Category: Social Work

You are a professional with expertise in prenatal and postnatal development. You have been invited to address an audience of other professionals and parents about a specific issue. Choose one of the following scenarios as the basis for your presentation: Postpartum maternal depression: The impact on early postnatal attachment. A local agency to support teen mothers in an urban, low-SES (socioeconomic status) area has asked you to provide a presentation on postpartum maternal depression to its support staff. The group is particularly interested in learning more about the impact of postpartum maternal depression on early postnatal attachment and would like suggestions for empirically supported interventions or prevention strategies for their target population. Premature birth: The impact on parenting practices. A group of nurses working in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has seen an increase in premature births among African American women. They have invited you to talk about common challenges related to preterm births within this population and the effects on parenting practices. Additionally, the group is interested in learning about empirically supported interventions or prevention strategies for a NICU setting. Hospital births versus home births: The impact on birth outcomes. A group of expectant mothers in an affluent area has requested that their hospital provide a presentation on hospital versus home births so they can better understand the risks and benefits of each for the mother and infant. The group is also seeking best-practice suggestions to promote positive outcomes. Deliverables Your assignment is divided into two parts: Part 1: Written Paper Reflecting Research Identify the scenario you have chosen and develop a 57 page paper on your selected topic, supporting your ideas with current scholarly research that fully explores the topic. This paper will provide the basis for you to explain the impact of the issue on the infant, family, and society. Include: An examination of how the specific issue affects cognitive, social, emotional, or physical development in early childhood and beyond. An analysis of major theories or recent research related to a selected topic that considers the influence of biology and the environment, health, education, and individual and cultural influences on development. An application of child development theory and research in recommending appropriate responses or interventions to a child’s evolving needs in school, home, and community while considering unique cultural factors relevant in those contexts. Part 2: Presentation Speaker’s Notes Drawing on your research in Part 1, prepare two pages of speaker’s notes directed at your audience of parents and professionals in which you: Describe the topic of the presentation and its significance to the audience. Analyze the impact of the issue on the infant, family, and society while considering individual and cultural differences and any potential health disparities. Recommend best practices for the health of newborns or infants. Your speaker’s notes should comprise two typed, double-spaced pages. This part does not need APA in-text referencing, but you may refer to important scholarly sources to support your ideas. Remember to consider the level of understanding the audience may have on the topic, avoiding jargon and providing an appropriate level of detail. This presentation must have objective support but does not need to be formal in tone; you may use first-person voice. Additional Requirements Your submission for this assignment should be a total of 79 pages for Parts 1 and 2. Part 1 Length: 57 typed, double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points. References: Include a minimum of six academic, peer-reviewed resources. APA style and formatting: Format the references and in-text citations according to the current APA style and formatting guidelines. Use the MEAL Plan document to organize the content and include APA headings and subheadings. See Evidence and APA. Written communication: Use the accepted form and style of the psychological professions, employing grammar, punctuation, and mechanics expected of graduate-level composition and expression. Part 2 Length: Two typed, double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points. Written communication: Written communication should be clearly organized, free of jargon, and written with parents and fellow professionals in mind.

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate how theoretical frameworks and clinical applications have shaped the literature on trauma and the classification of trauma and stereo-related disorders. Using your knowledge of theoretical frameworks and clinical applications you have acquired throughout this course, discuss the nosology of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Specifically, describe the history, current models, and proposed changes to the nosology of traumatic stress.

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:

• CO 5: Critically evaluate the conceptual and methodological approaches of published research and its applicability to community-based clinical populations, the DSM-IV and DSM-5 conceptualizations of trauma-related disorders, and the cultural meaning of these experiences.

Total Points Possible

This assignment is worth 200 points.

Due Date

You are to submit a written paper by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT, at the end of this module.

Requirements

1. The Guided Essay 3 assignment is worth 200 points and will be graded on use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.
2. Create your essay using Microsoft Word (a part of Microsoft Office), which is the required format for all Chamberlain College documents. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx”
3. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your assignment may be posted under the Q & A Forum.
4. The length of the exercise is to be no less than 3 pages and no greater than 5 pages excluding title page and reference pages.
5. APA format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headings (upper and lower case, centered, boldface):
6. Note: Introduction – Write an introduction but do not use “Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.

Guidelines

Read the following article:

Guina, J., Baker, M., Stinson, K., Maust, J., Coles, J., & Broderick, P. (2017). Should Posttraumatic Stress Be a Disorder or a Specifier? Towards Improved Nosology Within the DSM Categorical Classification System. Current Psychiatry Reports, 19 (10), p. 66.

Write a 3-5 page essay addressing the following components (use level 1 headings to organize your essay):

1. Describe the history of trauma-related nosology, citing from at least one additional source for completeness.
2. Describe proposals for future trauma-related nosology, including changes to definitions, symptoms, subtypes, disorders, and models.
3. Describe the challenges of categorizing trauma and its relationship to other mental disorders, citing from at least two additional sources for completeness.

Grading Criteria

Your assignment will be graded based on the following criteria:

CriteriaDescriptionIntroduction (10 Points)Provide a short introduction related to the purpose of the paperComponent 1 (50 points)Completely address component 1 as described aboveComponent 2 (50 points)Completely address component 2 as described aboveComponent 3 (50 points)Completely address component 3 as described aboveAdditional Sources (15 points)Include a minimum of 3 additional sources as indicated above to support components (one additional source to address component 1 and two additional sources to address component 3)Clarity of Writing (10 points)Present information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (NO errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation)APA Style (15 points)Paper adheres to APA format guidelines, including title page, body (organization and citations), and reference pageTotal (200 points)A quality essay will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

From the NASW Code of Ethics Revised in 2021, language focuses on the importance of professional self care. Professional self-care is paramount for competent and ethical social work practice. Professional demands, challenging workplace climates, and exposure to trauma warrant that social

workers maintain personal and professional health, safety, and integrity. Social work organizations, agencies, and educational institutions are encouraged to promote organizational policies, practices, and materials to support social workers self-care. (NASW Code of Ethics, 2021).

