Read and review Chapter 11 in your text. Read “Social Work Policy: Children and Adolescents” and “Social Policy and Advocacy: Violence Prevention”. View the Bradley Episode 7 in the media for this week.

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In this week’s resources, you explore the stories of Susana and the Bradley family. They are all in situations that need social work intervention and advocacy. What political strategies would you use to enact policies developed to assist these individuals?

In this Discussion, you develop political strategies to address one aspect of the situation(s) and problem(s) facing Susana and members of the Bradley family.

To Prepare: Read and review Chapter 11 in your text. Read “Social Work Policy: Children and Adolescents” and “Social Policy and Advocacy: Violence Prevention”. View the Bradley Episode 7 in the media for this week.

Post (2 to 3 pages) an explanation of the political strategies you would use to address one aspect of the situations/problems facing Susana and members of the Bradley family. Explain why you selected that strategy.

Be sure to support your post with specific references to this week’s resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full APA-formatted citations for your references.

 

Required Readings

SOCW 6361 Webliography
These websites will be required throughout the semester. Become familiar with these websites, especially when doing research for your assignments.

Jansson, B. S. (2018). Becoming an effective policy advocate: From policy practice to social justice  (8th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning Series.
Chapter 11, “Developing Political Strategy and Putting It into Action in the Policy-Enacting Task” (pp. 372-419)

Plummer, S.-B, Makris, S., Brocksen S. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Concentration year.Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
“Social Work Policy: Children and Adolescents. The Case of Susanna” (pp. 57–60)
“Social Policy and Advocacy: Violence Prevention” (pp. 53–55)

McNutt, J. (2011). Is social work advocacy worth the cost? Issues and barriers to an economic analysis of social work political practice. Research on Social Work Practice, 21(4), 397–403.

Sherraden, M. S., Slosar, B., & Sherraden, M. (2002). Innovation in social policy: Collaborative policy advocacy. Social Work, 47(3), 209–221.

Do you believe that you now know everything you need to know about critical thinking – or is learning to think critically a life-long task? Explain your answer.

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  • Required Resources
    Read/review the following resources for this activity:

    • Textbook: Chapter 16
    • Lesson

    Introduction
    Remember – these journal questions require more thinking than writing. Think about exactly what you are asked to do, and then write as economically as possible.

    Instructions

    • Critical Thinking
      • Go back to your very first journal entry – review your definition of critical thinking. After studying critical thinking for the past eight weeks, would you change your definition in any way? If yes, how and why? If no – if it was perfect – what parts of the text were best reflected in your definition?
    • Heart of the Matter
      • Recall in your first journal entry that you discussed the authors’ statement that the concepts in Chapters 12, 13 and 14 were “the heart of the matter.” After having studied those chapters, answer again, with renewed understanding, the question posed there: Why do you think the authors find these concepts important to critical thinking?
    • Ethical Decision-Making
      • The lecture claims that an argument is no good unless it has a “strong and reasoned ethical base.” Do you agree that ethics is an essential element of a good argument? If yes, why? If no, why not?
    • Looking Forward
      • Do you believe that you now know everything you need to know about critical thinking – or is learning to think critically a life-long task? Explain your answer.

    Writing Requirements (APA format)

    • Length: 2 pages (not including title page or references page)
    • 1-inch margins
    • Double spaced
    • 12-point Times New Roman font
    • Title page
    • References page

Create a 200-word personal statement in which you describe attributes that make your assumed persona, practice, and/or agency unique.

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Prior to beginning work on this interactive assignment, please read the Neimeyer, et al. (2011) “How Special Are the Specialties? Workplace Settings in Counseling and Clinical Psychology in the United States” and Heatherington, et al. (2012) “The Narrowing of Theoretical Orientations in Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training” articles. Be sure to also review the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologist and Code of Conduct article and the Recognized Specialties and Proficiencies in Professional Psychology  web page, as well as any relevant Instructor Guidance.

For this interactive assignment, you will assume the role of a clinical or counseling psychologist who has recently opened a private practice or begun working for a mental health agency. You are eager to begin working with your ideal client(s), but you first need to market your services. One way to attract clients is to create a professional website that provides an overview of your specialties.

For this interactive assignment, you may use any website building platform you choose; however, you may wish to use Wix.com , a free website development platform, to create your website. You may refer to the Wix Quick-Start Guide and read the PSY650 Dealing with Wix.comInstructions for assistance with creating your website should you decide to use Wix as your platform.

Create a fictitious persona based on the role you are assuming and create a website with the following required elements.

