...It is important for school counselors to understand how different areas of resiliency, such as individual or cultural, relate to school counseling. Resiliency helps a system positively adapt to a stressor or traumatic event (Masten, Herbers, Cutuli, & Lafavor, 2008). A child’s resilience is often in relation to other systems such as culture, community, family, and peers (Masten, Herbers, Cutuli, & Lafavor, 2008). Therefore, it is important for counselors to understand how the different areas facilitate or do not facilitate resilience among students so that the counselor can provide opportunities for students to develop resiliency in order to counteract exposure to things such as divorce, violence, and natural disasters (Masten, Herbers, Cutuli,...
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...key words family resiliency, homelessness, and mental health and connecting all three words in a descriptive study. Holtrop et al. (2015) is able to connect all the hypotheses related to the key words into an article with data. More often, two of the three key word combinations offered articles giving insight into the family unit and their coping mechanisms dealing with homelessness. Holtrop et al. (2015) descriptive research on the psychosocial health of homelessness in families identified five themes of challenge and resiliency: (a) parenting does not change during homelessness, (b) transitional family community housing is a good choice, (c) the community...
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...Implementation of strategies & results: .................. 9 6. Monitor & Control: ............................................... 10 7. Lessons Learned..... Error! Bookmark not defined. 1. Introduction Cisco, the global information and communication technology provider, has put in place a supply chain resiliency program that any company facing possible risk from supply chain disruption should study. Cisco's program for SCRM combines tools, policies, practices and management support into a comprehensive system that enables the company to truly understand and manage the risks associated with the supply of most of its products. Beginning with new product design and introduction, and continuing through to current product manufacturing and fulfillment, Cisco can predict potential risk points and work with members of its supply chain to manage and minimize those risks. Further, Cisco can recover from external disruptions quickly to minimize the impact on its customers. Other companies should study what Cisco has done and, as appropriate, implement SCRM programs that allow them to manage supply chain disruptions as effectively as Cisco does. Note that a supply chain resiliency program does not negate the need for...
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...Case Study: Cisco Addresses Supply Chain Risk Management This Case Study documents a presentation made at Gartner's Security and Risk Management Summit conference in 2010 on how Cisco manages the risks associated with supply chain disruptions. Gartner assesses Cisco's supply chain resiliency program as one of the better-executed programs we have seen, and recommends other clients study it to understand how they might "derisk" their own supply chains. CISCO’S SUCCES in SCRM Cisco's program for SCRM combines tools, policies, practices and management support into a comprehensive system that enables the company to truly understand and manage the risks associated with the supply of most of its products. Cisco managed to predict potential risk and points and work with members of supply chain to manage and minimize risks connected with with enviroment full of uncertainty. THE „RESILIENCY CHALLENGE” Cisco's business model is complicated, relying extensively on outsourced manufacturing for more than 95% of the >12,000 products it delivers, most of which are configure-to-order. Cisco sells to a broad range of customers from the private and public sector, and as Cisco expands its presence in the consumer sector (with products such as the Linksys line), it is seeing a growing presence of make-to-stock products. The company's growth strategy includes being highly acquisitive. It has made more than 140 acquisitions since its founding and is presently making three to...
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...their importance with regards to; changes in emotional states, cognitive processes and experiences in juxtaposition with current research. The concepts and principles are then applied to current goals, plans and future application in respect to the workplace, environment and culture. Finally, the challenges, obstacles and unanswered questions are discussed in current applications of Positive Psychology. Keywords: Positive Psychology, resiliency, hope, theories, emotion, cognition 2. Positive Psychology Areas of Focus in Relation to Interpersonal and Pro-social Behavior Major Principles and Concepts The primary underlying assumption of positive psychology is that psychology should focus on encouraging people’s strengths rather than fixing their weaknesses (Seligman & Csikszentmihalyi, 2000). Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi (2000) assert that as a new psychological paradigm, positive psychology rejects the disease model that had been prevalent in psychology and instead viewed human emotions, thoughts, and behavior within the framework of functionality and happiness. Understanding happiness to be the opposite of suffering and to be a universal human desire, positive psychology postulated that those traits and behaviors that facilitate happiness and functionality in the social environment are those that are...
