why do you feel the product you have selected is innovative within its industry? How was the product introduced to the market, and which approach was used—entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship? Give a brief description of some advantages, disadvantages, or challenges resulting from using the particular approach? Part 2: Business Model Then, create a scenario that illustrates what might have happened had the following occurred: The intrapreneurial product been brought to market through entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurial product been brought to market through intrapreneurial means. Explain the different risks, skill sets, organizational assets, funding, and keys to success that would have been necessary to accomplish this different approach. Abstract According to dictionary.com, innovation is the introduction of something new or different or the introduction of new things or methods. But innovation can have a different meaning to different people. For people in the business world innovation can mean turning ideas into money, creating a value for users, opportunities that can create jobs, or an improvement of something that already exists. We have to remember that without innovation companies can die. The Little Blue Pill Introduction There are times when people and organizations think about creating innovative products purposely. There are also times when people and organizations try...
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...| MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM | | | | 10/24/2014 | Contents Vasectomy 3 BPH – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 4 ED – Erectile Dysfunction 6 Andropause 7 Gynecomastia 8 PSA Testing 9 Peyronie’s Disease 10 Diphallia 12 Cryptorchidism 13 Orchiopexy 14 Prostate Cancer 15 STD’s 17 a) Chlamydia 17 b) Gonorrhea 18 c) Syphilis 19 d) Herpes Genitalis 20 Paternity Test 21 Viagra (sildenafil) 22 Circumcision 23 Vasectomy * A vasectomy is the surgical procedure performed on men in which the vas deferens (the tubes that carry the sperm from the testicles to the seminal vesicles) are cut, ties or cauterized. * The semen no longer contains sperm after the tubes are cut, so conception cannot occur. The testicles continue to produce sperm, but they die and are absorbed by the body. * There are 4 types of vasectomies: * Traditional vasectomy – the doctor will make an incision on the scrotum, allowing access to the vas deferens, which will then be cut. * No-scalpel vasectomy – the doctor cut the vas deferens via a small hole on the scrotum. * Clip vasectomy – small clamps are used to block the vas deferens instead of severing it. * Laser vasectomy – the vase deferens are cut and cauterized with a surgical laser * The vasectomy procedure prevents the release of sperm when a man ejaculates. The man will still produce semen, but will be sperm free. * Vasectomies may be reversed, however...
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...CIALIS Case Analysis: Cialis Cialis is a prescription drug developed by the pharmaceutical company Lilly ICOS LLC, to treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The challenges include the need to launch Cialis on the market, where ED is an extremely sensitive topic of discussion and where there is already an established leader Viagra. Marketing Analysis Customers: Men who suffer from ED are targeted by Cialis. Especially the current unsatisfied Viagra users, Viagra dropouts and those who never used Viagra (Exhibit 1). Patients who experience Viagra’s side effects (e.g. blurred vision) or want a longer half-life time are looking for alternatives, which is Cialis (Exhibit 6). The importance of the drug is high because being sexually incompetent affects the personal lives of the potential customers. However, due to issues associated with the early launch of Viagra (130 deaths), some customers are afraid to try the drug. Moreover, men who are younger than 50 years, feel embarrassed to talk about the problem and hope the symptoms to go away (Exhibit 3). The perception of ED differs across the 5 possible markets of Cialis, with customers from US and UK being the most open and willing to seek help, while Europeans (German, French) remain more skeptical (Exhibit 4). To summarize, the dimensions along which customers can be segmented are age, geographical region, presence of a sexual partner and Viagra usage history Company: Strength of Lilly ICOS LLC is that its net income as % Sales...
