What strategies could you utilize to increase someone else’s  happiness level and assist them in increased success based on our  content?

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Workplace stress can have long-term effects. Our text identifies the  following four areas which can increase this type of stress:

  • Role conflict: two or more incompatible demands at work or across work and non-work roles
  • Role ambiguity: vagueness or unclearness in role responsibilities and functions
  • Workload incompatibility: occurs when the amount of work to be accomplished exceeds the employee’s capabilities
  • Job insecurity: the feeling that the security of one’s job is unstable

In addition, happiness and positivity can lead to personal success  and further indicates the following ideas to increase one’s happiness:

  • Setting challenging and meaningful goals
  • Disputing negative thinking and deliberately practicing positive self-talk
  • Choosing to forgive others and let go of grudges and hard feelings
  • Counting one’s blessings and intentionally expressing gratitude for them
  • Visualizing future success
  • Practicing healthy habits such as a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and regular exercise

Thus, hypothetically these suggestions  and ideas can be applied to each of our lives. Whether you are working  and going to school, or just going to school, they are applicable since  school, too, is an organization.

After reading and viewing all of the required resources this week,  consider all of the factors related to a person’s health and the  workplace, how can you apply the concepts to your own life right now?

  • Identify at least three strategies that you can implement today to  increase your level of success in the situation you most identify with.
  • Why do you think these strategies can work for you?
  • What strategies could you utilize to increase someone else’s  happiness level and assist them in increased success based on our  content?
  • Overall, consider the past five weeks of content. What do you think  are two of the most important factors that will be applicable to you and  your current goals? What about to your future goals? Why or How?

Your journal should be a minimum of four to five double-spaced pages,  adequately discuss all questions posed, and demonstrate maturating  self-awareness.

  • This is a reflection based on all of your required resources for the  week and you will not be required to use additional sources.
  • Use the rubric to check for thoroughness of your writing.

discuss the aspects of recruitment and membership in terrorist organizations as they compare to that of the traditional organization.

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TEXT:

Reading

1. Moral Psychology of Terrorism (2013)

2. Horgan, J. G. (2017). Psychology of terrorism: Introduction to the special issue. American Psychologist, 72(3), 199-204. doi:10.1037/amp0000148

Forum Assignment for the Week: 300 Words minimum This week, we investigate the recruitment methods used by terrorist organizations to attract members to carry out their goals. The methods used have been compared to those used by traditional organizations, enacting organizational and managerial processes familiar to most.

· After reviewing the course materials for the week, discuss the aspects of recruitment and membership in terrorist organizations as they compare to that of the traditional organization.

· Consider how you view terrorist recruitment efforts as affecting the lone wolf (or lone actor) terrorist engaging in activity on behalf of the organization, and share your position and rationale with the group.

***Your post must also end with a “Question to the Class” – something related to the topic that you found thought-provoking and about which you’d like to know more and have further dialog. ***

General Instructions Applicable to All Forums:

Forum post source citation is not required for forum posting in our class.  This is because we are engaging in conversation that happens to be in writing form, not composing essays or research papers. You will, however, need to paraphrase (restate in your own words) any words of published authors in parts of your posts that are based on their work.  Copying of published material, which is plagiarism, is prohibited and any instances of it, including forum posts, will result in a zero score without an option for re-submission to recoup lost points and a report sent to the Registrar’s Office per University policy.

 

Discussion forum posts will be graded on verbal expression, critical thinking, making an effort to not just participate in but contribute to the dialog with initial and reply posts of a substantive nature commensurate with graduate level studies. Posts must have correct grammatical construction, spelling, and punctuation with no texting or other casual style language.

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What features could be modified to make the warnings more effective?

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Assignment 1:Visual Searches

You probably notice every day that some objects in the environment are easier to notice than other objects. For example, workers at sports stadiums often wear bright yellow shirts, which are very easy to see. While the crowd may blend in together, the workers are prominent and are easy to notice when you want a drink or something to eat. In this assignment, you will further explore how people engage in visual searches and what features of a stimulus make a search easier.

