...“How can I best help you?”. This question gives the client a chance to tell the clinician their goals. Next, the clinician can tailor treatment to these goals. This is one of the questions I most often ask clients at my field placement, and then together we work to accomplish these common goals during group sessions. I had the chance to practice this skill during my internship. One of the curriculum points I developed was a worksheet for clients to fill out. This sheet outlined, in simple terms, what clients hoped to gain from therapy/what their goals were, how they planned to achieve said goals, and how to get around any barriers. This was a fill-in-the-blank worksheet, which gave clients the...
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...| | |College of Social Sciences | | |BSHS/302 Version 6 | | |Introduction to Human Services | | | | Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2005 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides a broad overview of the human services discipline using practice settings and social problems as lenses so that the role and function of the human service provider, as well as the clients with whom they work can be understood in context. The course begins with a brief overview of what a human service provider is, and what services these professionals provide. A history of social welfare is provided so that students can gain a historical perspective of how poor and marginalized populations have been cared for in the United States. Generalist practice skills and intervention strategies are introduced generally, but a more in-depth exploration of intervention strategies are discussed in later chapters as they apply to particular social problems and practice settings. The course concludes with an exploration of macro practice...
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...[pic] |Course Syllabus College of Social Sciences BSHS/302 Version 6 Introduction to Human Services | |Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2005 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides a broad overview of the human services discipline using practice settings and social problems as lenses so that the role and function of the human service provider, as well as the clients with whom they work can be understood in context. The course begins with a brief overview of what a human service provider is, and what services these professionals provide. A history of social welfare is provided so that students can gain a historical perspective of how poor and marginalized populations have been cared for in the United States. Generalist practice skills and intervention strategies are introduced generally, but a more in-depth exploration of intervention strategies are discussed in later chapters as they apply to particular social problems and practice settings. The course concludes with an exploration of macro practice where change is affected on a broader scale, both domestically and abroad. Students should leave this class having a good idea of what a human service worker is, what they do, who they work with, as well as the gaining a deeper understanding of the mission, values and goals embraced by the human service profession. Students will gain knowledge of skills needed to do critical thinking, make oral presentations, function in learning...
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...Introduction In the previous paper, Skill Paper on Assessment it states that many residents at the Youth Study Center knew what their desire career is. These residents are passionate and the aspirations that some of them have is amazing but, many are unsure how to achieve this goal because of their current situation and do not feel like they have the proper support. Planning is very important in order to reach goals, specifically with this population. The teens at the Youth Study Center are focused on the big picture, and not so much the steps that it will take to be successful and achieve their goals; as many people their age are. The goal is to provide a proper intervention through empowerment in order for them to obtain a better life and...
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...Applying Social Network Interventions in Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Systematic Review Communication 623 Final Paper Presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Health Psychology Seminar at Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania by Qijia Chen May 2014 Instructor: Professor John B. Jemmott, Annenberg School for Communication Abstract The current paper provides a comprehensive review of the literature on social network intervention in HIV prevention among MSM. I performed a systematic literature research in multi-lingual databases and located a relatively exhaustive collection of articles on social network interventions in MSM. There is strong evidence that such interventions are efficacious in generating changes in behavioral and psychological constructs that might lead to risk reduction in HIV infection and transmission. This paper identified several urgent issues in the current state of research development, particularly, a lack of theoretical development, an insufficient numbers of methodologically rigorous studies, and an absence of clear conceptual distinctions and implementary recommendations. The review also proposes potential solutions and suggestions for future research. Introduction Men who have sex with men (MSM) comprise the largest proportion of new HIV infections in the USA (CDC, 2011). Efforts to curtail the incidence of HIV infection require that at-risk individuals adopt effective behavioral changes....
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...Written Paper on the Use of Self-Awareness in Social Work Practice |# of pages |Point Value | |double-spaced | | |6-9 |2 points | |10+ |3 points | The importance of self-awareness in social work practice is emphasized in Standard 2. Self-Awareness of the NASW Standards for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice “Social workers shall develop an understanding of their own personal and cultural values and beliefs as a first step in appreciating the importance of multicultural identities in the lives of people….Cultural competence includes knowing and acknowledging how fears, ignorance, and the “isms” (racism, sexism, ethnocentrism, heterosexism, ageism, classism) have influenced their attitudes, beliefs, and feelings.” The skill of self-awareness refers to the ability to recognize our own thoughts, beliefs, emotions, personality traits, personal values, habits, biases, strengths, weaknesses, and the psychological needs that drive our behaviors. It includes the ability to recognize how we react to cues in the environment and how our emotions affect our way of relating to others. Social work is a profession that is founded on the ability to cultivate...
