Category: Social Work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia

3 (1500 words)

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We talked about Evidence Based Practice (EBP) and ways that it is useful for our work with clients in modern day society. I want you to use the following readings to process how CBT/DBT works best for one of the populations in the listed articles:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia

Use the readings from the Theory In Practice folder to analyze ways that foundational psychotherapy and ego psychology has influenced our work with different client populations (i.e. the article chosen). What works? What doesnt work?

The reflection should include the following points:

• Explain your understanding of CBT and DBT. How has psychodynamic theory informed these more modern methodologies? How has the field evolved?
• Discuss your review of the chosen article and what worked best for that population.
• How do you think the field of social work is transforming older methods in practice to become more culturally relevant today?

atleast 2 references should be made from the readings and watchings*

article:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia

3 (1500 words)

APA Formatting -double-spaced 12pt. font

We talked about Evidence Based Practice (EBP) and ways that it is useful for our work with clients in modern day society. I want you to use the following readings to process how CBT/DBT works best for one of the populations in the listed articles:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia

Use the readings from the Theory In Practice folder to analyze ways that foundational psychotherapy and ego psychology has influenced our work with different client populations (i.e. the article chosen). What works? What doesnt work?

The reflection should include the following points:

• Explain your understanding of CBT and DBT. How has psychodynamic theory informed these more modern methodologies? How has the field evolved?
• Discuss your review of the chosen article and what worked best for that population.
• How do you think the field of social work is transforming older methods in practice to become more culturally relevant today?

atleast 2 references should be made from the readings and watchings*

article:

Organization Paper- “The Salvation Army”

Instructions

The purpose of the Organization Paper is to develop your analytical and critical thinking skills by examining and evaluating the structure, functions, and practices of an organization through the lens of organizational theories and critical perspectives discussed in the course. This assignment aims to deepen your understanding of how theoretical frameworks can be applied to real-world organizational contexts, enhancing your ability to critically assess and articulate the effectiveness and ethical implications of organizational practices.

In this assignment, you will explore and analyze an organization of your choice using organizational theories and critical perspectives discussed in the course. Your paper will demonstrate your ability to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world organizational contexts, critically assess the organization’s practices, and communicate your findings effectively using academic standards.

Instructions

1. Choose an Organization:

Select an organization that interests you. It can be a non-profit, governmental agency, private company, or any other type of organization. Ensure you can access sufficient information about its functions, goals, and operations.

2. Describe the Organization (5 points):

Provide a thorough description of the organization, including its primary functions and goals. Your description should give a clear and detailed overview of what the organization does and aims to achieve.

3. Choose and Describe Two Organizational Theories (8 points):

Select two organizational theories from your textbook that help explain the work environment, policies, procedures, and operations of the chosen organization.

Describe each theory separately, providing a comprehensive explanation supported by at least four additional sources besides your textbook. Ensure these sources deepen your understanding of the theory and its key terms.

4. Apply Theories to the Organization (8 points):

Explain how each theory helps to understand, explain, and predict the organizations work environment, policies, procedures, and operations.

Provide concrete examples from the organization to illustrate your points, using the terms and concepts from each theory accurately.

5. Critical Perspective Analysis (7 points):

Using the Critical Perspective (refer to Chapter 12), analyze how the organization may act or has acted as an oppressor to its employees and/or customers/clients.

Provide detailed analysis with clear examples and critical insights, demonstrating your ability to critically assess organizational practices.

6. Spelling, Grammar, Structure, and APA 7th edition (2 points):

Ensure your paper is well-written, free from spelling and grammatical errors, and well-structured.

Use APA 7th edition for in-text citations and the reference page. Include at least five different sources to support your analysis.

Submission Requirements

Your paper should be typed, double-spaced, and use a standard 12-point font (e.g., Times New Roman).

The paper should be between 5-7 pages, excluding the reference page.

Properly cite all sources in APA 7th edition, both in-text and on the reference page.

Submit your paper through the courses online submission portal by [insert due date].