In this 1-2 page assignment, students are asked to describe specific, detailed and concrete strategies for their professional self-care and prevention of the predictable occupational hazards that may exist in the helping professions. These strategies include personal (physical, emotional, spiritual, relational) organizational, peer based, group and systems advocacy strategies to maintain your competent and ethical practice. The plan can include an acknowledgement of information the student has gained through self assessment of their current level of self care/well-being that are available in the course, and challenges to this that are present from their observations in the internship setting. The plan should describe present challenges to this well-being that the student may encounter in their social work practice, how they will continue to assess/understand if they are experiencing stress at various levels, and what interventions they will engage in that moment at several levels of practice. Format can be informal, use bullet points, grid or essay format, and should maintain APA guidelines, and include resources that inform your strategies.

please explain thoroughly with No AI or plagiarism

This assignment helps you practice how social workers understand and assess mental health conditionsnot just identify a diagnosis.

You will:

• Research one clinical syndrome
• Create a brief case study that illustrates the syndrome
• Apply an ecological and social work perspective
• Begin thinking about services, ethics, and advocacy

This assignment prepares you for field work, clinical practice, and Case Analysis II.

STEP 1: CHOOSE A CLINICAL SYNDROME

To avoid multiple presentations on the same topic, you will randomly choose a clinical syndrome (for example: Agoraphobia, Depression, PTSD).

It is my hope that it will be one of interest or one that you expect to encounter in social work practice.

You may not switch your topic with a peer.

STEP 2: CREATE A SHORT CASE STUDY ( 2 Pages)

Your case study should clearly show how the syndrome presents in a real person.

You may use:

• A field placement case (must be fully de-identified)
• A published or online case
• A fictional or composite case
• A well-known case from the news

Your case should include:

• Client background
• Presenting problem
• Social, cultural, and environmental factors
• Strengths and challenges

STEP 3: ANALYZE THE SYNDROME

(Use headings to organize your paper)

A. Understanding the Syndrome

• How has this syndrome been understood historically?
• What biological factors are associated with it?
• Are medications used to treat it?
• If yes, how do they work in the body?
• What other disorders or medical conditions look similar?
• How would a clinician tell the difference?

B. Prevalence and Diversity

• How common is this syndrome?
• Include gender differences
• Include cross-cultural considerations
• How does the syndrome show up differently across populations?

C. Explaining the Syndrome

• How would you explain this condition to a non-clinical audience?
• What educational resources could help clients understand it?
• What stigma or shame might affect help-seeking?

D. Social Work Assessment and Services

• What services are needed to address this syndrome?
• Identify:
• Local or community resources
• A continuum of care
• How would services differ for:
• Mild or short-term symptoms?
• Severe or long-term symptoms?

E. Strengths, Ethics, and Advocacy

• What strengths and resilience factors should be assessed?
• How can family or natural supports be involved?
• What ethical issues might arise?
• How can social workers promote advocacy, empowerment, and social justice?
• How would the worker or agency evaluate whether services are effective?

1. Write the methodology chapter .Use the existing text as the base .
2. Rewrite the sentences in own academic voice, as the text is AI generated.
3. Add explanations, examples, and references.
4. Reach the required length naturally
5. use the mentioned references and other sources!

his week, we learned how to identify practice-based problems and turn them into clear, ethical research questions. Share your thoughts about how to keep client needs, cultural contexts, and ethical principles at the center of your questions. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Think of a social problem you are passionate about. How might you turn that into a research question?
• What are the risks of designing a research question that is too broad, too narrow, or not grounded in the lived experiences of clients? How can social work values guide you in formulating ethical and relevant research questions?
• Share what in this week’s content you found to be of most interest related to your social work practice, your professional development, and/or academic journey. How might you use this information?

Each person will facilitate a 15-minute discussion during the semester, bringing in a current and primary artifact of interest thats relevant to mental health policy. This assignment will develop presenter’s ability to identify and critically analyze policy, narratives, and media through an anti-oppressive and liberatory lens, and translate insights into actionable implications for practice, advocacy, and social change.

Students may present:

• A policy or legislation (local, state, federal, or global)
• A regulation related to mental health programming
• A media piece (news article, podcast episode, documentary clip, op-ed, etc.)
• Research or think-tank report
• A budget decision or funding shift
• A movement or organizing campaign
• A court ruling
• A first-person or lived-experience narrative tied to policy

Please choose one.

NYC-based and/or relevant to your practicum setting is encouraged!

The 15-minute facilitation structure will include a 5x5x5 presenting the artifact, reflection and analysis (including a social justice and anti-oppressive practice lens), practice implications, and discussion prompts.

Speaker notes attached to each side, please.

The two theories to be used for essay are Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

also please thoroughly explain each style

*Please No AI or Plagiarism

• Discuss mental health as a social problem in your community. Then, analyze at least one policy presented in Chapter 10 of Jansson (2019), resulting in a strategy for advocacy using available resources. Identify the cross-system collaborators and stakeholders needed to engage in the advocacy strategy.