Nine characteristics of effective counselors are outlined in Chapter 3. Of these, which do you believe are the three most important for a counselor to possess, and why? Do you believe someone can be an effective counselor without some of these characteristics? Why or why not? Then, identify someone in your life whether it’s a partner, family … Read more
Some counselors may tell you that they have always been the person their friends or family members go to for support. Please explore the difference between counseling in a professional role and that of support given to friends or family members. Based on the Unit reflection, the information you read in the text, and/or based on a conversation … Read more
What values of the social work profession support the provision of services to immigrant populations, including those that are undocumented?Note: You only need to make your initial post and one response during the week. The Wednesday deadline and 3-day minimum do not apply.
1.After reading the discussions on gender socialization, gender and coping and gender and aggression, assume the role of a professional trainer for child welfare workers. You are presenting on the intersection between gender roles and aggression in teen boys. Discuss what points you would highlight that reinforce aggression in boys and also discuss what prevention … Read more
1. As trends shift, funders or organizations have changed the terms they use to refer to people who receive their services. As we continue to explore the influence of managed care and for-profit corporate structure, people have concerns regarding terms that may be used to define their client population. The most commonly used terms are … Read more
Assume the role of the CEO/Executive Director of an agency that has lost a major contract/grant, and you are expecting substantial budget cuts for the upcoming year. Provide three different realistic options that should be considered in deciding how to deal with the budget deficit
As trends shift, funders or organizations have changed the terms they use to refer to people who receive their services. As we continue to explore the influence of managed care and for-profit corporate structure, people have concerns regarding terms that may be used to define their client population. The most commonly used terms are “clients,” … Read more
Imagine you are having a conversation with a friend who makes one of two comments: “I just don’t understand why women stay in an abusive relationship.” OR “I don’t understand why someone would not report being sexually assaulted/raped.” Select one scenario and discuss how you would explain the victim/survivor experience to this friend based on … Read more
1. Finding out that someone in a similar role earns more can be disheartening and unfair. If I were in that position, I would probably feel mixed emotions, including frustration and a sense of injustice. I would consider years of experience, qualifications, and performance evaluations in this scenario. If I genuinely believed that my work … Read more
a new student at your school has encountered significant bullying at their previous school. Your role is to help the school in supporting the new student and making accommodations.