In this assignment you will:

1) Select an area of interest within the field social work to research (field of interest, specific population/issue, and an evidenced-based intervention)

• E.g., Domestic violence / middle-aged, male offenders / male domestic violence toward women / Certified Batterer Intervention Programs (CBIPs)

2) Identify two peer-reviewed scholarly articles about this particular area of social work to research that are not older than 7 years from today’s date. Do not use websites, info sheet, or magazines.

• Once you have found two articles, download a PDF to upload with this assignment. The full article must be downloaded and submitted.
• Cite the two articles using APA 7 formatting. If not done correctly please know I’ll ask you to re-do it.
• Review how to correctly write your APA 7 sources: see videos in Orientation Modules to learn APA Reference Entries

NOTE: For your interview (Part II of future assignment) you’ll read the article before the interview to be better informed and well prepared to converse with the social worker. For the final paper, you’ll summarize the article’s findings in preparation to add to your final paper/write-up.

(Links to an external site.)

3) For each article, provide a 200 word written paragraph explaining the following:

• Why you chose this article
• How the article relates to your chosen topic
• Summarize the basic information contained in the article.
• Be sure to use APA 7 formatting including double-spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman Font, using 1″ margins. Reference example paper for formatting.

4) Based upon your review of the articles, design five – eight interview questions that you will use in Part II that enable you to gain a substantive understanding of the practice (skills of the social worker, goals of the agency, services of the agency, data supporting effectiveness of the services, etc.).

Topic

Imagine that you received a large grant to create a Violence Primary Prevention Program. Briefly answer the questions below about what type of program you would create, and then post the worksheet for your classmates to view. You can copy/paste your text into the discussion thread, or upload a file for review.

Feel free to complete the assignment with another classmate or two – if you do this, only one member needs to post the initial response (though other group members will need to post something in order to have access to the discussion board, so please just write a short post indicating who is posting for your group). Please answer all questions in your write-up. Responses should be no longer than two pages total.

1. Did you have any collaborators on this assignment? If so, who were they?
2. Name of Primary Prevention program.
3. What type of violence would you address?
4. What theory (or theories) are you using to frame why violence occurs?
5. Who would be the audience of the program and why this group?
6. What would be the main 23 messages you would deliver to this group and why
7. How would you deliver these messages, and why?
8. Why is this type of program important?

Responses: once the writing part is done, I will send the 2 peer post for you to respond too.

Please remember:

• Writing should be thoughtful, reflective, and should make connections with the assigned topic. You are expected to think critically and cite information from the readings including those found in the module and those assigned for the discussion.
• Where relevant, please incorporate readings into your response and remember to properly cite when using others’ words and/or ideas.

Topic: Understanding Group Psychotherapy with Irving Yalom: Outpatients, Part 2

Prompt: After viewing the group session (transcript attached)

(only watch 00:00 – 17:01), please answer the following question:

1. What advanced group facilitation skills did Yalom use, and how did Dr. Yalom collaborate with group members to use the group as an agent for change? What would you do differently?

Responses: once the writing part is done, I will send the 1 peer post for you to respond too.

Please Remember:

• Writing should be thoughtful, reflective, and should make connections with the assigned topic. You are expected to think critically and cite information from the readings including those found in the module and those assigned for the discussion.
• Writing must be supported by your readings and properly cited (authors last name and year of article). Do not use any direct quotes.
• Where relevant, please incorporate readings into your response and remember to properly cite when using others’ words and/or ideas.

Yalom, I.D. (2020). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy, 6th ed. Chapter 3 – Group Cohesiveness Chapter 5 The Therapist: Basic Tasks Chapter 6 The Therapist: Working in the Here and Now Chapter 10 In the Beginning

Topic: Understanding Group Psychotherapy with Irving Yalom: Outpatients, Part 2

Prompt: After viewing the group session (transcript attached)

(only watch 00:00 – 17:01), please answer the following questions:

1. What are your initial reactions to the group’s interaction with Dan? Do you think it was confrontational and/or conflict between group members? Please explain your answer and incorporate Pelech et al. (2016) and Yaloms ideas into your response.

