Category: Family and child studies

  • Final project

    Power point Project on adult trauma that could be presented at a forum or conference. At least 6 scholarly research articles which includes a

    n annotated bibliography. Other requirements are noted on the file upload

  • Potlatch as Pedagogy – Reflective Essay

    Book: Potlatch as Pedagogy: Learning Through Ceremony by Robert Davidson and Sara Florence Davidson

    Details:

    Your assignment must be completed in formal APA style including a title page and reference page. The title page, reference page, and any appendices do not count towards the 8 page maximum length.

    1.Locating Oneself: 1 page double-spaced (250 words) maximum

    Describe how you came to be living on these lands at this time. As feels comfortable, describe your familys relationships to these lands. Share something that you value about the land that you live on and how this appreciation guides how you live within these lands with an ethic of care and responsibility (for example, a favourite spot to go hiking, a quiet stream very few people know about behind a housing development, your favourite tree, etc.)

    2.Emergent ideas about change: 1 page double-spaced (250 words) maximum

    CYCC 3520 is all about how we walk alongside children, youth and families as they engage in planned change. Our understanding about change is shaped by our prior learning (in CYC or an allied profession), our life experiences with change, our histories, and our beliefs about the world. In a few paragraphs, share some of your ideas about how change happens, when change happens, and what you believe your role is as a CYC in supporting children and youth to change. Please explicitly discuss how your own experiences with change, personally and professionally shape how you approach your work as a CYC practitioner.

    3.Reflections on Potlatch as Pedagogy: 3-4 pages double-spaced (750-1000 words)

    For each of the seven chapters in the book, describe a key learning that connects to and enriches your understanding of how we can walk alongside children, youth, and families in the process of change. Explicitly connect the teachings from the book to your own experiences and ideas about change.

    4.Summary of learning from Potlatch as Pedagogy: 2 pages double-spaced (500 words) maximum

    Conclude your assignment by responding to the following questions.

    1. What is the most impactful teaching that you carry with you from Potlatch as Pedagogy? Explain how and why this teaching matters to you.
    2. What are two concrete ideas or practices you will integrate into your CYC practice because of the teachings you described in Question 1?
    3. What questions has this book sparked for you about processes of change in CYC. Please write at least two juicy questions. A juicy question is not easily answered, is open-ended (cannot be answered with yes or no) and prompts the reader to think deeply about the issue the question raises.

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  • Family Impact Lens | Family Policy and Law

    Purpose:

    To practice applying the Family Impact Lens to real-world policies and programs.

    Part A: Policy Analysis

    Select a local or state law or policy that affects families in your community. Using the

    , analyze whether the policy has a positive, neutral, or negative impact on families. Fill out the checklist and submit the file as a part of your assignment. In your analysis:

    • Briefly describe the policy
    • Identify which families benefit and which may be disadvantaged
    • Explain how family structure, resources, or circumstances shape the policys impact

    Part B: Community Programs

    Using local government or nonprofit websites, identify three programs that intentionally use a family-focused approach.

    Local to Me: Cleveland, Ohio

    For each program, provide:

    • Program name
    • Location (city and state)
    • A brief explanation of how you know the program uses a family-focused approach

    If you cannot locate three programs in your immediate community, expand your search to the state level.

    Submission:

    Upload your completed checklist and written responses by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): fi_checklist_0712.pdf

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  • Genogram Individual Assignment

    Instructions

    For this assignment, you will create your own family genogram. You will need to include the following for this assignment:

    • A three-generation family genogram, including all members and genders (including children), family relationships, any relationship comments, emotional relationships, and lifespan.
    • Notate any additional significant physiological, psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues (i.e. domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse, homelessness, criminal behavior/incarceration, etc.)
    • Include a 1-2 page discussion addressing the following:
    • What patterns do you see in your own family of origin?
    • How have these patterns affected family members (or yourself)?
    • Is it good practice for family therapists to experience creating a genogram? Why/why not?

