Treatment Interventions

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Write a 750-1,000-word assignment that gives a general overview of commonly used substance use disorder treatment approaches. In addition, you are to select two common approaches and compare their similarities and differences.

Include the following in your assignment: 

  • A brief description of two common empirically researched substance use disorder treatments. Choose from either Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, or Solution-focused Brief Therapy.  
  • A discussion about the differences of each treatment listed.
  • A discussion about which method you would prefer to use and why.
  • A list of professionals who may be involved in treatment, their role, and how you would coordinate treatment with them.
  • A minimum of two scholarly sources.

**I have chosen Solution-focused brief therapy and Cognitive Behavioral therapy****

Consider using the following level-one APA headings in your paper to help organize the content:

  • Overview of Treatment Approaches to Addictions Counseling
  • Treatment Differences
  • Preferred Method and Rationale
  • Treatment Professionals

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,

*** Please include an Intro or Conclusion

*** FIND 2 PEER-REVIEWED SOURCES 

  • Not web pages. Scholarly = Peer-Reviewed / Published
  • Aim to use current resources as well. 

Please notice that the Rubric identifies the scoring levels of this assignment in the following manner:

  • Excellent (100%) Thorough, Well-Reasoned, Fully Supported by Scholarly Sources, Rich in Detail
  • Good (87%) Thorough and Well-Reasoned, supported only by Course Materials, No Additional Research Included
  • Satisfactory (79%) Accurate and Complete, Not Comprehensive, No Support Evident
  • Less Than Satisfactory (74%) Incomplete or Flawed Response, but still receives a passing score due to attempt with some information included deserving of points.
  • Unsatisfactory (0%

Negotiation Tactics and Strategies

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Use the profiles (attached) to answer the following questions:

1. Define the CONTRAST PRINCIPLE, its value in the negotiation setting, and how it can contribute to a win-win outcome.
2. Using the contrast principle, outline TWO POTENTIAL NEGOTIATING TACTICS that you would recommend Sharon Slade use in the negotiation meeting with Alice Jones. The gambits should help reach an integrative (win-win) outcome. Include examples to illustrate each gambit.
3. Explain the VALUE of each gambit to the negotiation process.
4. Provide the REASONS why each gambit could increase the likelihood of a successful negotiation session. Reference at least three outside sources that support your position. Include your thoughts on the importance of striving for a win-win outcome in any negotiation setting.
5. Summarize POTENTIAL negotiating GAMBITS that could advance a distributive negotiating agenda in this situation. For example, what might you say to persuade the other party to stop asking for concessions?
6. Recommend which SPECIFIC GAMBITS would be most appropriate for advancing your agenda in this negotiation. Explain your reasoning.
7. What TACTICS would you advise the negotiator to avoid in this case? Explain your reasoning.

Use the words in CAPS as the APA Level Headings.
Use the Netflix Summary (Attached) for additional information.

1. Present Powerpoint information brienfing (5-10 min). 2. Informational paper in military memo style, active voice

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Part I Instructions:  Present an Information Briefing (5-10 minutes) summarizing your research on Lieutenants in the Brigade Combat Team. This briefing should include:  1) How your specific Branch fits in to the BCT structure, 2) What type of unit/units you would likely be assigned to within the BCT, and 3) What specific job/jobs you would likely hold. The presentation must include elements from the Army Information Briefing style and technique (from FM 6-0).
There are two areas of focus, each worth 50 points: Overall content, preparation, research, and organization (50 points); Presentation (50 points)

Instructions Part II: Create an information paper in military memo style, active voice that outlines and summarizes your brief on Lieutenants in the Brigade Combat Team. Information Paper summarizes your research on Lieutenants in the Brigade Combat Team.  The Information Paper should include:

1) How your specific Branch fits in to the BCT structure,
2) The type of unit for assignment within the BCT,
3) What specific jobs they will likely hold,
4) Other pertinent information deemed necessary.

This two part assignment should mirror each other. As stated they First Part will be a briefing and the second will be an information paper (Minimum 2pg for memo)

Introduction To Sciences

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Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300500 words that respond to the following questions with your research. This will be the foundation for future discussions with your classmates. To maximize your learning, select peers who selected topics different from the one you have chosen. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Science in the News

Now that you have been learning about science, you may have noticed news articles or online videos on various scientific topics. Science is all around you.

Select a news article on a scientific discovery or achievement. This could be the discovery of a new planet or star, a new medical treatment, new findings concerning climate change, or countless other possibilities. If you are not sure where to find a news article, try looking on the home page of a favorite news source, or use a search engine to look for a specific topic of interest. After selecting a news article and reading it carefully, complete the following:

  • Provide a brief summary of the article. What interested you about the topic?
  • Do you agree or support the discovery or activity presented in your article? Why or why not?
  • Did the author provide references and supporting facts in this article, or were you expected to just accept the findings without support?
  • When reading about science, how important do you feel sources and references are in accepting the findings that are presented?