Responses: once the writing part is done, I will send the 1 peer post for you to respond too.

Please Remember:

• Writing should be thoughtful, reflective, and should make connections with the assigned topic. You are expected to think critically and cite information from the readings including those found in the module and those assigned for the discussion.
• Writing must be supported by your readings and properly cited (authors last name and year of article). Do not use any direct quotes.
• Where relevant, please incorporate readings into your response and remember to properly cite when using others’ words and/or ideas.

Yalom, I.D. (2020). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy, 6th ed. Chapter 3 – Group Cohesiveness Chapter 5 The Therapist: Basic Tasks Chapter 6 The Therapist: Working in the Here and Now Chapter 10 In the Beginning

I need a 3 page paper with 7 references as a literature review. Instructions: Upon completing Worksheets 1, 2, and 3, you have identified a research question, inclusion and exclusion criteria, searched databases for literature, and have screened your studies for inclusion and exclusion into your study. For this assignment, you will write the first part of your final paper which will include a literature review, introducing your population, problem, intervention(s), and gaps in the knowledge in current research (i.e., why you are conducting this systematic review). Next, you will describe the methodology utilized to conduct your search and how many articles met inclusion criteria.

THE ASSIGNMENT TITLE IS THE QUESTION I AM ANSWERING WITH THIS PAPER, mainly seeing if you group ADHD kids in group activities with other ADHD kids will it build up their confidence to succeed, if there is not enough out there to write on covering that just use: are they better in group activities like sports than receiving individual therapy?

Example/Outline: Assignment Part 1: Literature Review and Methodology

This assignment covers the beginning sections of your paper, including the background, identification of gaps, research problem, and objectives of the review. These elements help set the context for the rest of the paper and provide a strong foundation for your argument.

NOTE: The literature review should not include any references/articles from your systematic search. This instead should be a literature review discussing the following information and setting the stage for why you needed to complete the systematic review on your topic. Please review some of the systematic review examples we have had in the course to understand how the literature review sets the stage for the systematic review. This section should be between 3-5 pages and include 7-10 references (again, not including any articles from your systematic search).