    You will need to use references to assist you in completing your genogram. There is a video posted under this week’s folder that will help you, as well as additional external references. You can also choose to explore various websites to assist you in creating your digital genogram. One such site would be Genopro.

    HERE IS A VIDEO LINK YOU CAN WATCH Create Your Genogram

    TEXTBOOK-reference for your textbook for this course is:

    Goldenberg, I., Stanton, M., & Goldenberg, H. (2017). Family therapy: An overview (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.

    If you are using the Cengage digital access option for your textbook, the attached guide and/or may be helpful. Note that you need to search by the authors and/or title above regardless of the examples shown in the guide and the video.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): genogram-symbols.pdf

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  • Separation, Divorce, Adoption

    Directions: Create a collection of resources you could share with children and families to provide support for common social issues they may face. Complete each handout as we cover topics in class. Do not wait until the last week to begin this project. You will create a parent handout for each topic listed. Each handout will include a total of THREE resource agencies (2 local, 1 state/national) and TWO children’s books. You may create a single document with page breaks or upload individual handouts. Handouts should include a title and supporting graphic(s). The handout should be attractive, professional, free of spelling and grammar errors. It should also be parent friendly and include all required information listed below. See the attached rubric for grading specifics. For EACH category, list 2 local agencies (within 50 miles) AND 1 state/national agency available to help families. Each resource must include the following: The name of the organization or agency The address and phone number Contact person (if applicable) A link to the website A brief description of services List 2 childrens books that could be used to help children understand that they are not alone in their struggles. List the title and author of the book and write a summary of each book. Books should be appropriate for children. Separation, Divorce, Adoption

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Parent Resource File Rubric(1) – Tagged (1).pdf

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  • Applying Various Perspectives to a Real Family

    This guide will describe the requirements for your first paper. Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    1. Describe a real-world family while protecting their identities,
    2. Apply structural-functionalism theory to the family,
    3. Apply family systems theory to the family,
    4. Consider how these theories are distinct from or similar to your own personal perspective,
    5. Paraphrase to communicate an overall message without using direct quotes,
    6. Utilize the basic elements of APA Style, and

    The paper should have a logical and predictable flow. This is a hallmark of APA Style, and you will notice that most journal articles in our field follow a predictable pattern (abstract, introduction/background, purpose of the study, sample, procedure/methods, etc.). You are writing an essay and not summarizing a research study. However, your paper should still have a logical, predictable flow. This is the organization that is required for this paper (but you should NOT include subtitles):

    1. Introduction: Brief (5 sentences) introduction paragraph that explains how families can be viewed from various perspectives and that ends with a goal/thesis/purpose statement detailing the objective of the paper (1/2 of a page)
    2. Family Description: Describe the family system. Be sure to explicitly state that the names of family members have been changed to protect their privacy, and be sure to omit any identifying information (like the name of a place of employment or school) (2 pages). Here are a few questions to help you generate ideas for the family description. Please do not repeat these questions in the paper. Instead, use them to create a narrative story about the family.
    3. Who is in the family? What are their approximate ages?
    4. What are their characteristics individually and as a family unit? What are they like?
    5. What is a typical day or week like in this family? What is the familys typical routine like (if they have one)? Does the routine seem to be working well? Why or why not?
    6. What roles do family members play? Do they seem to work well for the family? Why or why not?
    7. What is the quality of each family members relationships with other family members?
    8. What outside pressures are they facing that influence the family?
    9. What supports from the environment help the family?
    10. What are their interactions like with people outside of the family?
    11. Theory Application: In your own words (2 pages):
    12. Summarize structural-functionalism theory. Then, explain how a structural-functionalism theorist might view this particular family. Is the familys life consistent or inconsistent with the assumptions of the structural-functionalism theory? Explain why or why not.
    13. Summarize family systems theory. Then, explain how a family systems theorist might view the family. Is the familys life consistent or inconsistent with the assumptions of the family systems theory. Explain why or why not.
    14. Conclusion: (1/2 page)Explain which theory you believe best aligns with the family, highlighting specific characteristics of each theory. Then, compare and contrast the theories with your opinion. How would you rate the quality of this family, in your opinion? Explain how your opinion is similar to or distinct from the structural-functionalism theory and family systems theory. Explain why it might be helpful for professionals to consider multiple viewpoints when conducting research about or working with families in todays society.