Think of a time when you had to locate someone in a crowd, such as a participant in a parade, a friend in a packed theater, or a runner in a marathon. Based on your experience, respond to the following:

  • Were you successful in locating the person? What strategy did you use?
  • Did your search make use of the pop-out effect? How? If not, how might using the pop-out effect have resulted in a successful or quicker search?
  • Did you conduct a conjunctive search? If yes, how did the number of distracters and features affect your search?
  • Using the principles you have read about in this module, how would you make material in a long e-mail stand out in order to ensure that the reader notices it?

Visual searches are also very important in warnings. Warnings need to stand out from their background. The warning must first be noticed, then read and understood. For example, a stick figure could be performing an ambiguous action and have an “X” through it. You therefore understand that while you are not supposed to perform some action, you do not understand what that action actually is.

Give two examples of a poor warning. Did you understand them? Why did you have difficulties with them? What features could be modified to make the warnings more effective?

Write your initial response in 4–5 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

how adolescence introduces a new realm of developmental factors

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Throughout this course, you have considered how factors such as biology, culture, environment, gender, sexuality, and sexual orientation influence the development of infants and young children. As this course is focused on lifespan development, you will now consider how these factors influence the development of adolescents. In addition, you will consider how adolescence introduces a new realm of developmental factors including but not limited to the following: peer relationships, social media, physical appearance, personal interests and abilities, hobbies and extracurricular activities, and socioeconomic status.

Post by Day 4 a description of what you believe is the most significant factor influencing adolescent development. Explain why you believe this is the most significant factor. Then, explain whether you perceive this influence to be positive or negative, and describe how it might impact the decisions of adolescents. Be sure to include cultural considerations in your response. Finally, describe how a counselor might apply this knowledge when supporting adolescents and their families. Justify your response with references to this week’s Learning Resources and the current literature. Be specific.

PLEASE USE BRODERICK AND BLEWITT AS A SOURCE WITH TWO OTHER SOURCES. *Each source should be referenced*

References:

 

Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2015). The life span: Human development for helping professionals (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

  • Chapter 8, “Gender and Peer Relationships: Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence” (review pp. 282-323)
  • Chapter 9, “Physical, Cognitive, and Identity Development in Adolescence” (review pp. 324-367)
  • Crocetti, E., Rubini, M., Luyckx, K., & Meeus, W, (2008). Identity formation in early and middle adolescents from various ethnic groups: From three dimensions to five statuses. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 37(8), 983–996.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  • Klimstra, T. A., Hale, W. W., III, Raaijmakers, Q. A. W., Branje, S. J. T., & Meeus, W. H. J. (2010). Identity formation in adolescence: Change or stability? Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 39(2), 150–162.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  • McBride Murry, V., Berkel, C., Gaylord‐Harden, N. K., Copeland‐Linder, N., & Nation, M. (2011). Neighborhood poverty and adolescent development. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 21(1), 114–128.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  • McLean, K. C., & Breen, A. V. (2009). Processes and content of narrative identity development in adolescence: Gender and well-being. Developmental Psychology, 45(3),702–710.
    Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Milevsky, A., Schlechter, M., Netter, S., & Keehn, D. (2007). Maternal and paternal parenting styles in adolescents: Associations with self-esteem, depression and life satisfaction. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 16(1), 39–47.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

describe the treatment plan from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation

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This week, your theoretical orientation is cognitive behavior theory. You will use the same case study that you chose in Week 2 and have been analyzing in this course. Use the “Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study” worksheet to help you dissect the theory. You do not need to submit this handout. It is a tool for you to use to dissect the theory and then you can employ the information in the table to complete your assignment.

In this Assignment, you prepare a 5-minute video case presentation. It is common to present a case analysis in multidisciplinary team meetings or with your supervisor and colleagues. This assignment offers you an opportunity to provide insights and perspectives to a case.

To prepare:

  • Use the same case study that you chose in Week 2.
  • Read this article listed in the Learning Resources: González-Prendes, A. A., & Thomas, S. A. (2009). Culturally sensitive treatment of anger in African American women: A single case study. Clinical Case Studies, 8(5), 383–402. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1177/1534650109345004

    This article provides a nice framework for how the authors’ cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation shaped the conceptualization of the case and assessment and intervention.

To upload your media for this Assignment, use the Kaltura Media option from the mashup tool drop-down menu. Refer to the Kaltura Media Uploader area in the course navigation menu for more information about how to upload media to the course.