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...have deficits in social skills development, especially in the areas of social interactions and engagement. However, there is limited research on social skills intervention within this population and the current body of research on developmental/intellectual disabilities is focused on children. Having challenges in social interaction and engagement can lead to difficulties in adulthood, such as struggling to understand others, misinterpreting what another person said or not responding appropriately (Myles, Coffin Owens, Yantes, 2014). This can result in the individual feeling lonely and frustrated. Walton & Ingersoll (2013) only found 17 studies that had a broad...
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...Summary: The study conducted by Buchanan et al. 2015 investigated the “feasibility” and “utility” of intervention methods as conducted by Students With Involved Families and Teachers (SWIFT) with at youth at risk for behavioral problems. This particular investigation utilized maximum variation purposive sampling in conjunction with a parent and teacher interview process that resulted in six themes related to the refinement of the intervention conducted by SWIFT. The six major themes included the recruitment and intervention timeline, length of transition supports, behavioral progress monitoring collection and data entry, case management coordination, benefits of skills coaching supports, and the parent coach role. The study determined that an increase in the involvement of parents and teacher in the early stages of SWIFT intervention, time of support provided, and communication between case manager, parent coach, skills coach, parents and teacher would be feasible and positively influence the successful transition from day treatment school (DTS) to the home district school (DS). This study looks to address the problem relating to the transition of emotionally disturbed (ED) at risk youth as they make the transition from individually focused day treatment schools (DTS)...
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...Reduction of Workplace Stress by Promoting Interventions for Positive Professional Relationships Aminata Kamarah-Payne Tuesday, April 26, 2011 NPO 5080-01 Final Paper Dr. Christine Cugliari Introduction: The experience of workplace stress has been subject to a huge amount of research and interest. In American culture, it seems that stress is a regular part of everyday life. Emphasis is often put on getting many things done as quickly and efficiently as possible, even at the sacrifice of physical and emotional health. With the continuous introduction of new technology comes the expectation that projects should be completed even more quickly and more efficiently, and it seems that stress levels may only continue to increase, especially in the workplace. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (1999, p.5), “Three-fourths of employees believe the worker has more on the job stress than generations ago.” Without taking note of stress levels and properly reducing unhealthy stress, America will continue to see a rise in related mental and physical illness. Perhaps it will become even more crucial to study stress, particularly in the workplace, and to identify proper interventions. This prospective is no different in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit organizations play an important role in such diverse areas as arts and culture, sports and recreation, literacy and skills development programs, health services, religious activity, and...
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....................... 6 1 Recommendations ................................................................................................................... 7 Recommendation 1 Develop a local behaviour change policy and strategy .......................................... 7 Recommendation 2 Ensure organisation policies, strategies, resources and training all support behaviour change.................................................................................................................................... 8 Recommendation 3 Commission interventions from services willing to share intervention details and data ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Recommendation 4 Commission high quality, effective behaviour change interventions ....................... 10 Recommendation 5 Plan behaviour change interventions and programmes taking local needs into account.................................................................................................................................................... 11...
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...As a social worker knowing what services a client will require, and at what point requires skills, knowledge, values and an overall comprehension of their clients’ needs (Kirst-Ashman, & Hull, 2015). The role of the general practitioner social worker is to ensure that their client’s needs are met. Social service skills are integrally linked. They are built upon each other in a progression from ranging from micro, to mezzo to macro levels (Kirst-Ashman, & Hull, 2015). In this paper the case of Charo, 34 year-old Hispanic women are discussed. Detailed are the issues faced by the client, and suggestions from the social worker on the types of interventions needed. In addition, identifying which type of services would best be delivered through...