    How should the paper be formatted?

    Should you pursue advanced coursework in this field (especially if you pursue a graduate program), you will be exposed to the many formatting rules within APA Style. For our purposes in this course, we will focus only on formatting the title page, the in-text citations, and the reference page. To help you, I am providing a template because I want your primary focus to be on learning how to write in a manner that paraphrases appropriately and that clearly distinguishes your opinions/personal experiences from scientific facts or sources. I do not want you to be so distracted by the formatting that you miss the main point of the assignment.

    Here are some formatting rules that I will require you to follow:

    • 12-point font (Times New Roman, Cambria, or Calibri)
    • Double spacing (and only double spacing) throughout the entire document
    • Separate paragraphs (your paper should not consist of one long paragraph)
    • APA Style title page, reference page, and in-text citations
    1. Introduction
    • Hook: Grab your reader’s attention with a question, fact, or story.
    • Background: Briefly explain the topic so that your reader understands it.
    • Thesis Statement: Write one sentence that clearly states the main point of your entire essay.
    1. Body Paragraph
    • Topic sentence: Write a sentence that states the main idea of this paragraph.
    • Evidence: Write down the key facts, examples, or quotes you will use to support this idea.
    1. Conclusion
    • Restate thesis: Reword your main point in a new way.
    • Summary: Briefly remind the reader of your main ideas from the body paragraphs.
    • Final thought: End with a strong closing statement.
  • BookMark

    Alright sis lets put this ALL together so you can explain it clearly to your helper without confusion.

    Heres exactly what to say and do:

    WHAT WE ARE DOING

    We are creating a bookmark on full-size paper (lined or blank) about:

    Play, Children, and Parenting

    This bookmark must:

    • Include notes from ALL 5 required videos/articles
    • Include the BONUS reading (for extra credit)
    • Have prompts, highlights, and observations
    • Be neat and organized
    • Include a picture or two
    • Be turned in as a photo

    STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR HELPER

    STEP 1: Get Materials

    • One full sheet of paper (regular notebook or printer paper)
    • Pencil or pen
    • Markers or colored pens (optional but looks nice)
    • Phone to take pictures at the end

    STEP 2: Fold the Paper

    Fold the paper lengthwise (hot dog style) so it looks like a long bookmark.

    You will write on the front and back.

    WHAT TO WRITE (FRONT SIDE)

    At the top, write a title:

    Play Is More Than Just Fun!

    Then neatly write these short notes:

    Stuart Brown TED Talk

    Play builds creativity and problem-solving skills.

    Lack of play can affect emotional health.

    Play is important for adults too.

    10 Things Every Parent Should Know (NAEYC)

    Children learn academic skills through pretend play.

    Play reduces stress and anxiety.

    Play builds social skills like sharing and cooperation.

    IPA Porch Play Chat

    Parents should engage in play with children.

    Play connects home and school learning.

    Children need time and space to freely play.

    BACK SIDE

    The Power of Play (Zero to Three)

    Play builds strong brain connections.

    Helps with focus and self-control (executive function).

    Adults should guide play, not control it.

    The Case of Brain Science & Guided Play

    Guided play mixes structure and freedom.

    Adults ask open-ended questions.

    Play supports language and cognitive growth.

    Bonus AAP Article

    Pediatricians recommend play for healthy development.

    Play strengthens parent-child bonding.

    Play supports long-term emotional growth.