Name, Photo, and Credentials: Be sure to include your persona’s degree, type of license, and any professional membership organizations appropriate to your assumed role. You may also list any appropriate division memberships and certifications applicable to your specialty.

Personal Statement:  Create a 200-word personal statement in which you describe attributes that make your assumed persona, practice, and/or agency unique. Explain to potential clients what problems and/or issues you address and how you could help them in your assumed role. You may also describe why you have chosen this profession and why people choose to work with you.

Specialties: Identify at least three areas in which your persona specializes (e.g., trauma, relationships issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem). Access the APA’s Recognized Specialties and Proficiencies in Professional Psychology  page for more information on this topic.

Treatment Preferences: Compare the possible theoretical orientations appropriate to your assumed role, and identify your treatment orientation. Identify which modalities (e.g., individual, couples, family, and/or group) your persona would use with clients. For further assistance with creating this portion of the website, review the Heatherington, et al. (2012) article titled “The Narrowing of Theoretical Orientations in Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training.”

Client Focus: Describe the population that your assumed persona would primarily serve. Include information regarding age, gender, religious orientations, ethnicities, and/or special populations. List all languages you speak fluently and provide any additional information on cultural specialization your persona may have.

Confidentiality and Limitations: Explain to the client what information will remain confidential in your sessions as well as the limitations of confidentiality. Keep in mind the age of your target population.

Once you have completed your website according to the instructions, copy and paste the URL for your website into the forum for review by your instructor and peers.

Evaluate the plausibility of prescribing medication to a person who is vulnerable to schizophrenia, considering medication is often effective for most people who have psychotic symptoms

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Substance Abuse With Personality Disorder: A Case Study [WLOs: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, you must successfully complete the Week 3 Terminology Quiz before you will be allowed to post in this discussion forum. The Week 3 Terminology Quiz is intended to support your ability to write critically considered postings that are accurate and aligned to the prompt appropriately.

In addition, to prepare for this discussion read Chapter 4, Chapter 7, and Chapter 9 in your required textbook and the articles Substance Use Disorders and Borderline Personality: Common Bedfellows (Links to an external site.) and Borderline Personality  (Links to an external site.)Disorder & Substance Abuse (Links to an external site.). Lastly, view the video Debunking the Myths & Misunderstandings of Borderline Personality Disorder (Links to an external site.) and play the Mouse Party (Links to an external site.) interactive game.

 

  1. Access the Society of Clinical Psychology: Division 12 of APA web page that features case studies: Case Studies Search (Links to an external site.).
  2. As you scroll down this page, note the area where you can choose the specific topic(s) you wish to access.

 

  1. hoose one of the cases available that relates to an addictive and/or personality disorder or eating disorder. (Use the “diagnosis” selection area.)
    • Remember that you are assessing the potential substance abuse associated with a specific illness.
  2. After you have chosen your criteria, differing options may be available. Choose the one you find most thought-provoking or applicable to your interests.

 

  1. Read the case study details and refer to your textbook, and the DSM-5, as needed to support your understanding. (ALBERT: BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER WITH CO-MORBID ALCOHOL USE)

 

In your initial post,

  • Start by identifying the symptom or diagnosis you searched and the name of the case study you chose.
    • (e.g. Albert [borderline personality disorder with comorbid alcohol use])
  • Next, describe the patient’s symptoms and the available demographic and historical data.
    • If new terminology is introduced, be sure to explain to your peers what this entails.
  • Analyze the differences between the diagnosis of the person identified in your case study and a similar illness/diagnosis.
    • Access the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.) (Links to an external site.) and do a search to support your suggestions. (Be sure to cite.)
      • For additional support citing this resource, review the video The DSM-5 (Links to an external site.).
  • Discuss the available treatments for your case study.
  • Evaluate the health and social risks, as well as costs, of alcohol or substance use disorder.
  • What do you think about how our society handles this problem? Is there more we should be doing or is society too involved in this issue?
  • Finally, develop at least three recommendations for the patient/family for ongoing functioning (social, occupational, and academic, if applicable), associated with your chosen case study.

Post your initial response of 300 words

DISCUSSION 2

Psychosis and Schizophrenia: A Case Study [WLOs: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, you must successfully complete the Week 4 Terminology Quiz before you will be allowed to post in this discussion forum. The Week 4 Terminology quiz is intended to support your ability to write critically considered postings, that are accurate and aligned to the prompt appropriately.

In addition, to prepare for this discussion read Chapter 8 in your text and the articles Is Adherence Therapy an Effective Adjunct Treatment for Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis and Current Approaches to Treatments for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, Part I: An Overview and Medical Treatments. Lastly, view the following videos that will help you to better understand the personal perspectives of people suffering from schizophrenia: Schizo :60 (Bring Change 2 Mind’s Second PSA) (Links to an external site.), Cecilia’s Life With Schizophrenia (Living With Hallucinations) (Links to an external site.), and The Voices in my Head | Eleanor Longden (Links to an external site.).