By Day 7

Submit a Kaltura video of yourself discussing the client. Your video should be no longer than 5 minutes.

  • Although this is a professional presentation, it is not a formal presentation as in a speech. Imagine that you are discussing your case with a group of peers in a meeting. For example, if you stumble a bit, don’t feel you have to record yourself again.
  • You can have notes in front of you to help you remember your points.
  • However, your video does need to be professional. In other words, dress professionally and conduct yourself as if you are in an agency setting with colleagues and supervisors. Be sure to maintain eye contact as if you were speaking in front of your colleagues. Finally, be sure to record yourself in a room that is quiet and where no one interrupts you.

Your video presentation should include the following:

  • In 1 to 2 sentences, identify and describe the presenting problem.
  • In 1 to 2 sentences, briefly define and conceptualize the problem from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation.
  • Formulate 2 assessment questions that you will ask the client to better understand the client’s problem. Remember, the assessment questions should be guided by cognitive-behavioral theory.
  • In 1 to 2 sentences, identify two goals for treatment. Again, remember, the goals should be consistent with cognitive-behavioral theory.
  • In 1 to 2 sentences, describe the treatment plan from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation. Remember, the treatment plan should align with the goal(s) for work.
  • Discuss one outcome you would measure, if you were to evaluate whether the intervention worked, and explain how this is consistent with cognitive behavior theory. Evaluate one merit and one limitation of cognitive behavior theory as it relates to the case study.
  • Evaluate the application of cognitive-behavioral theory in relation to a diversity issue pertinent to the case.

Be sure to:

  • Identify and correctly reference the case study you have chosen.
  • Speak clearly

 

Required Readings

Turner, F. J. (Ed.). (2017). Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (6th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Chapter 4: Cognitive Behavior Theory and Social Work Treatment (pp. 54–79)
Chapter 5: Cognitive Theory and Social Work Treatment (pp. 80–95)

González-Prendes, A. A., & Thomas, S. A. (2009). Culturally sensitive treatment of anger in African American women: A single case study. Clinical Case Studies, 8(5), 383–402. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1177/1534650109345004

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Graham, M. A., Sauerheber, J. D., & Britzman, M. J. (2013). Choice theory and family counseling: A pragmatic, culturally sensitive approach. Family Journal, 21(2), 230–234. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1177/1066480712466538

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Document: Worksheet: Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study (Word document)

Document: Theory Into Practice: Four Social Work Case Studies (PDF)

Required Media

Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2014). Counseling and psychotherapy theories in context and practice [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.psychotherapy.net.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/stream/waldenu/video?vid=277

This week, watch the “Behavioral Therapy” and “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy” segments by clicking the applicable links under the “Chapters” tab.

Note: You will access this video from the Walden Library databases.

Optional Resources

Gregory, V. L. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for bipolar disorder: implications for clinical social workers. Journal of Social Service Research, 36(5), 460–469. https://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2010.510950

Gregory, V. L. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for schizophrenia: applications to social work practice. Social Work in Mental Health, 8(2), 140–159. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332980902791086

Pössel, P., & Knopf, K. (2011). Bridging the gaps: An attempt to integrate three major cognitive depression models. Cognitive Therapy & Research, 35(4), 342–358. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-010-9325-z
(Only read pp. 342–344)

Hinton, D. E., & Pollack, M. H. (2009). Introduction to the special issue: Anxiety disorders in cross-cultural perspective. CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics, 15(3), 207–209. doi:10.1111/j.1755-5949.2009.00097.x

Robey, P., Burdenski, T. K., Britzman, M., Crowell, J., & Cisse, G. S. (2011). Systemic applications of choice theory and reality therapy: An interview with Glasser Scholars. The Family Journal, 19(4), 427–433. https://doi.org/10.1177/1066480711415038

Discuss the founding of Gestalt theory.  What impact did it have on psychology and therapy?  

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Your response to each question should be 1- 1 ½ pages per question.

Assignment should be 4-6 pages total plus a title and reference page    13.  Skinner was known as the leading neobehavorist.  Why were Tolman, Hull and Gutherie not as well known?  Be sure to include Tolman, Hull and Gutherie’s theories.