    PERSONAL REFLECTION (At the Bottom)

    Write something like this:

    Play is not just something children do to pass time. It is how they learn, grow, manage stress, and build important life skills. After learning about play this week, I understand that play is a major part of healthy child development.

    DO WE ADD PICTURES?

    YES.

    Add:

    • A small drawing of kids playing outside
    • A brain with arrows (to show brain development)
    • A parent and child playing peek-a-boo
    • Or a playground

    Keep it simple. It does NOT have to be fancy.

    FINAL STEP

    Take 12 clear pictures:

    • One of the front
    • One of the back

    Make sure:

    • Writing is readable
    • Entire bookmark is visible
    • Good lighting

    Then upload to Dropbox.

    Thats it.

    Simple. Clean. Covers all 5 sources. Includes bonus. Personal reflection included.

  • Human Services- Problem Solving Exercise Assignment wk#5

    Instructions

    For this assignment you will be writing a session plan for a psychoeducational group in which you are teaching the 6-step problem-solving method to the clients. For this you will write out what you will say and what the client responses may be. Pick a problem. It can be anything you want, and you can use the problem you talked about in the questions earlier. For the script you will:

    1. Introduce the 6-step problem solving method, explain why this is being taught (think about what the benefit of using this process is)
    2. Use a problem to go through the steps of the process
    3. Your group does not have a consensus on the strategy, what will you do?
    4. Do a follow up session. This will be another day in which you do step 5. Evaluate the decision based on what you did in #3.

    Your group should have at least 3 clients and responses from all three need to be included. Example:

    Leader: Today we are going to talk about problem solving.

    Client 1: We all have a lot of those.

    Client 2: I have a problem I need to work out.

    Client 3: We dont have time to solve all your problems.

    That is for illustration purposes, you dont have to put attitude into your clients

  • Human Services- Problem Solving Exercise Assignment wk#5

    Instructions

    For this assignment you will be writing a session plan for a psychoeducational group in which you are teaching the 6-step problem-solving method to the clients. For this you will write out what you will say and what the client responses may be. Pick a problem. It can be anything you want, and you can use the problem you talked about in the questions earlier. For the script you will:

    1. Introduce the 6-step problem solving method, explain why this is being taught (think about what the benefit of using this process is)
    2. Use a problem to go through the steps of the process
    3. Your group does not have a consensus on the strategy, what will you do?
    4. Do a follow up session. This will be another day in which you do step 5. Evaluate the decision based on what you did in #3.

    Your group should have at least 3 clients and responses from all three need to be included. Example:

    Leader: Today we are going to talk about problem solving.

    Client 1: We all have a lot of those.

    Client 2: I have a problem I need to work out.

    Client 3: We dont have time to solve all your problems.

    That is for illustration purposes, you dont have to put attitude into your clients

  • Child care affordability and labor conditions in early child…

    CARES Peer Review Feedback Template IND101 Writer: Reviewer: Tips to remember while reviewing: Note: The least helpful comment to receive from a peer reviewer is “It looks good to me.” Focus most of your attention on Higher Order Concerns: thesis, audience, purpose, organization, use of evidence Only address Lower Order Concerns sparingly: sentence structure, punctuation, word choice, spelling, formatting Make comments in spirit of helpfulness. Take comments in spirit of helpfulness. Congratulate What does the writer do well? (List one or more aspects.) Ask clarifying questions Part 1: What part(s) of the introduction or outline were confusing or left you with questions? Why? Part 2: What suggestions (three or fewer) do you have for revising the unclear parts? (E.g. clarify the thesis, add stronger topic sentences, proofread, change or add sources, etc.) Request more What arguments or pieces of information would you like to know more about that can enhance the paper? Evaluate its value What specific evidence did not work in this assignment (e.g. doesnt support the thesis) or could be moved to be more effective? Summarize Overall, what new information have you learned or how are you thinking differently after this reading?

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): IND101 Milestone 5 Template updated (12).docx

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