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...Abstract The most prevalent female sexual dysfunction by women is arousal and orgasm. Many women have encountered orgasmic disorder their whole life. It is known as Female Orgasmic Disorder (Ohl, 2007). Female Orgasmic Disorder is one of the female sexual disorders, affecting 22-28 percent of female women (Zakhari, 2009). It is defined as a persistent or recurrent delay or an absence of orgasm during normal sexual activity marked by distress over the lifespan (Ohl, 2007). This paper will demonstrate Counseling Plan a woman who was referred by her gynecologist for counseling because she has never experienced an orgasm. It will include assessment of the dynamics of the couple’s relationship as well as issues regarding their sexual functioning, possible sexual dysfunction within the framework of the sexual response cycle, sexual normality as well as a evidence-based counseling interventions grounded through research and treatment plan with ethical considerations. . Table of Contents Abstract 2 Case Study: Michelle and Tom 5 Assessment of Sexual Issues 6 Biological Assessment of Sexuality 6 Cultural Assessment of Sexuality 6 Religious Assessment of Sexuality 7 Psychological Assessment of Sexuality 8 Assessment of Dynamics of the Relationship 8 Family and Couples 8 Diagnostic and Multi-Axial Impressions 9 Diagnostic 9 Multi-Axial 10 Integration of Disorder ...
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...lesbian and bi-racial relationship, Sara is Caucasian and in her early thirties and Amy is African American and in her late thirties. This couple has lived together for 1year and resides far away from both of their families of origin. Both are employed, however Sara recently lost a good paying corporate position and now maintains two lower paying jobs with longer hours. This couple is seeking counseling for Sara’s persistent lack of interest in sexual relations with her partner Amy. The purpose of this paper is to assess the sexual issues of this couple, analyze the dynamics of their relationship, develop a Multi-axial diagnostic impression and develop a counseling plan. In Section I, the paper will assess sexual issues involved in the selected case study. The integration of the sexual disorder with the sexual response cycle will be discussed. The paper will analyze and compare the sexual response cycle and the concept of sexual normality as applied to the case study. In Section II, the paper will assess the couple’s sexuality and discuss how sexual orientation issues can influence the sexual dysfunction and the overall dynamics of relationship. In Section III, a Multi-axial diagnostic impression will be developed to classify the sexual dysfunction and specify sexual problems associated with the sexual response cycle. A treatment plan will be created with measurable goals. Table of Contents Abstract 2 Section I: Assessment of Sexual Issues 4 Section...
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...Case study: Erectile dysfunction from torture by Laleh Yaghoubi The following is a case study of a male client, Mubilajeh, suffering from a sexual disorder (impotence). Erectile disorder, the inability to have an erection or maintain one, is currently the most common sexual disorder among men (Hyde 468). One result of erectile disorder is that the man cannot engage in sexual intercourse. For many men, including this individual, psychological reactions to erectile disorder may be severe: embarrassment, depression, and anxiety. The client was diagnosed and given an assessment with the goal of determining the factors. Through a process of discovery, the client's history finally revealed that the impotence was actually a result of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) caused by a past experience. People with PTSD fear re-experiencing a traumatic event and sometimes are unable to remember certain aspects (Barlow 138). However, through psychoanalytic therapy, this client illustrates a successful recovery. Patient This section presents a brief patient assessment, including a case history of the client considered in the study. Mubilajeh, thin proportioned and nearly seven feet tall, is a thirty-year-old African male originally from Nigeria. He is a peaceful and proud African man. He has been married to his wife, Zhane, for nine years, and they hope to have children very soon. At the age of fourteen, Mubilajeh's father passed away, which left his...
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...The Impact Erectile Dysfunction has on Women’s Sexual Life: Marie Chevret, Eric Jaudinot, Kate Sullivan, Alexia Marrel, and Anne S. De Gendre Lyon, France Women frequently encounter sexual partners who are suffering with erectile dysfunction. This is a sexual dysfunction suffered by men that is characterized by the inability to develop an erection while engaging in sexual activities. Impact of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) on Sexual Life of Female Partners: Assessment with the Index of Sexual Life (ISL) Questionnaire, is a research article done by (*WHO? LIST THE RESEARCHERS) researchers at Lyon (*LYON WHAT? Lyon University? Lyon Research Center?) in France who set out to measure the impact erectile dysfunction has on women’s sexual satisfaction. According to Chevret et al. (2004), “It has been estimated that 1 in 10 men worldwide have ED and that it is the most common chronic medical disorder in men older than 40 years. ED has been shown to negatively impact self-esteem, quality of life, and satisfaction, and to increase depression and mental disease” (p. 157). Not only does this ailment affect men, but it also plays a beneficial role in how their sexual partners feel. Chevret et al. hypothesizes that erectile dysfunction has a negative impact on female sexual satisfaction and feminine sexual drives. The hypothesis was created because men who cannot get an erection will not be able to participate in sexual intercourse; therefore, also unable be satisfy their woman. This...
