Upon hearing the stories of sometimes horrific atrocities clients or client families have experienced, you as a social worker may find yourself confronting existential “why” questions. For example: Why do horrible events happen to good people? Why do people abuse their children? Trying to make sense of such trauma is not easy, and you may … Read more
Using the same case study you chose in Week 2 (Ella Shultz Case Study), you will use the problem-solving model AND a theory from the host of different theoretical orientations you have used for the case study. Remember, a theoretical orientation is that it gives the social worker a framework of reference to understand … Read more
Watch the video case study found in the Learning Resources. Then, consult the Learning Resources and/or go to the Walden Library to find information related to interventions for this type of client or problem. Use this information to help develop an individual or family treatment plan for the identified client (Amy, Mrs. Bargas, or … Read more
A description of the fictional agency setting and types of services provided at this agency A description of the client system (depending on the client scenario you selected—micro, mezzo, or macro) An explanation of the presenting concern A description of the client session scene in which you implement the GIM step and practice skills … Read more
Social workers who utilize the solution-focused model are mindful of how their conversations with their clients, families, groups or even community members facilitate their thinking about solutions. The client is always the “expert,” and therefore, social workers ask questions to explore how the client perceives the problem and situation. Respond to two colleagues: Identify … Read more
What are some typical challenges that occur as a team develops? Which of these situations have you encountered when working with a team? How did you and other team members react in these situations? Based on what you learned this week, were those reactions appropriate? How would you respond if your supervisor asked you what it means to “strengthen … Read more
Please watch the Thomas Frank video on 5 Active Reading Strategies. Please list each strategies and give a brief (1-2 sentence) description of each strategy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL0pqJeE4_w
Your original discussion should answer the following questions and thoroughly discuss your work on the questionnaire(s) you selected. The discussion must be between 150 to 200 words. This should be a discussion in narrative format, not a list copying these instructions! Your score on the questionnaire or results, if applicable. If your selected questionnaire doesn’t … Read more
Scholarly writing is a crucial feature of BSN-prepared nurses. This type of writing does come easy to everyone. Every week (minus the week the actual assignment is due), you will submit a portion of the scholarly writing assignment for instructor feedback. Each weekly draft is worth 20 points and allows you to receive constructive comments … Read more
Analyze the art that portrays pharaoh Akhenaten. Take some notes on how Akhenaten is depicted in art. Think about Akhenaten’s reforms in Ancient Egypt. Watch the documentary The Golden Age: Treasures of Ancient Egypt on Films On Demand. Contribute a minimum of 3 pages. It should include at least two academic sources, formatted and cite … Read more