Conduct rules, ethics and professional practice – in the context of advising clients

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1. accounting principles and procedures – demonstrate understanding of accounting concepts
2. business planning – demonstrate understanding of how business planning activities
3. client care – practical application of principles and practice of client care
4. communication and negotiation – practical application of oral, written, graphic and presentation skills in a variety of situations
5. conduct rules, ethics and professional practice – in the context of advising clients
6. conflict avoidance, management and dispute resolution procedures – demonstrate understanding of techniques for conflict avoidance, conflict management and dispute resolution procedures eg adjudication, arbitration
7. date management – demonstrate understanding of sources of information and date
8. health and safety – practical application of health and safety issues and the requirement for compliance
9. sustainability – why and how sustainability seeks to balance economic, environmental and social objectives
10. teamworking – demonstrate understanding of principles, behaviour and dynamics of working as a team
11. leadership – role as a leader
12. managing people – application of skills required to manage people
13. managing resources (exclude human resources) – giving reasoned advice on the most effective use, allocation and cost of resources

Describe the unhealthiest meal that you have created from the fast food restaurant using the nutritional value of menu items.

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Deliverables
1. Describe the healthy meal that you have created from the fast food restaurant using the nutritional value of menu items.
a. Name the restaurant and then, write a nutritional analysis of the meal you have created (explain all of the nutrients found in the meal like carbs, protein, fat, and some essential vitamins and minerals)
b. Discuss your reaction to the analysis-Make sure to explain why you feel the way you do about this meal. For example, if your meal is composed primarily of fat, discuss that point; if you meal supplies a lot of sugar per serving, discuss that as well. Please also remember to link excess or limited amounts of nutrients with diseases or the potential for disease (too much fat may put you at risk for heart disease, not enough calcium may not support bone health, etc. Please make sure this section is as detailed as possible.
c. How will this information affect your future food choices? Make sure to explain why/why not you will eat this meal again and support your answer with the information found in the above sections.

2. Describe the unhealthiest meal that you have created from the fast food restaurant using the nutritional value of menu items.
a. Name the restaurant and then, write a nutritional analysis of the meal you have created (explain all of the nutrients found in the meal like carbs, protein, fat, and some essential vitamins and minerals)
b. Discuss your reaction to the analysis Make sure to explain why you feel the way you do about this meal. For example, if your meal is composed primarily of fat, discuss that point; if you meal supplies a lot of sugar per serving, discuss that as well. Please also remember to link excess or limited amounts of nutrients with diseases or the potential for disease (too much fat may put you at risk for heart disease, not enough calcium may not support bone health, etc. Please make sure this section is as detailed as possible.
c. How will this information affect your future food choices? Make sure to explain why/why not you will eat this meal again and support your answer with the information found in the above sections.

Explain in a short paragraph the differences between these brands of the same product. Comment on significant differences in nutrients, vitamins and/or mineral content and ingredients.

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How many grams of fat are in each of the chosen items? What is the percentage of calories coming from fat for each brand? Ex. Is it < 25% of total calories? (show your work). Comment on the comparison of fat percentage.
1. How many grams of sugar are in each these products? AND how many grams of fiber? Approximately how many teaspoons of sugar does each brand use? Is this a “natural” or “added” sugar? (HINT there are 4 grams sugar / teaspoon). If no sugar or fiber is in one or more of the brand’s products, write a few sentences commenting on why, or what ingredient you think could have been used as a substitute.
2. How many milligrams of sodium are in each of these products? This of the brands produces a food product that could be consumed if someone were on a restricted sodium diet (ie? < 2300 mg/day)?
3. Explain in a short paragraph the differences between these brands of the same product. Comment on significant differences in nutrients, vitamins and/or mineral content and ingredients.
4. Which of the brands provides the most economical choice? Is it necessarily the healthiest choice? Explain your answer.
5. Which brand would you purchase and why?

Describe at least two goals that you, as a cognitive behavioral therapist, would have for Codrina in therapy. Give a thorough rationale for each goal bringing in terms and concepts from CT.

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Codrina is a 40-year-old, divorced, white female seeking counseling at a community mental health center. She is seeking counseling because she has been depressed, unable to sleep well and has lost her appetite since the sudden ending of her marriage one month ago. Before leaving, her husband told her that he did not love her any longer and doubted whether he ever did. He told Codrina that he had felt lonely and distant from her for the entire three years of their short marriage. He now questions whether she is even capable of feeling love for another person.

Codrina was raised in an orphanage and her childhood years were characterized by isolation, hunger and scarcity. She describes spending many days just staring at the wall and rocking back and forth. After she left the orphanage at 16 years of age she worked in odd jobs and was in and out of abusive relationships with men for a few years until she met her husband about four years ago. She lived with him for six months before they got married. Even from the start she had a difficult time trusting him or any man for that matter. She showed little interest in sex, never cried, rarely laughed and had a very subdued mood most of the time. In the second year of her marriage, Codrina discovered that her husband was having an affair with a woman he worked with. Instead of being upset, she was almost relieved because it seemed to take the pressure off of her to engage in sexual intercourse with her husband. Out of guilt, he finally told her about the affair. Upon hearing his confession, Condrina showed no emotion and didn’t even ask him to end the affair. From that point forward her husband spent few nights at home and one month ago announced he was filing for divorce. Now, in addition to her insomnia and poor appetite she is neglecting her self-care to the point that she is being shunned by others who come in contact with her, which deepens her sense of isolation. She’s coming to therapy to see if you can help her before she loses all hope that she can regain control of her life.

Assume that you are a cognitive behavioral therapist and have agreed to work with Codrina. Using principles and techniques from Beck’s Cognitive Therapy (CT), respond to the following questions:

• From a cognitive behavioral perspective, state at least three assumptions that you would make about the origin of Codrina’s behavioral problems? Be specific and detailed in your response.
• Describe at least two goals that you, as a cognitive behavioral therapist, would have for Codrina in therapy. Give a thorough rationale for each goal bringing in terms and concepts from CT.
• How might your goals differ from those that Codrina might have coming into therapy?
• Identify at least two cognitive distortions that Codrina might be experiencing. State each one and provide evidence from the information given about her life that would support each cognitive distortion you have mentioned.
• What CT techniques or methods would you use to achieve the goals mentioned in question 2?
• As a CT therapist, what would be your desired outcome for Codrina be as a result of your work with her?