To successfully complete this discussion:

 

  1. Access the Society of Clinical Psychology: Division 12 of APA website that features case studies: Case Studies Search (Links to an external site.).
  2. As you scroll down this page, note the area where you can choose the specific topic(s) you wish to access.
  3. Choose one of the cases available that relates to psychosis (severe mental illnesses), schizophrenia, or dissociative or somatic symptom disorder. (Use the “diagnosis” selection area.)
  4. After you have chosen your criteria, differing options may be available. Choose the one you find most thought-provoking or applicable to your interests.

 

  1. Read the case study details and refer to your textbook, and the DSM-5, as needed to support your understanding. (CHRIS PSYCHOTIC DISORDER)

 

In your initial post,

  • Start by identifying the symptom or diagnosis you searched and the name of the case study you chose.
  • Next describe the patient’s symptoms and the available demographic and historical data.
    • If new terminology is introduced, be sure to explain to your peers what this entails.
  • Evaluate the plausibility of prescribing medication to a person who is vulnerable to schizophrenia, considering medication is often effective for most people who have psychotic symptoms. What are the possible advantages and disadvantages of this proactive approach to treatment?
    • See you required text for potential vulnerability factors. Be sure to cite in your writing.
  • Given the broad range of symptoms and social deficits that are often associated with psychotic disorders, these patients often need a broad array of services and support systems. Evaluate the most important forms of mental health services that would be helpful, both to these patients and their families, in addition to medication.
  • Analyze the political variables surrounding the cost of treatment. Who should pay for mental health services to patients with serious mental disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder? Should they be included in standard health insurance programs? Should they be prioritized like other medical disorders, such as cancer and heart disease?

Post your initial response of 300 words

 

Required Resources

Text

Getzfeld, A. R. (2018). Abnormal psychology (2nd ed.). Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu

  • Chapter 4: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
  • Chapter 7: Sleep-Wake and Eating Disorders
  • Chapter 9: Personality Disorders

 

  • Chapter 5: Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
  • Chapter 8: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
  • Chapter 12: Paraphilic Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Gender Dysphoria

Book

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.) (Links to an external site.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596

  • This manual will support your understanding of diagnosis and treatment for mental illness and support you in your Substance Abuse With Personality Disorder: A Case Study discussion forum this week. Note that you will only be reviewing one to three pages, and it will be based on what specific disorders you choose to evaluate this week.
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Articles

Maryland Recovery. (n.d.). Borderline personality disorder & substance abuse (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from https://www.marylandrecovery.com/blog/borderline-personality-disorder-and-substance-abuse/

  • This article provides information about addiction and borderline personality disorder and will assist you in your Substance Abuse With Personality Disorder: A Case Study discussion forum this week.
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Sansone, R. A., & Sansone, L. A. (2011). Substance use disorders and borderline personality: Common bedfellows (Links to an external site.). Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, 8(9), 10–13. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3196330/

  • This article discusses the prevalence of substance abuse, predominantly associated with borderline personality disorder, and will support you with your Substance Abuse With Personality Disorder: A Case Study discussion forum this week.
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Chien, W., & Yip, A. L. (2013). Current approaches to treatments for schizophrenia spectrum disorders, part I: An overview and medical treatments. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2013(9), 1311–1332. https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S37485

  • The full-text version of this article is available through the ProQuest Central database in the Ashford University Library. This article provides an overview of different treatment approaches used in schizophrenia spectrum disorders to focus on health issues and a wide range of abnormalities resulting from the illness. Students will use this article to respond to their Psychosis and Schizophrenia: A Case Study discussion forum this week.

Gray, R., Bressington, D., Ivanecka, A., Hardy, S., Jones, M., Schulz, M., . . . Chien, W. (2016). Is adherence therapy an effective adjunct treatment for patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Psychiatry, 16(90), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-016-0801-1

  • The full-text version of this article is available through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article researches the poor adherence to medications in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. This can lead to inadequate control of symptoms. Researchers assess adherence therapy (AT), an intervention that seeks to reduce patients’ psychiatric symptoms by enhancing treatment adherence. Students will review and assess this article to support their Psychosis and Schizophrenia: A Case Study discussion forum response this week.