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...they suffered as a child. Her clients who have Conduct Disorders do not respect authority, have little regard for others, and breaks major rules; they also exhibit aggressive behaviors that threaten physical violence, theft, property damage, or attempting to run away. Often times their continued AWOL behaviors and being a flight risk is what gets them place in a level 14 facility. A client with a Conduct Disorder is often times resentful and short-tempered. The basis of Conduct Disorder is a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental factors. Treatment plans should include behavior therapy with the client, family therapy, if they family is involved and medication support from a psychiatrist. In this paper the author will discuss treatment and intervention strategies to work with people who have this disorder. In addition, the author will describe the theoretical basis for the approaches, present how the counselor would work individually with the client, and discuss outcome research. Current approaches Children who display conduct disorder behaviors should obtain an evaluation. Many adolescent clients with a conduct disorder have parallel conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, and ADHD which can also be addressed. Research illustrates that adolescents with conduct disorder are likely to have continuous problems if...
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...Autism: It’s Time to Listen 1 Autism: It’s Time to Listen. Kelly Fitzpatrick Intro to Psychology Professor Carter 07, 2012 This paper is submitted in partial fulfillment of the Associate of Science Degree in the Medical Assisting Program at Southern Technical College Autism 2 Abstract This paper will discuss what Autism is, when it is usually diagnosed and what behaviors are usually displayed by those on the spectrum. This paper will also provide information about some possible causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as some facts about ASD. This paper will talk about treatments and resources available to individuals diagnosed with ASD and to their families. Autism 3 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are equally common terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. ASD and Autism are characteristic of, in fluctuating degrees, difficulty in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors (Autism Speaks, 2012). Autism can be connected to intellectual disabilities, problems with motor skills development, attention deficits, sleep issues, and gastrointestinal disorders (Autism Speaks, 2012). Autism is believed to originate in early brain development. While this is believed to be true most signs of Autism do not surface until the child is 2 to 3 years old. Other than the characteristics mentioned already ASD or Autism symptoms may include difficulty...
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...A Look at the Social Conflicts with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder By: Satonya Serrano Final Paper 4.17.11 Social skills are a constant challenge for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I chose this subject because at the daycare facility that I work my assistant teacher’s nephew has Autism. She is constantly at her sister’s helping her with her son and she comes to work telling me things about David. Before doing any research I was unaware of what it exactly meant to be Autistic. Although I only researched one challenge that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder face, I now feel I have a good understanding of that challenge, and can empathize with this individuals and can only hope that more research goes into this field and can further help and assist individuals with this disorder. I now can understand a little more of what my assistant tells me about David and can appreciate her stories more. For my research I read three articles. The first article was called,” Strategies for Increasing Positive Social Interactions in Children with Autism: A Case Study” by Evonn Welton, Shernavaz VaKil and Carolyn Carasea. The article was about a 13 year old girl named Caryn and the effects that Autism has on herself as well as any Autistic child’s social interactions. It discussed how Caryn has now overcome her challenge of social skills and how she did it. They give strategies as to what methods can help children...
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...Cognitive Intervention: Cognitive Restructuring Theory BSHS/312 Elaine McCullough Marc Warren, Samantha Smith, Brandy Schneider, and Herlinda Rahn University of Phoenix Abstract This paper will examine the use of Cognitive Restructuring in regards to Stroke Victims and Adolescent Interventions. It will also identify questions regarding interventions. It is an in depth look into interventions too help assist the victims suffering from stroke and adolescent issues. The paper includes an introduction, in depth analysis of backgrounds and interventions associated with stroke and adolescent behavior, intervention questions, and the conclusion. Cognitive Restructuring Definition The cognitive restructuring theory holds that your own unrealistic beliefs are directly responsible for generating dysfunctional emotions and their resultant behaviors, like stress, depression, anxiety, and social withdrawal, and that we humans can be rid of such emotions and their effects by dismantling the beliefs that give them life. Thought challenging–also known as cognitive restructuring–is a process in which you challenge the negative thinking patterns that contribute to your anxiety, replacing them with more positive, realistic thoughts. The cognitive restructuring model is a proven model in addressing behavioral issues concerning stroke victims and adolescents. Our focus will be addressing the insights into these interventions. Cognitive Interventions for Stroke Victims ...
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