14.  Discuss the founding of Gestalt theory.  What impact did it have on psychology and therapy?

15.  Summarize the medical, psychological and supernatural models of mental illness and give examples of each.

16.  Sigmund Freud is credited with being the Father of Psychoanalysis.  Compare and contrast how Anna Freud, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler and Karen Horney morphed Freud’s original theories into working theories that we still use today.

What sorts of evaluative research could be undertaken to assess how well the program meets its goal?

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Write a 4–6 page preliminary program and stakeholder analysis for a human service program.

Every government administration spends millions of dollars on social programs. Some are meaningful and successful; others are not. Program evaluation is a key activity for making programs effective and sustainable. All your assessments in this course will be based on one social program of your choice.

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It is important to bear in mind that programs do not exist without people; they serve people and are carried out by people, and beyond those directly involved, other people are mainly interested in program outcomes. Collectively, we call all these people “stakeholders.” They bring a variety of interests, opinions, capacities, and functions that can impact programs in many ways. Program evaluators must win the cooperation of stakeholders to gather needed information and implement the evaluation process. And evaluators must take stakeholders’ interests into account so they will “buy in” to the evaluation outcomes. Therefore, evaluators need to understand stakeholders and how to skillfully manage interpersonal dynamics throughout the evaluation process.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 2: Manage interpersonal dynamics of the program evaluation process.

Analyze interests of stakeholders involved with an evaluation.

Plan how to facilitate communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.

Write clearly, with correct spelling, grammar, syntax, and good organization.

Comply with APA guidelines for style and formatting.

In this assessment, you will be in the enviable position of choosing your own client—you will choose one social program on which all your assessments for this course will be based. In a later assessment, you will propose an evaluation for this program, but before you do, it is necessary to make a stakeholder analysis to determine who has interests in the program, what they desire for its outcomes, and any concerns they may have. This will help you, as the evaluator, to understand the audience for your proposal and how to best communicate with them.

Preparation: Identify and Research Your Client

Identify a human service program to work with in this course. All your course assessments will be based on one social program of your choice. Choose a program involved with issues such as unemployment, economic disadvantage, homelessness, adolescent pregnancy, infant mortality, crime, domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, mental illness, literacy, hunger, disease control, et cetera. It would be best to choose a program that is active in your own community. If you work with such a program, you may select it for your course work. Remember, you will be using this program for purposes of evaluation.

Go to the Web site of the agency that administers the program to research basic information about it. Choose a program that discloses most required information. However, if some details cannot be found, for the purposes of assessments in this course it is permissible to infer plausible findings.

Important note: While it is ethical to invent some information to complete these learning experiences, never do this for professional work or assessments that are supposed to be based on factual research.

Instructions

To successfully complete this assessment, write a 4–6 page program description and stakeholder analysis. This will be an internal planning document; its purpose is to gather information that you would share with other evaluators on your team.

Program Description

Describe the program of your choice and discuss why you selected this particular program. Answer the following:

What population (or populations) does the program seek to serve?

What is the general history of the program?

What are the main goals of the program? What would be recognized as operational definitions of “success” or “successful outcomes” for the program? Analyze what the desired benefits of the program would be for each type of program participant.

How could these outcomes be measured?

What sorts of evaluative research could be undertaken to assess how well the program meets its goal?

What other questions would you like to have answered about the program?

Stakeholder Analysis

Describe all program participants and other stakeholders. Think broadly to include all who could be involved at any level, including not only direct participants but also administrators and perhaps political authorities and others who would have a stake in program outcomes.

What are their roles and functions?

Detail how you would plan to facilitate communication and collaboration with them. (Readings in King and Stevahn’s 2013 book Interactive Evaluation Practice: Mastering the Interpersonal Dynamics of Program Evaluation are highly recommended for this.)

Despite the fact that it is beyond the scope of this assessment to actually meet with program stakeholders, what do you think the answers to following would be for each of the stakeholders you identified? Please keep in mind that while it is expedient for you to imagine the answers to these questions for this exercise, in an actual program evaluation it would extremely important for you consult with the stakeholders to research the answers to these questions.

Might there be any possible conflicts of interest among different types of stakeholders?

What risks or unfavorable outcomes might they be concerned about?

What are their desired outcomes from the program?

On the basis of the answers that you arrived at, what interpersonal or political considerations should you take into account to assure your program evaluation would be effective and appreciated?