1. Introduction (Background and Context)
2. Overview of the Topic/Problem StatementDefinition: Begin by defining the key terms or concepts related to the topic of your review. For example, if the review is on “post-traumatic stress interventions,” briefly define what constitutes “post-traumatic stress” is.
3. Context: Provide background on the broader context of issue being reviewed. Why is this topic important in the current research landscape? What has led to increased attention on this topic in recent years (e.g., societal shifts, policy changes, emerging needs)?
4. These questions can guide you in this sectionHow many people are affected by this problem?
5. Why is this an important social problem?
6. How does this social problem impact other social issues or focal populations?
7. Why is your population an important one to study?
8. Significance of the TopicRelevance: Explain why the topic is significant and relevant to the social work field. How does it impact practice, policy, or research? Why should researchers and practitioners care about this topic? Provide statistics or recent trends.
9. Scope: Outline the scope of the literature review. Is it focused on a specific population, intervention, or geographical area? Defining the scope helps frame the subsequent search strategy and limits the literature pool.Describe the important concepts and research findings for related to your PICO question.
10. Describe the important concepts and research findings related to the population and issue
11. What other variables or social forces influence on the population and issue?
12. Describe what is known about your target population
13. Current State of ResearchHistorical Background: Provide a brief history or development of the intervention. How has the research evolved over time?
14. Current Findings: Summarize the major findings in the field related to your topic, making sure to touch on the most significant and recent contributions. This establishes the foundation for identifying gaps in knowledge.Identify consistent findings across studies on the various interventions addressing this issue- if there are multiple interventions- describe these various interventions (setting the stage for the next section)
15. Identification of Research Gaps
16. Unresolved Questions or IssuesIdentify areas in the literature where there are unanswered questions or issues that remain unresolved. For example, if a large body of literature exists on the effectiveness of a specific intervention, highlight areas that remain uncertain (e.g., “while numerous studies have examined the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for treating depression, few have considered its long-term impacts” or while numerous studies have examined the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for treating depression, there barriers to in-person therapy for those living in rural areas, leaving a gap in understanding what online CBT therapies are effective in treating depression).
17. Contradictory Findings or InconsistenciesDiscuss inconsistencies or contradictions in the research findings. Are there studies that show conflicting results? Highlight areas where studies disagree or where evidence appears mixed.
18. Example: While several studies report that aromatherapy interventions improve mental health outcomes, other studies suggest that they have minimal impact, especially for XYZ populations.
19. Methodological IssuesIdentify methodological limitations within existing research. Are studies in the field suffering from small sample sizes, biased sampling, or poor generalizability? Discuss any common weaknesses in the research methodologies used (e.g., lack of randomized controlled trials, low-quality surveys, etc.).
20. Understudied AreasPoint out any underexplored or neglected areas within the topic. Are certain populations, contexts, or interventions consistently left out of studies? Highlight gaps that might present an opportunity for further research.
21. Example: Although much of the research has focused on urban populations, rural communities remain underrepresented in studies on YOUR SPECIFIC mental health interventions.
22. Calls for Future ResearchBriefly reference any calls in the existing literature for further investigation. Are experts in the field suggesting specific research questions or topics that need to be explored?
23. Research Problem or Question
24. Clear Statement of the ProblemBased on the gaps identified, define the research problem that your review aims to address. What specific issue does the review attempt to tackle? How does your systematic review seek to contribute to filling the identified gaps?
25. Example: The lack of consensus on the long-term effectiveness of aromatherapy on mental health, particularly among youth populations, presents a significant research gap.
26. Importance of Addressing the ProblemJustify why it is important to address this research problem. What will be gained by synthesizing the existing literature and identifying areas for future research?
27. Example: Understanding the long-term impacts of these interventions is critical for improving service delivery and optimizing outcomes for vulnerable populations.
28. State your PICO question
29. Methodology
30. Inclusion CriteriaDefine the characteristics of the studies that are included in the review based on the research question.
31. Exclusion CriteriaDefine the studies that are excluded from your review
32. Search StrategyWhat databases and Boolean operations were utilized in your search
33. Screening/Selection processInitial number of articles found, number of articles excluded at title, abstract, and full text review, respectively.

Summary of Key Sections:

1. Introduction Background, significance, and current state of research.
2. Identification of Research Gaps Unresolved questions, contradictions, methodological weaknesses, and neglected areas.
3. Research Problem Clear problem statement and justification for addressing the issue, state your PICO question
4. Methodology-Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria, search strategy, and screening/selection process

Module 5 Case Study Vlog Assignment System Mapping: Domestic Violence and Co-Occurring Disorders What This Assignment Is In this assignment, you will present a case study using a short video (vlog) and a visual system map. You will explain how a person experiencing domestic violence and mental health and/or substance use concerns moves through forensic systems such as police, courts, jail or prison, treatment, and parole or probation. This assignment focuses on systems, not blaming individuals. What You Will Turn In You will submit two items: A visual system map (diagram) A recorded vlog explaining the case and the system map Both items must be uploaded to Canvas. Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Choose a Case Study Choose one of the case study options provided by your instructor. Do not use real people or real cases Use only the information from the case study prompt You may add reasonable details if needed, but keep the case realistic Step 2: Create a Visual System Map Your system map is a diagram that shows how the person moves through different systems. You may create your map using: PowerPoint Google Slides Canva Your system map MUST include: At least four systems, such as police, courts, jail or prison, treatment, probation or parole, and/or social services (housing, child welfare, etc.) Arrows showing movement between systems Labels showing where power or control appears, where the system helps or protects, and where the system fails or causes harm

After reading Reamer’s Making Difficult Decisions, summarize your thoughts. Your summary should be 2-3 pages in length. You should utilize the decision-making steps provided to outline your final decision if you were the social worker in the article.

Remember, this summary should be formatted in APA style, including a title page and a reference page.