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You will now develop a business proposal for an organization to encourage it to adopt a positive framework for building a vibrant community for any age or stage in life, including active adults. You will draw from your knowledge of the historical underpinnings of the field, key concepts of positive psychology, and potential future directions for positive aging as you create this proposal. Research from the three pillars (positive emotions, positive traits, and positive institutions) will guide you as you formulate a plan to overhaul the current organizational model. You will create the proposal based on the Serenbe Community, Carefree Cove, and any other communities you may research.

• Based on your research, explain what constitutes positive living and aging in a community.
• Assess how people can live and age in a positive fashion, living within intergenerational communities.
• Provide recommendations for your participants to increase their positive aging based on the Serenbe Model.
• Build an argument for creating a vibrant community based on positive psychology research and describe the elements needed.
• Include an Appendix detailing all the extra amenities, activities, and resources your community would offer to differentiate it from the competition. This appendix may also serve as a handout to use to attract potential residents.

Length: 12-15 pages, not including title and reference pages

References: Include a minimum of seven scholarly resources

Akinci, Z. S., Delcls-Ali, X., Vich, G., Salvo, D., Ibarluzea, J., & Miralles-Guasch, C. (2022). How different are objective operationalizations of walkability for older adults compared to the general population? A systematic review. BMC Geriatrics, 22(1), Article 322.

Carrera, L. (2023). Active aging and urban policies: The space as an instrument for an inclusive and sustainable city. Frontiers in Sociology, 8, Article 1257926.

Henry, J. D., Coundouris, S. P., Mead, J., Thompson, B., Hubbard, R. E., & Grainger, S. A. (2022). Social frailty in late adulthood: Social cognitive and psychological well-being correlates. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 78(1), 8796.

Krk Srer, H., Ulusal, F., & Borazan, N. G. (2024). Assessment of positive psychology interventions for elderly individuals from a gerontological perspective. Current Approaches in Psychiatry, 17(1), 133139.

Salmistu, S., & Kotval, Z. (2023). Spatial interventions and built environment features in developing age-friendly communities from the perspective of urban planning and design. Cities, 141, 104417.

van Zyl, L. E., Gaffaney, J., van der Vaart, L., Dik, B. J., & Donaldson, S. I. (2023). The critiques and criticisms of positive psychology: A systematic review. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 19(2), 130.

6. Healthcare as a Moral Right

• Analyze whether healthcare should be considered a moral right.
• Evaluate libertarian and egalitarian perspectives on healthcare access, including arguments for and against a decent minimum of healthcare for all.
• Argue which approach better aligns with principles of justice and human dignity.

Essay Requirements:

• Word Count: Your essay must be between 1,8002,250 words.
• Formatting & Citation: Follow MLA guidelines, including proper in-text citations and a works cited page. The only deviation from MLA formatting is that you should not include your name in the essay heading or file name to support anonymous grading.
• Sources: Use the course textbook and at least two reputable external sources. Suggested sources include:

Instructions for Writing Your Essay:

1. Select a Topic: Select one of the six topics below. Each topic requires you to analyze key arguments and develop your own position.
2. Understand the Argument: Begin by explaining the relevant argument or philosophical concept. For example, if discussing Singers argument for animal rights, identify its premises (supporting reasons) and conclusion. Outline the philosophers reasoning in detail before presenting your own view.
3. State Your Thesis: Your thesis statement should clearly answer the main question of the prompt and appear in the introduction of your essay. For instance:

• Kantian ethics provides a more robust foundation for moral reasoning than natural law theory because it does not depend on controversial assumptions about human nature or teleology, and it offers clear principles for evaluating moral actions through the categorical imperative.

1. Develop Your Argument:

• Support your thesis with logical reasoning, evidence, and examples.
• Use at least two sources in addition to the textbook, citing them properly in MLA format.

1. Engage with Counterarguments:

• Address objections or alternative viewpoints.
• Explain why your position is stronger or more plausible.

1. Conclude Thoughtfully: Reflect on the broader implications of your argument. Avoid simply repeating your thesis; instead, consider what your analysis reveals about the topic.
2. Organize Your Paper:

• Introduction: Clearly state your thesis and briefly outline your essay structure.
• Body Paragraphs: Develop your argument step by step, with each paragraph focusing on one main idea.
• Conclusion: Summarize your argument and reflect on its significance.

