Describe the assessment process as related to individuals and families.

  • Describe the assessment process as related to individuals and families.
  • Briefly identify the types of information it is important to gather.
  • Compare how assessment at the macro level is similar and dissimilar than at the micro level.
  • Explain how you would gather the needed information at the macro level.
  • Identify a situation where a client system (micro or macro) may be reluctant to engage in the assessment process.

Psychology Assignment 1

write a role-play that demonstrates engagement skills. You take on the role of the social worker, while a friend, family member, or colleague takes on the role of the client. Although this is a role-play scenario, you should demonstrate your professionalism in demeanor, appearance, and behavior. Please dress professionally, Your role-play should include:

  • A demonstration of the interaction between you, as the social work intern, and the client based on the scenario you selected that reflects the Engagement step in the Generalist Intervention Model. The scene should include the following:
    • A demonstration of effective attending skills
    • A discussion of agency services and client expectations
    • A decision of whether or not the agency and worker can help
    • An offer of agency and worker services to the client
    • An orientation for the client to the helping process, including:
      • A discussion of confidentiality
      • A discussion of a social work intern’s role

(THIS IS THE CLIENT) Client David, a 12-year-old student in the seventh grade, has come to you as the school social worker to report a bullying incidence. David has ADHD and struggles to connect with other students.

* Student provides client with an in-depth and detailed orientation to the helping process that includes:… 1) A discussion of confidentiality… 2) A discussion of a social work intern’s role … Discussion of confidentiality and social work intern’s role is complete and accurate information. Student confirms that client understands confidentiality and social work intern role.

* Student provides a detailed and effective offer of agency and worker services to the client. Student provides the client the opportunity to accept or reject services. If client in involuntary, student provides explanation of consequence if services are not completed.

* Student provided a clear discussion about whether the agency can or cannot meet client expectations and what services can be provide help the client. Student offers referral for services not available and confirms the client understands what services and what are not.

* Student effectively discusses agency services and provides in-depth explanation of how services may benefit client. … Student clarifies and confirms the expectations of the client.

* Student clearly demonstrates five or more of the following skills: … Listening skills… Appropriate eye contact… Body positioning… Non-verbal behavior… Focus on client’s thoughts and feelings… Open-ended questions… Appropriate use of silence

Motivational Speaker Critique

Motivational Speaker Critique

This discussion option requires you to take what you’ve learned from this course and use it to evaluate sources of information about motivation from outside the course.

  1. Find an example of a motivational speaker via a video or podcast of your choosing that is at least 12 minutes long.
  2. Critique the assertions the speaker provides about motivation in it, using at least 3 principles (using the psychological term) that you have learned from this course on how to motivate yourself and/or others.  Your critique should include at least three paragraphs, including one for each principle highlighted in your analysis.
  3. Make sure the link for the video clip or podcast you critique is within your post.

Minimum of 250 words

Management For Social Development

Management For Social Development

Instructions:

After studying the module content and suggested resources:

  1. Discuss the application of Management for Social Development in the work of development and social change.
  2. Format 
  • You must present your writing double-spaced, in Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier New font, with a font size of 12.
  • Include an Introduction, Development of the topic, Arguments for and against, and a Conclusion.
  • Pay attention to grammar rules (spelling and syntax).
  • When citing the work of other authors, including citations and references, use APA style to respect their intellectual property and avoid plagiarism.

Experiential Learning Activity

Experiential Learning Activity

Laugh More, Stress Less
Over the next 5 days, seek out situations or activities that make you laugh. Watch
funny movies, ask your friends to tell you funny stories (or maybe relate a few of
your own!), read humorous articles, or anything else that makes you laugh! Keep a
journal of the things that made you laugh. In your response, be sure to discuss the
actions you took to laugh more and if they were effective.

 

Choose an activity from the Experiential Learning Activity List (posted on the homepage). After completing the activity write a two page response that addresses the following:

What activity did you choose?

Why did you choose this activity?

Was this activity something you have done in the past?

Did this activity help to reduce or manage stress?

How did this activity relate to the concepts we have covered in class?

Applying Big Data Analytics To Quality Assurance

Applying Big Data Analytics To Quality Assurance

Consider how big data can impact health care decision making. It is important to note that big data collection must be accurate and done in way that meets needs of the organization. Big data collection is a big task and health care organizations must have the personnel with the skills to analyze and transform the data. Successful data analysis and transformation is proven to improve quality and patient safety. Now take a moment to review the following videos on how data are used.

  • Why Big Data Is About Making Better Decisions. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SiH20oHndg)
  • How Big Data Could Transform The Health Care Industry. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mXrZEIpNMw)

After watching the videos, consider how these concepts can improve quality and safety. Next, research published data from a credible source such as CMS, AHRQ, or other health-related databases. Review the data being gathered and consider how these data can be applied to health care organizations to improve processes that provide quality assurance.

A description of the fictional agency setting and types of services provided at this agency

  • 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)  Client David, a 12-year-old student in the seventh grade, has come to you as the school social worker to report a bullying incidence. David has ADHD and struggles to connect with other students.
  • An explanation of the presenting concern
  • A description of the client session scene in which you implement the GIM step and practice skills you have selected for working with this client system
  • A description of the techniques you used to implement the GIM step and the practice skills you selected for the client interaction that occurs between you, as the social work intern, and the client(s)
  • A description of the visual cues or non-verbal communication that both the social worker and the client exhibited during the interaction that support the GIM step and practice skills you selected
  • An identification of specific practice techniques/skills demonstrated

Student provides a detailed description of each of the following: … 1) The fictional agency setting and types of services provided at this agency… 2) The client system (micro, mezzo, or macro… 3) An explanation of the presenting concern… 4) A description of the client session

Student provides an in-depth description of five or more techniques or practice skills used within the role-play. Student provides specific examples of each technique or skill demonstrated or skills.

Student provides an accurate, detailed description of the visual cues or non-verbal communication that both the social worker and the client exhibited during the interaction that support the GIM step and practice skills selected.

1–2 pages in length. Meets expectations and is generally error free (two or fewer). The writing is clear, coherent, and concise. Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective.

Impact of the Elizabethan Poor Laws on Current Social Welfare Policy

Impact of the Elizabethan Poor Laws on Current Social Welfare Policy

How are the Elizabethan Poor Laws, though extinct, still influencing current social welfare policies? How do economic considerations come into play? Use the NASW Code of Ethics Web page to challenge the premises of the Poor Laws.

Learning Theory- Individual Project

Learning Theory- Individual Project

Research the work of psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus and his work on memory. He was interested in learning retention. Ebbinghaus wrote about how a significant amount of material can be forgotten within 20 minutes to 1 hour of learning it. Write a brief analysis about his forgetting curve. Identify at least 1 learning method that can help your learners retain information from your course longer. Also, be sure to address the following:

Why is it important to understand how adults learn and maximize learning in the workplace?

How does this knowledge about adult learning contribute to an organization’s learning return on investment (ROI)?

Human Resources- Individual Project

Human Resources- Individual Project

After viewing the Week 3 Live Chats and the assigned readings (text and unit resources) on talent management, performance management, and performance appraisal, addresses the following within large organizations and the organization that you chose:

Discuss the importance of talent management, including several challenges associated with talent management.

What are 3 career issues that organizations and employees must address?

What are 2 management development methods? How would a needs analysis be incorporated into management development?

What is the difference between performance management and a performance appraisal?

Briefly discuss the importance of training managers and employees on performance appraisals.

Explain why you think concerns about appraisal feedback may be presented. How could a performance appraisal be conducted more effectively to allay these concerns?