Category: Social Work

Within 1-2 sentences, develop a values statement that reflects your personal values and beliefs for your life. Next, select a news article (from a reputable source, i.e., Associated Press) from the past year related to a social problem of interest to you. You will rationally explain the social problems connection to social work. Add the article that you chose for your paper on your reference list or 20% will be taken off this assignment. Write a 5-page paper, excluding title and reference pages, in which you explore your own personal value system, the social problem, and how it fits with National Association of Social Workers (NASW) values and ethics. Upload the paper via Turnitin in Canvas. The paper should address the following:

Present your values statement with a description of your core values (1 page)

Where/how did you learn these values? What are some of the life messages that your parents, grandparents or other caregivers shared with you? What are some of the life messages shared in? How can these messages direct you in social work practice? (less than 1 page)

In what areas do your values agree with the National Association Social Workers (NASW) values (see NASW Code of Ethics: Ethical Principles)? (1 page)

In what areas do your values diverge from social work values? (1 page)

Summarize the social problem from your selected article (less than 1 page). What population is impacted by this problem? What are the main issues experienced by those impacted by this problem?

How do your core values impact your ability to work with the population identified as impacted by the social problem ? (less than 1 page)

How might any areas of difference between your values and social work values affect your ability to practice social work? (less than 1 page)

Select 2

-3 articles (no older than 5 years) that identify a potential ethical dilemma impacting schools today and use the decision-making process model to expound on:

professional responsibility,

analysis of the dilemma,

whom you would seek consultation from (admin., supervisor, community etc.) and

why, course of action and your reflection of how this dilemma challenges your professional values

(reference professional values on pg. 38) and personal values.

WILL UPLOAD PG.38 SOON

Post your initial response to the following: After learning about Stephanie, imagine that you had been the school social worker at the time of her suicidal ideation. Which indicators would you have looked for in Stephanie and why? How would you have responded to each of those indicators? What kinds of questions would you have asked her and why? Please use the Learning Resources to support your response. Increased stress and anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, a history of trauma, and lack of social support can all put adolescents at increased risk for suicide. These are largely internal risk factors, hidden from others. How might they manifest as warning signs observable by others? Social workersparticularly those in schoolsare poised to notice these warning signs. For this Discussion, you consider observable actions or demeanors that indicate suicidal ideation in adolescents. First, you watch a video of Stephanie Parker, who is an adult talking about her experience attempting suicide as a teen. Then, you imagine how you would have responded to Stephanie as the school social worker at the time. Singer, J. B., OBrien, K. H., & LeCloux, M. (2017). Three psychotherapies for suicidal adolescents: Overview of conceptual frameworks and intervention techniques. Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal , 34 , 95106. Udoetuk, S., Idicula, S., Jabbar, Q., & Shah, A. A. (2019). Suicide in adolescents. Psychiatric Annals, 49 (6), 269272. National Alliance on Mental Illness. (n.d.-a). Risk of suicide .

TO PREPARE Review your research proposal. While doing so, consider one thing you learned that would be helpful to your social work colleagues. This could relate to the literature you read on your topic, how you approached the research proposal, or a concept or process you found particularly enlightening. Think critically about your proposed research and how, if the study were conducted, it might inform social work practice. Consider any limitations. By Day 3 Share a key takeaway from your research proposal with your colleagues. Then, explain how your proposed research would inform social work practice. Finally, identify what you perceive as the potential limitations of your proposed study and how you might address those if you were to conduct the study. Please support your response with external sources (i.e., cite and reference). Researchers disseminate their findings formally through a variety of methods. The most common include professional papers, conference sessions, publication in professional, peer-reviewed journals, and dissertations. Researchers can also disseminate their findings informally by networking with colleagues. Both formal and informal methods can create opportunities for practice improvement and social change. In this final Discussion, you share your research informally by identifying a key idea or piece of information from your research proposal. You also connect your study to social work practice, and identify any limitations that might exist. Required Readings Yegidis, B. L., Weinbach, R. W., & Myers, L. L. (2018). Research methods for social workers (8th ed.). Pearson. Chapter 14: Writing the Research Report and Disseminating Research Findings (pp. 313-329) OASIS. (n.d.). Critical reading for analysis and comparison. Walden University. Required Media Walden University, LLC. (2021). Research and social change [Video]. Walden University Blackboard. Time Estimate: 2 minutes