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...Income 4. Education 5. Psychographic Psychographic Life Stage/Occupation (Student, Employed or Retired) 6. Values 7. Usage Patterns Firstly, age is a valuable dimension due to the strong positive correlation to erectile dysfunction (ED) incidence. Secondly, as shown in the demographic data presented by Lilly ICOS, most men who suffer from ED are either married or living together with their partner. Being the influence of the spouse one of the strongest factors in seeking solutions for ED, this reveals as an essential dimension to include in our study. Thirdly, taking into account income and education allows us to explore different purchasing powers and also how different people perceive and sense the product. Concerning the usage patterns, I believe the best way to ungroup potential customers is to consider the 3 groups suggested by Lilly ICOS’ study: Viagra current users; Viagra dropouts; never used Viagra. By considering this, helpful advices may be provided about the best, most effective way to approach different types of customers. Thereby, there could emerge a lot of different segments, but only a few of them would be relevant to Cialis. This way, restraining our analysis to the male population with Erectile Dysfunction, due to the nature of the product, we can find 3 important segments: A. Young adults. People who belong in this group have ages between 20 and 30. We can describe them for having sexual relations without great commitment and, therefore...
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...The Problem of Premature Ejaculation MaCauly Cacioppo Abnormal Psychology (Psych 430-001) Liberty University Psychology Department Abstract In this paper, you will learn about the various definitions of Premature Ejaculation, the criteria that describes this dis order, as well as the various treatment methods that are involved in over coming it. Men who have this problem are taught various techniques to help manage there ejaculations in a productive way, thereby helping them to have a healthier sex life with their partner. You will also learn about some of the medications that one could take with this problem to help lessen the problem. The chief thing to remember though, is that this is a very manageable problem, one that about 30% of men in the United States will live with, one that they will over come with dedicated effort, a loving partner, and a will to over come it. Premature Ejaculation (PE), also known as rapid ejaculation, premature climax, rapid climax, or early ejaculation, is when a man reaches orgasm and ejaculation at a rapid pace, and with very little sexual stimulation, either before, or quickly after penetration, and before he means to, and as many as 30% of men in the United states experience PE at some point in their life (Comer, 2010). The most common definition of PE is when a man reaches climax within two minutes of penetration, however this has been some what controversial due to a survey by Alfred...
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...Introduction The samples below are papers by students, unless specifically noted. They are examples of "A" level undergraduate writing or entry-level professional work. To get a better idea of how this type of paper is written, you will want to look at all the samples. Then compare the samples to each other and to what the "Basics" part of this chapter says. The authors of all sample student papers in this Web site have given their permission in writing to have their work included in WritingforCollege.org. All samples remain copyrighted by their original authors. Other than showing it on this website, none should be used without the explicit permission of the author. If you do not have time to read every sample below, word for word, then use a form of skim reading: read the entire introduction and conclusion paragraph of a sample, and then read just the first and last sentence of all the other paragraphs in the sample. This method of skimming often provides an understanding of the basic contents and of the paper's form or structure. Another method of faster reading is to choose just one or two of the samples that are most like the paper you will be required to write; then read, either fully or using skim reading as described here. Unless otherwise noted, sample papers do not necessarily meet all requirements an individual instructor or professional supervisor may have: ask your instructor or supervisor. In addition, the samples single spaced to save room; however...
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