Category: Social Work and Human Services

Imagine that you have been assigned to work with Mr. Shull after his social worker, Dr. Gray, left the agency. This is your first interview with him, and he says…Continue readingImagine that you have been assigned to work with Mr. Shull after his social worker, Dr. Gray, left the agency. This is your first interview with him, and he says abruptly, “You know, Dr. Gray was the greatest, and she knew everything about me. I just don’t think you and I will be able to get along as well. My situation is so unique

Submit a 2- to 3-page proposal that addresses the following: ADVOCACY PROPOSAL Provide a brief synopsis of the social problem you selected in Week 2. Provide a brief synopsis of…Continue readingSubmit a 2- to 3-page proposal that addresses the following: ADVOCACY PROPOSAL Provide a brief synopsis of the social problem you selected in Week 2. Provide a brief synopsis of the policy you selected in Week 4

Practitioners are often called upon to consult with other medical professionals. Imagine for a moment that you are referring one of the clients that you suspect is showing symptoms of…Continue readingPractitioners are often called upon to consult with other medical professionals. Imagine for a moment that you are referring one of the clients that you suspect is showing symptoms of a neurocognitive disorder to a physician to confirm the diagnosis. How would you present your case?

The social worker in the vignette of Janet Sellar raises a number or questions around why Janet did not receive help for her multiple substance-related problems sooner. Review the social…Continue readingThe social worker in the vignette of Janet Sellar raises a number or questions around why Janet did not receive help for her multiple substance-related problems sooner. Review the social worker’s questions. Keep in mind that you may have to include a preventative focus in your responses

Imagine that you are a new to the field of working with people who struggle with substance-related and addictive disorders. After reading this chapter, you realize that you will need…Continue readingImagine that you are a new to the field of working with people who struggle with substance-related and addictive disorders. After reading this chapter, you realize that you will need to have a great deal of medically oriented information in order to be effective with your clients. Develop a plan to increase your knowledge base in this area

Please carefully review the Case Vignette of Sam on page 250. Read the vignette a second time and make notes as you reread. You must use the attached assessment form…Continue readingPlease carefully review the Case Vignette of Sam on page 250. Read the vignette a second time and make notes as you reread. You must use the attached assessment form listed at the bottom of this assignment. It is also located under the Start Here module.

Sometimes dissociation is a normal experience (e.g., I hesitate to admit, but a good example might be something like tuning out a boring lecture or having a conversation with a…Continue readingSometimes dissociation is a normal experience (e.g., I hesitate to admit, but a good example might be something like tuning out a boring lecture

Suicide in the Military Total Force Fitness (TFF) is discussed on pages 229-235 as it relates to resiliency and suicide prevention. Watch the “Never Leave a Marine Behind” video which…Continue readinguicide in the Military Total Force Fitness (TFF) is discussed on pages 229-235 as it relates to resiliency and suicide prevention

Suicide in the Military Total Force Fitness (TFF) is discussed on pages 229-235 as it relates to resiliency and suicide prevention. Watch the “Never Leave a Marine Behind” video which…Continue readingSuicide in the Military Total Force Fitness (TFF) is discussed on pages 229-235 as it relates to resiliency and suicide prevention.

Reflect back on the case on Buddy Jackson representing Acute Stress Disorder. Despite experiencing the traumatic events of war, he managed to cope for a number of years before the…Continue readingReflect back on the case on Buddy Jackson representing Acute Stress Disorder