Multimedia

Fox, D. [Dr. Daniel Fox]. (2018, November 3). Debunking the myths & misunderstandings of borderline personality disorder (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/YdQpvYuB7g0

  • This video shares the misconceptions associated with borderline personality disorder and will support you with your Substance Abuse With Personality Disorder: A Case Study discussion forum this week. This video has closed captioning and a transcript.
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Genetic Science Learning Center. (2006). Mouse party (Links to an external site.) [Interactive learning game]. Retrieved from https://learngendev.azurewebsites.net/content/addiction/mouse/

  • This interactive game helps us to better understand the effects of how drugs interact with dopamine neurotransmitters and will support you with your Substance Abuse With Personality Disorder: A Case Study discussion forum this week. This interactive game has closed captioning and transcript.
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Bring Change to Mind. (2013, May 14). Schizo :60 (bring change 2 mind’s second PSA) (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/Zn6yw2KUIwc

  • This video provides an interesting perspective on a common misperception regarding schizophrenia and will support your completion of your Psychosis and Schizophrenia: A Case Study discussion forum this week. This video contains closed captioning and a transcript.
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Grande, T. [Dr. Todd Grande]. (2018, June 6). What is illness anxiety disorder? (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/6l9XwJGh2xg

  • This video provides information about anxiety illness disorder based on the expertise of Dr. Todd Grande, a licensed professional counselor of mental health, a licensed chemical dependency professional, and has a PhD in counselor education and supervision. This video will support our knowledge application associated with the Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders assignment this week. This video has closed captioning and a transcript.
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Mayo Clinic. (2014, September 11). Somatic symptom disorders part II: Core features and treatment  (Links to an external site.)[Video file]. Retrieved https://youtu.be/-F2ETlmyvXM

  • This video provides additional information about somatic symptom disorder and will support you in your Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders assignment this week. This video has closed captioning and a transcript.
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Special Books by Special Kids. (2017, November 16). Cecilia’s life with Schizophrenia (living with hallucinations) (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/7csXfSRXmZ0

  • This video provides a personal perspective on living with schizophrenia and will help to support your Psychosis and Schizophrenia: A Case Study discussion forum this week. This video has closed captioning and a transcript.
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TED. (2013, August 8). The voices in my head | Eleanor Longden (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/syjEN3peCJw

  • This video provides a personal perspective on living with schizophrenia and will help to support your Psychosis and Schizophrenia: A Case Study discussion forum this week. This video has closed captioning and a transcript.
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Web Page

Society of Clinical Psychology: Division 12. (n.d.). Case studies search (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from https://www.div12.org/case-studies/

  • This site will be utilized to identify a case study to analyze associated with your Substance Abuse With Personality Disorder: A Case Study discussion forum this week.
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Supplemental Materials

Rosser-Majors, M. (2019). Week 1 Study Guide. Retrieved from https://www.ashford.instructure.com

  • This study guide will help you prepare for your Midcourse Comprehensive Review this week.

Rosser-Majors, M. (2019). Week 2 Study Guide. Retrieved from https://www.ashford.instructure.com

  • This study guide will help you prepare for your Midcourse Comprehensive Review this week.

Rosser-Majors, M. (2019). Week 3 Study Guide. Retrieved from https://www.ashford.instructure.com

  • This study guide will help you prepare for your Midcourse Comprehensive Review and Week 3 Terminology Quiz this week.

Recommended Resources

Books

Beatty, L. A., & Willis, T. D. (2014). Substance abuse treatments. In F. T. L. Leong (Ed.), APA handbook of multicultural psychology: Vol. 2: Applications and training (pp. 455–477). https://doi.org/10.1037/14187-026

  • The full-text version of this chapter is available through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. The focus of this chapter assesses the drug treatment needs of racial and minority populations. Focus of treatment includes treatment approaches, therapeutic interventions, and ongoing research needs. This information may support you with your Substance Abuse With Personality Disorder: A Case Study discussion forum this week.

Ogden, J. T. (2015). Personality disorders. In P. Moglia (Ed.), Salem health: Psychology & behavioral health: Vol. 4 (4th ed.). Retrieved from https://www.salempress.com/health

  • The full-text version of this encyclopedia entry is available through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This entry in a comprehensive five-volume set reviews personality disorders, and it may support you with your Substance Abuse With Personality Disorder: A Case Study discussion forum this week.

Supplemental Material

Maryland Recovery. (n.d.). Holistic remedies to help with mental disorders and substance abuse cravings (Links to an external site.) [Educational brochure]. Retrieved from https://www.marylandrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/marylandRecovery_HolisticRemedies.pdf

  • This brochure offers insight into holistic methods for addressing addiction and may support you in your Substance Abuse With Personality Disorder: A Case Study discussion forum this week, as well as future writing assignments.
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