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...Based on the course readings and discussions as well as other sources, present best practices for online teaching. Use a Web 2.0 tool of your choice to address best practices for online teaching. You are welcome to write a 2-3 page paper instead of using a Web 2.0 tool. Your presentation/product should address 2-3 key points. You should focus on methods for engaging students in complex content as well as guiding students to higher order thinking skills. Use Rubrics B-E and J-K of iNACOL National Standards of Quality for Online Teaching as criteria of effective teaching. Use specific examples to illustrate each key point (these may be examples with real technologies and real content). Cite and reference all sources using APA. Standard B - The online teacher understands and is able to use a range of technologies, both existing and emerging, that effectively support student learning and engagement in the online environment. Standard E - The online teacher models, guides, and encourages legal, ethical, and safe behavior related to technology use. Standard J - The online teacher interacts in a professional, effective manner with colleagues, parents, and other members of the community to support students’ success. Standard K- The online teacher arranges media and content to help students and teachers transfer knowledge most effectively in the online environment The use of web 2.0 tools appeals to instructors and teachers on a regular brick-and-mortar...
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...identity in the twenty-first century. Exploding previous notions of these categories as fixed and static, artists today are taking an active role in exposing them as mere constructions. Nevertheless, transgressing these boundaries is still a delicate dance, and individuals who succeed in walking the line between identity categories occupy a precarious position. The purpose of this study is to explore the resistance strategies that trans-genders utilize when met with adversity and the ways that trans-genders see their trans identity as providing them with a form of strength and resiliency. Trans-genders are often analyzed from a pathologizing lens within the sociological and psychological literature. I wish to investigate the ways that trans-genders are currently pushing back against the oppressive forces that they encounter every day in hopes of increasing awareness of trans-genders resiliency and strength within the sociological and psychological fields. Terminology Transgender is often used to refer to people who “do not conform to prevailing expectations about gender” by presenting and living genders that were not assigned to them at birth or by presenting and living genders in ways that may not be readily intelligible in terms of more traditional conceptions of gender. Transsexual is...
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...coverage. Risk mitigation plans at many organizations fall short simply because they are not comprehensive and fail to take into account the reach and range of all the risks that they actually face. Often this occurs when organizations only focus on specific areas of risk categories, only plan for certain types of risk or don’t understand all the different areas in their organization that particular risks will impact. For example, in the area of disaster recovery, most plans fail to account for the following areas of concern: • Human issues — Plans are often inadequate for ensuring communication with, support for and mobilization of employees, decision makers, suppliers and customers, as well as providing the means to protect families. • Infrastructure issues — How will the...
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...Sex trafficking can be defined as when coercion, force or fraud are used to induce commercial sex acts or the person being forced to perform these acts is under the age of eighteen (Logan, T. K., Walker, R., & Hunt, G., 2009). It can happen within a person’s country of origin and is different than human smuggling. Sex trafficking is the most prevalent form of human trafficking with estimates of occurrence being within the range of 22% and up to 66% (Logan, T. K., Walker, R., & Hunt, G., 2009). There are multiple factors that keep people in these conditions. These factors include fear, isolation and lack of knowledge about rights and services (Logan, T. K., Walker, R., & Hunt, G., 2009). Survivors can be identified through law enforcement, medical staff and citizens (Logan, T. K., Walker, R., & Hunt, G., 2009). Sex trafficking has been a concern for many years but it has recently gained momentum from the media which in turn has grown awareness in local communities across the nation. This review will look into the different approaches of interventions of sex trafficking...
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...Europe or Africa. These slaves were traded during the eighth century by Moorish merchants as merchandise throughout the Mediterranean. The West African people kept slaves. West African slaves were usually prisoners of war, criminals, or the lowest-ranked members based on their birth. (Constitutional Rights Foundation, 2013). Once in America, slaves were auctioned off to owners, which often times punished them harshly. These auctions broke up families by selling off family members, however, slaves managed to develop a strong cultural identity. The political, social, and cultural issue throughout American history is poor, black, and is an American. According to McCray (1994), “The repository for the culture of any people is the family, and in the African-American family resiliency, adaptability, and sheer strength are primarily responsible for this group's survival in an alien and hostile environment. The strength of African-American people is found within. Within the family, within its segregated communities and churches, and within the individual.” (pp. 1-3). McCray (1994), from a social development perspective, it is a must to nurture new relationships of power, dignity, and opportunity for all. However, as people we must all look at ourselves and seek to understand our personal motivations, expectations and responses. According to DuBois (1969), "The most difficult stage in the struggle for justice in America will be reached when it is clear that fundamental inequities...
