Category: Social Work

  • Week 3 Discussion

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

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): bowen trauma informed policy.pdf, Discussion Directions.docx

    Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.

  • SW1023 INTEGRATIVE SOCIAL WORK AND ADDICTION STUDIES MODULE…

    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)
  • SW1023 INTEGRATIVE SOCIAL WORK AND ADDICTION STUDIES MODULE…

    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)
  • Professional Statement

    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.

    _________________________________________________________________

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

  • SW1021 Family Studies and Interventions

    Please respond to the discussion post below. Must be original work and sources must be cited in APA format.

    A) Structural family clinical social workers strongly believe that families organize themselves into enduring organizational patterns, which they refer to as family structure. Strategic Family Therapists , on the other hand, seem to reject this idea of enduring structure, and place more emphasis on disrupting sequences of interaction in which the family problem is embedded and maintained. Discuss the implications of this theoretical difference in shaping our attitude toward families and the impact on our intervention strategies.

    Required Readings and Resources

    • Gilbar, O., Gnall, K. E., Cole, H. E., & Taft, C. T. (2020). Post-traumatic stress disorder, intimate partner violence, and trauma-informed intervention. Violence and Mental Disorders, 3(3):
    • Reiter, M. D. (2014). Case conceptualization in family therapy. Pearson Publishers. ISBN: 978-0-13-288907-0 (please read chapter 7)
  • Annotated Bibliography and Topic Selection

    Earlier this week, you talked through some options for your research topic. Now it is time to choose!! An Annotated Bibliography can help you to hone in on your upcoming Statement, Purpose, Problem, and Questions. Submit the following: Topic Population Agency/Organization Instrument Outcomes Annotated Bibliography with at least 7 scholarly journal articles, published within the past 10 years. Note: The first 5 bullets can be included at the top of your Annotated Bib.
  • SSW1

    Students will select one community, neighborhood, or organization (local, national, or international) and address the following:

    1. Context and Description
    • Description of the community or organization
    • Population(s) served and mission or purpose
    1. Identified Need or Challenge
    • One key social, organizational, or community-level issue
    • Use of basic data or credible sources
    1. Strengths and Assets
    • Existing resources, leadership, or community capacity
    • Explicit use of the Strengths and Affirmation principles
    1. Macro Practice Relevance
    • How does this issue reflect the role of macro social work
    • Ethical considerations and implications

    Focus: assessment, clarity, and accurate use of macro concepts, not exhaustive evaluation.

  • SSW 1

    Students will select one community, neighborhood, or organization (local, national, or international) and address the following:

    1. Context and Description
    • Description of the community or organization
    • Population(s) served and mission or purpose
    1. Identified Need or Challenge
    • One key social, organizational, or community-level issue
    • Use of basic data or credible sources
    1. Strengths and Assets
    • Existing resources, leadership, or community capacity
    • Explicit use of the Strengths and Affirmation principles
    1. Macro Practice Relevance
    • How does this issue reflect the role of macro social work
    • Ethical considerations and implications

    Focus: assessment, clarity, and accurate use of macro concepts, not exhaustive evaluation.

  • SOCW 6111 WALDEN UNIVERISTY Advanced SW Practice I WK 9

    Practice Toolbox: Adult Intervention

    As an advanced-practice social worker, your toolbox should include tried and true interventions for use with adults (like cognitive behavioral therapy [CBT]) but should also make room for emerging interventions that could be promising. Virtual reality therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness-based stress reduction, and trauma-informed care have all been developed relatively recently, for example.

    As you stay abreast of developments in the field, you may even want to gain certification or training in new therapeutic interventions. This is all part of being an informed, competent practitioner who desires to hone their knowledge and continue to evolve.

    In this Assignment, you explore interventions for use with adults.

    To Prepare

    • Access the Clinical Social Work Interventions link in the Learning Resources.
    • On that site, explore three different interventions for use with adults. Select one that you can see yourself using in practice with adult clients. Do not use an intervention that you have chosen previously.
    • Consider why you have chosen this intervention and its strengths and limitations.

    POST

    Submit a 1-page paper analyzing the adult intervention you have chosen:

    • Why did you select the intervention?
    • Why might it be especially helpful for use with adults?
    • What challenges or limitations might there be for this intervention?

    Use the Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Make sure to provide APA citations and a reference list.

    REFERENCES

    • Walden University, LLC. (2022). [Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas.
    • Brandell, J. R. (Ed.). (2020). Theory & practice in clinical social work (3rd ed.). Cognella.
      • Chapter 8, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Adults (pp. 147174) (Review)
      • Chapter 13, The Treatment of Trauma (pp. 285302)

    Requirements: 1 PAGE

  • This is a 3 part social work question

    this is a 3 part social work question

    Requirements: 2 pages