Not permitted:

• Using AI to write sentences, paragraphs, or the essay itself.
• Asking AI to rewrite or rephrase your draft.
• Copying AI-generated content into your essay as if it were your own.

AI Statement Requirement:

At the end of your essay, you must include a short AI statement in a separate section labeled AI Use Statement. Even if you did not use AI, you should write: I did not use AI for this assignment.

PLEASE USE HEADINGS AND/OR SUBHEADINGS

Alex Case Study

Alex is a 15-year-old biracial male whose father is from Puerto Rico and mother is African American. Over the course of his life, Alex has struggled with his identity and how to fit in with his peers. Alex has always attended private Christian schools and is now in 9th grade at a local Christian Academy. He was shocked and hurt when he did not get into the high school most of his peers did after completing 8th grade and it has been a difficult adjustment to integrate with a new set of peers. Early into his freshman year, he was introduced to marijuana by some of his school mates. Initially, he declined to smoke weed but as his discomfort in his new environment grew and he felt more isolated, he eventually began using it. In his previous school system, he was one of the few non-white students but because he had a few close friends, he was able to brush off feeling like he never really fit in. One weekend during the spring, he attended a party and the police were called and issued drug possession charges to all the minors in attendance. Once the school found out, they suspended Alex and his reinstatement was incumbent on registering for a drug and alcohol treatment program. Alex was also placed on county juvenile probation and required to complete regular drug screenings. Alex was feeling depressed because using marijuana helped him to feel like he fit in. The old issues of not being white or black enough faded away when he was getting high with friends. Now hes back to feeling in no mans land.

Meanwhile, the reaction at home has been tough for Alex. He has always felt disconnected in the relationship with his father, who seemed like he was working all the time and had little time for Alex and his childish concerns. His mom has always been a constant figure in his life, but has run the house with a firm hand and was someone Alex always tried to avoid getting in trouble with out of fear of how she might come down on him. Her reaction so far has been theres always a problem with you and now look at how youve disgraced our Christian family! Alexs younger brother, Pete (age 12) has always seemed to be the golden child who could do no wrong. Alex wondered why things were always so difficult for him and easy for his brother. He was feeling misunderstood and unsupported at every turn. His friends were ignoring him, his school seemed unsympathetic to his situation, his dad barked at him and went back into his work, his mom installed a lot of punishments and restrictions, and now the legal system was bearing down on him. He was starting to check out emotionally and began wondering if life was worth it.

Based on your reading of a particular FST model in our textbooks or being discussed in class, develop a 1-2-page (single-spaced) paper applying the specific theory to the familys case and outlining a brief treatment plan – practically applying the theory techniques of both family assessment and clinical intervention.

The paper should include five LABELED sections based on the specific FST theory:

1. Key Problems of the Family
2. Primary Goals in Therapy
3. Conditions for Change
4. Family Assessment
5. Treatment Plan (Early, Middle, & Late Phases)

Books:

Nichols, M.P. & Davis, S.D. (2021). Family therapy: Concepts and methods, 12th Edition. Hoboken, NJ: Pearson.

Gehart, D. R., & Tuttle, A. R. (2003). Theory-Based treatment planning for marriage and family therapists. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole

McGowin, E.H. (2025). Households of faith: Practicing family in the kingdom of God. Intervarsity Press.

The first section, which should be about five (5) pages, you should choose one or more issues with which you struggle and provide evidence that you understand this/these theoretically from 2 theories. For your paper to be the best it can be, you should choose something that is especially pertinent and meaningful for you. For example, suppose you have tried for years to quit smoking cigarettes. You should explain how this issue has been a challenge in your life (e.g., concerns from friends and family, health, risks, cost factors), and then explore it from several theories (e.g., psychodynamic, behavioral, feminist). What would each theory state about the origin of this problem and how might each understand its development and maintenance? Lastly, how would both theories recommend you combat this problem? You need to include two sample Interactions (one for each theory) between the counselor and the client (approximately one double-spaced pages). You may use any theories covered in the text (see me if you want to include theories not covered in the text). You may need to read ahead since this paper is due halfway through the course.

The “Right to Commit Suicide” Debate

• Do you agree or disagree that individuals have the right to end their lives?
• Are there specific circumstances where suicide may be acceptable or unacceptable (e.g., terminal illness, mental illness, assisted suicide)?
• Provide ethical, legal, and psychological perspectives to support your stance.
• Use Times New Roman, 12-pt font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.
• Include a title page and a reference page in APA format.