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...early Chinese and Japanese influences. B. In ancestor worship, the core of this religious practice is the ancestral shrine. IV. Culture A. Customs 1. Okinawa’s customs have survived throughout the ages; including distinctive modernization. B. Courtesy is one of the most prominent traits instilled within Okinawan culture. B. Centenarians 1. Okinawa is home to the most documented centenarians in the world. Conclusion: In closing, the Okinawa people have endured many hardships that would have crumbled their society as a whole. From the times of the Ryukyu Kingdom until the present time, Okinawa’s rich history consisted of facing adversity when uncertainty presented itself. Okinawa’s resilience to such adversity is a testament to their beliefs and customs they still hold today. The Battle of Okinawa literally destroyed the Island followed with its residents. As seen over time, the residents did not falter and maintained discipline by adhering to their beliefs and customs. The Okinawa Centenarians are also a clear indication of discipline when it comes to eating, exercising, and cultivating a positive attitude. In all, the resiliency displayed by...
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...Development, this is a phase where individuals undergo identity difficulties. It is a period where the individual is undergoing transition and development, the individual also comes to terms with their new found sense of identity. In this stage the chronically ill adolescent attempts to differentiate between personal identity and the illness they have, and separate whether their condition is part of their identiy. (Vogel-Scibilia, McNulty, Baxter Et al, 2009). This essay will explore the adversity adolescents with chronic medical conditions must endure and overcome a series of obstacles in everyday mundane situations. This chronic medical condition becomes even more hindrance in the everyday functioning of the individual and for his or her family. However there are strategies that can be utilised to promote resilience and positive development for the individual. Adolescents with chronic medical conditions may have been affected cognitively, such as their perception on the world or their self-concept. Individuals with a chronic medical condition may have an altered perception of themself and hence result in them manifesting a low self-esteem. Chronically ill adolescents may have subsequently increasing the degree of separation between one’s self-concept and reality (Gil, 2012), also known as incongruence. The self-concept of chronically ill adolescents is impaired as opposed to those adolescents without medical conditions, this hypothesis has been supported by a study conducted...
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...Understanding the current stage, assist the counselor in therapeutically preparing for treatment. This paper will view the members of the Gilbert family including Gilbert, Arnie, and Bonnie Grape through various life stages from school age to middle adulthood. As the individual grows, the family dynamics are changing and will need to adjust to the current life stressors. A struggle that often presents through the various life stages is a need to further develop personal identify. This may not always be easily achieved if depression, caregiver stress, or mental illness hinders a person from achieving it. Title of Paper What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) is the story of a family living in Endora, Iowa. The narrator, Gilbert Grape, describes the story of his family and the trials of the Grape family. The story centers on preparing for Arnie Grape, Gilbert’s youngest brother, 18th birthday party. The story follows as the family prepares for Arnie’s birthday while viewing the struggle the family has in caring for a mother, Bonnie Grape, who does little to help the family function as a unit due to her physical state. Until the death the mother, the family is trapped in a town that does little to help them grow and further develop personal identities among the family members. Arnie Grape is 17 years old and the youngest male of the Grape family. He has a...
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...Identity. The connections to the traditions and territories of their ancestors are often fundamental to the identity and prosperity of many Indigenous Peoples and communities. The “Borders” by Thomas King and “A Mountain Legend” by Jordan Wheeler are two works that reflect both authors’ emphasis on conserving cultural heritage and resiliency when overcoming adversities affecting Indigenous identities. Specifically, Thomas King paints an upsetting portrait projecting the ongoing struggle for Indigenous acceptance and influence. The story follows an Indigenous boy and his mother on their expedition to cross the Canadian-American border to visit family while facing opposition from political...
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...Movie Review #2 ___________________ A Paper Presented to Dr. Scott Hawkins Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary ___________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Course PACO 604 Crisis Counseling ___________________ by Michael Bruce Plont November 18, 2009 Nature of the Crisis The movie that I chose to review is entitled “Taken”, which stars actor Liam Neeson as he plays the part of Bryan Mills. The “crisis” of the movie is that Mills’ daughter is abducted, drugged, and sold into sexual slavery. Mills, who is a former government operative, begins the longest 96 hours of his life, as he hunts for the gruesome organization that has taken his daughter Kim. Mills had recently given up his long, secretive career to be near his daughter, in hopes of repairing a fractured relationship. Kim lived with Mills' ex-wife Lenore, and her new husband, prior to the abduction. In order to pay his bills, Mills works with some former colleagues for special security details (like guarding a pop diva), but most of his time and energy is spent re-connecting with Kim, as he has been gone the majority of her life. Mills' attempt to establish a relationship is nearly destroyed, when Kim requests his permission to spend the summer in Paris with a teenage friend. Mills realizes the possible dangers that could lie ahead for Kim in a foreign land, so he says no, but Kim's disappointment, and his ex-wives ridiculing, leads him...
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