Within 1-2 sentences, develop a values statement that reflects your personal values and beliefs for your life. Next, select a news article (from a reputable source, i.e., Associated Press) from the past year related to a social problem of interest to you. You will rationally explain the social problems connection to social work. Add the article that you chose for your paper on your reference list or 20% will be taken off this assignment. Write a 5-page paper, excluding title and reference pages, in which you explore your own personal value system, the social problem, and how it fits with National Association of Social Workers (NASW) values and ethics. Upload the paper via Turnitin in Canvas. The paper should address the following:

Present your values statement with a description of your core values (1 page)

Where/how did you learn these values? What are some of the life messages that your parents, grandparents or other caregivers shared with you? What are some of the life messages shared in? How can these messages direct you in social work practice? (less than 1 page)

In what areas do your values agree with the National Association Social Workers (NASW) values (see NASW Code of Ethics: Ethical Principles)? (1 page)

In what areas do your values diverge from social work values? (1 page)

Summarize the social problem from your selected article (less than 1 page). What population is impacted by this problem? What are the main issues experienced by those impacted by this problem?

How do your core values impact your ability to work with the population identified as impacted by the social problem ? (less than 1 page)

How might any areas of difference between your values and social work values affect your ability to practice social work? (less than 1 page)

Attached is the discussion directions, as well as the article that in listed in the directions.

There are two types of drugs:

• Legal drugs are known as over the counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) drugs. Alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine are all legal drugs as well.
• Illegal drugs refer to drugs that are not prescribed by a licensed medical professional, and their use is unlawful under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Department of Justice Canada).

Discussion Questions

4:2 There are many prescribed drugs and over the counter medications that are frequently misused or abused by people. Occasionally, a tolerance is developed which leads to an increase in the needed dosage in order to feel the same effects. This can result in dependency.

1. What are some ways that dependence on a legal or prescribed medication can be avoided?
2. What are some of the overall potential consequences of repeated misuse or abuse of over-the-counter medication or prescriptions?

Required Readings and Resources

• Gustafsson, M., Silva, V., Valeiro, C., Joaquim, J., van Hunsel, F., & Matos, C. (2024). Misuse, abuse, and medication errors adverse events associated with opioidsA systematic review, Pharmaceuticals, 17, 1009.
• Davis, D. R., & Jansen, G. G. (1998). Making meaning of Alcoholics Anonymous for social workers: Myths, metaphors, and realities. Social Work, 43, 169-182.
• Van Wormer, K. & Davis, D. R. (2018). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective (4th edition). Brooks/Cole-Thomson. (Chapter 3)

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE 2 QUESTIONS BELOW. AND ALL SOURCES CITED IN APA FORMAT MUST BE ORIGINAL.

There are two types of drugs:

• Legal drugs are known as over the counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) drugs. Alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine are all legal drugs as well.
• Illegal drugs refer to drugs that are not prescribed by a licensed medical professional, and their use is unlawful under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Department of Justice Canada).

Discussion Questions

4:1 Pharmaceutical companies are often considered to blame for the development of the opioid epidemic and the increase in rates of drug addiction. The outcome of a recent lawsuit against Purdue indicated the company had downplayed the addictive qualities of medications that were marketed. Under many circumstances, when a tolerance is developed, and providers discontinue prescribing, an individual will begin to look for the drug of choice in the community, leading to illegal possession and use of a controlled substance.

1. Why is it important to follow the instructions, recommendations, and information on labels and prescriptions?
2. Discuss the risks associated with not following labels and recommended doses.

Required Readings and Resources

• Gustafsson, M., Silva, V., Valeiro, C., Joaquim, J., van Hunsel, F., & Matos, C. (2024). Misuse, abuse, and medication errors adverse events associated with opioidsA systematic review, Pharmaceuticals, 17, 1009.
• Davis, D. R., & Jansen, G. G. (1998). Making meaning of Alcoholics Anonymous for social workers: Myths, metaphors, and realities. Social Work, 43, 169-182.
• Van Wormer, K. & Davis, D. R. (2018). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective (4th edition). Brooks/Cole-Thomson. (Chapter 3)

This assignment is a 500-word Admission essay about demonstrating your understanding of the social work profession, ethics/values, and your suitability for our program. Visit the National Association of Social Workers website to learn more about social work ethics and values. Please answer the following questions (500 word combined maximum. When creating a Word document, make it two pages, use 12pt font, and double-space; cite sources where appropriate):

1. Identify one value from the NASW code of ethics (e.g., social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, etc.) and how it relates to your desire to complete/acquire an M.S.W. degree. Tip: Refer to the NASW Code of Ethics.
2. The *college* School of Social Work is committed to social justice. We stand against discrimination of all groups. Please comment on what these statements mean to you and your desire to be a social worker.

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More information such as the simple answers to the questions will be provided to the writer that is hired.