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Written communication is well organized and free of errors that detract from the overall message.

APA style: Comply with current APA style and formatting.

Number of references: Minimum of three academic resources.

Length: Submission includes 4–6 typed, double-spaced pages, in addition to a cover page and references page.

Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points.

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Which of these dispositions will you incorporate into the counseling relationship and how?

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The textbook and the readings for this first topic begin to describe some of the key elements for a successful therapeutic relationship.

Write a 1,200-1,500-word essay that describes the characteristics and roles you hope to embody as a counselor and the counselor dispositions that you want to bring with you. You may write in the first person for this assignment. Include the following in your paper:

  1. Your role as the therapist in the counseling process within community and private mental health systems
  2. Refer to the Counselor Dispositions. Which of these dispositions will you incorporate into the counseling relationship and how?
  3. Counseling skills you plan to practice for building rapport with clients
  4. Strategies to advocate for persons with mental health issues

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

 

Counselor Dispositional Expectations 

Dispositions are the values, commitments, and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward others, and, if sincerely held, dispositions lead to actions and patterns of professional conduct. The Grand Canyon University Counseling Program’s dispositions adhere to the University’s mission statement, as well as to the established counseling profession codes of ethics.

The Grand Canyon University Counseling Program have adopted the following dispositions for its students derived from the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics. Although these dispositions are not all inclusive, they do represent values and qualities that are warranted by counseling students. Students who fail to adhere to or demonstrate such dispositions may be subject to disciplinary actions.

· Psychological Fitness: Counselors* are aware and assess their motives for pursuing the counseling profession. They are aware of their unfinished emotional and/or mental health issues, and resolve them before starting to provide counseling services to others. Counselors engage in self-care and seek resolutions to issues that arise during their practice. Counselors adhere to the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and/or the NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals Code of Ethics.

· Self-Awareness: Counselors are aware of their personal moral, ethical, and value systems and provide counseling services with objectivity, justice, fidelity, veracity, and benevolence. Counselors are acutely aware of their personal limitations in providing services, and are willing to refer clients to another provider when necessary.

· Cultural Diversity: Counselors respect, engage, honor, and embrace diversity and a multicultural approach that supports the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of people within their social and cultural context. Counselors promote self-advocacy and assist clients in advocating for empowerment within their cultural context.

· Acceptance: Counselors foster a healthy climate of change by providing and promoting acceptance, and a nonjudgmental environment during the therapeutic process. They understand their personal value system and do not impose their values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors on their clients.

· Empathy: Counselors foster understanding, compassion, and avoid any actions that can cause harm to a client. Counselors treat others with dignity and respect.

· Genuineness: Counselors deal truthfully with themselves and their clients, in order to avoid harming their clients.

· Flexibility: Counselors practice a client-centered approach, and align treatment to the client’s goals for therapy.

· Patience: Counselors understand the therapeutic process and respect client’s efforts to gain control over their lives. Counselors encourage an environment that promotes self-empowerment and allows client’s voice in the therapeutic process.

· Amiability: Counselors do not support or engage in any act of discrimination against a prospective, current, or former client. Counselors promote and practice social justice and do not exploit others in their professional relationships.

· Professional Identity: Counselors adhere to regulatory state boards and nationally recognized codes of ethics. Counselors practice only within their scope and competencies. They seek to utilize best practices and empirically supported treatments. Counselors stay current with the counseling profession through seeking continuing education, and by supporting counseling associations.

* The term counselor is used to refer to counselors in training at the graduate level. 

American Counseling Association (2014). ACA Code of Ethics. Alexandria, VA: Author.

Walz, G. R., & Bleuer, J. C. (2010). Counselor dispositions: An added dimension for admission decisions. Vistas Online publication, 1, 11-11.

What themes do you observe?

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Watch some form of media (television or film) list five different jobs you can observe males being employed in, make a similar list for females. Share your list with the class. Do these groupings have anything in common? Consider if the work is very similar or very diverse within the gender grouping. What themes do you observe? Also, state which list you finished first and if you had any trouble finishing the second list.

TEXT BOOK REFERENCE: YOU CAN USE FOR WK 4 Q1 AS WELL.

 

Brown, S.D., & Lent, R.W. (2013). Career development and counseling: Putting theory and research to work (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13: 9781118063354.

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