Review several of your colleagues’ posts and respond to at least two of your peers by 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 of the week

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Prior to beginning work on this discussion, review the Cover Letters PDF  provided by the Ashford University Office of Career Services and the What Is a Cover Letter?  and Writing the Dreaded Cover Letter  online resources. It is recommended that you also review the e-book by Noble (2004) and the How to write cover letters (examples) video which include more information and a number of sample cover letters to assist you.

For this discussion post, you will use the knowledge you have gained about personality, the career specific reports you have created in the previous weeks’ discussions, and assessments associated with various fields of psychology you have studied to help you to choose and develop a cover letter for a job in the human services sector. To begin, determine what type of job within the human services sector related to personality psychology is of interest to you. Using career websites, including those listed on the Ashford Career Services Job Search website, and/or other third-party search engines such as the American Psychological Association’s PsycCareers website, Monster.com , Indeed.com , and SimplyHired.com. Once you have found a suitable job posting, carefully review the requirements and note these for inclusion in your cover letter. Before you begin designing your cover letter, review the required readings, videos, and websites to help you determine how best to formulate it. Within the letter, you will address the person or title of the person that is listed as the contact for the job in the job posting. As you draft your cover letter, consider the elements within the job post and use your knowledge of personality theory to make yourself appear to be the best candidate for the job. Assess the various types of personality measurements that might be most effective in the position listed and mention how you might use these on the job. Once you have developed your letter, save it as a document and attach it to your discussion post. In the discussion post itself, copy and paste the link to the job posting for which you wrote your cover letter. Describe your experience(s) writing the cover letter including the ways in which you may have attempted to manipulate the reader to get the best response. Analyze and describe any ethical issues that could be associated with this process.

Guided Response:  Review several of your colleagues’ posts and respond to at least two of your peers by 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 of the week. You are encouraged to post your required replies earlier in the week to promote more meaningful interactive discourse in this discussion.

Review the job posting and cover letter created by your colleague.

    • Was your colleague’s cover letter appropriate for the job indicated?
    • What were the strengths of the cover letter?
    • What area(s) could have used more detail?
    • Suggest changes to the letter that would make it more effective for the job as listed. Include specific rationales for any recommended changes.
    • Address the potential ethical issues your colleague mentioned as well as any you see that were not mentioned.

Continue to monitor the discussion forum until 5:00 p.m. MST on Day 7 of the week and respond to anyone who replies to your initial post.

Carefully review the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate this Discussion Thread.

Discuss one outcome you would measure, if you were to evaluate whether the intervention worked, and explain how this is consistent with cognitive behavior theory. Evaluate one merit and one limitation of cognitive behavior theory as it relates to the case study.

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This week, your theoretical orientation is cognitive behavior theory. You will use the same case study that you chose in Week 2 and have been analyzing in this course. Use the “Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study” worksheet to help you dissect the theory. You do not need to submit this handout. It is a tool for you to use to dissect the theory and then you can employ the information in the table to complete your assignment.

In this Assignment, you prepare a 5-minute video case presentation. It is common to present a case analysis in multidisciplinary team meetings or with your supervisor and colleagues. This assignment offers you an opportunity to provide insights and perspectives to a case.

To prepare:

  • Use the same case study that you chose in Week 2.
  • Read this article listed in the Learning Resources: González-Prendes, A. A., & Thomas, S. A. (2009). Culturally sensitive treatment of anger in African American women: A single case study. Clinical Case Studies, 8(5), 383–402. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1177/1534650109345004This article provides a nice framework for how the authors’ cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation shaped the conceptualization of the case and assessment and intervention.

To upload your media for this Assignment, use the Kaltura Media option from the mashup tool drop-down menu. Refer to the Kaltura Media Uploader area in the course navigation menu for more information about how to upload media to the course.

By Day 7

Submit a Kaltura video of yourself discussing the client. Your video should be no longer than 5 minutes.

  • Although this is a professional presentation, it is not a formal presentation as in a speech. Imagine that you are discussing your case with a group of peers in a meeting. For example, if you stumble a bit, don’t feel you have to record yourself again.
  • You can have notes in front of you to help you remember your points.
  • However, your video does need to be professional. In other words, dress professionally and conduct yourself as if you are in an agency setting with colleagues and supervisors. Be sure to maintain eye contact as if you were speaking in front of your colleagues. Finally, be sure to record yourself in a room that is quiet and where no one interrupts you.

Your video presentation should include the following:

  • In 1 to 2 sentences, identify and describe the presenting problem.
  • In 1 to 2 sentences, briefly define and conceptualize the problem from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation.
  • Formulate 2 assessment questions that you will ask the client to better understand the client’s problem. Remember, the assessment questions should be guided by cognitive-behavioral theory.
  • In 1 to 2 sentences, identify two goals for treatment. Again, remember, the goals should be consistent with cognitive-behavioral theory.
  • In 1 to 2 sentences, describe the treatment plan from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation. Remember, the treatment plan should align with the goal(s) for work.
  • Discuss one outcome you would measure, if you were to evaluate whether the intervention worked, and explain how this is consistent with cognitive behavior theory. Evaluate one merit and one limitation of cognitive behavior theory as it relates to the case study.
  • Evaluate the application of cognitive-behavioral theory in relation to a diversity issue pertinent to the case.

Be sure to:

  • Identify and correctly reference the case study you have chosen.
  • Speak clearly

Required Readings

Turner, F. J. (Ed.). (2017). Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (6th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Chapter 4: Cognitive Behavior Theory and Social Work Treatment (pp. 54–79)
Chapter 5: Cognitive Theory and Social Work Treatment (pp. 80–95)

González-Prendes, A. A., & Thomas, S. A. (2009). Culturally sensitive treatment of anger in African American women: A single case study. Clinical Case Studies, 8(5), 383–402. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1177/1534650109345004

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Graham, M. A., Sauerheber, J. D., & Britzman, M. J. (2013). Choice theory and family counseling: A pragmatic, culturally sensitive approach. Family Journal, 21(2), 230–234. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1177/1066480712466538

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Document: Worksheet: Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study (Word document)

Document: Theory Into Practice: Four Social Work Case Studies (PDF)

Required Media

Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2014). Counseling and psychotherapy theories in context and practice [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.psychotherapy.net.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/stream/waldenu/video?vid=277

This week, watch the “Behavioral Therapy” and “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy” segments by clicking the applicable links under the “Chapters” tab.

Note: You will access this video from the Walden Library databases.

Optional Resources

Gregory, V. L. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for bipolar disorder: implications for clinical social workers. Journal of Social Service Research, 36(5), 460–469. https://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2010.510950

Gregory, V. L. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for schizophrenia: applications to social work practice. Social Work in Mental Health, 8(2), 140–159. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332980902791086

Pössel, P., & Knopf, K. (2011). Bridging the gaps: An attempt to integrate three major cognitive depression models. Cognitive Therapy & Research, 35(4), 342–358. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-010-9325-z
(Only read pp. 342–344)

Hinton, D. E., & Pollack, M. H. (2009). Introduction to the special issue: Anxiety disorders in cross-cultural perspective. CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics, 15(3), 207–209. doi:10.1111/j.1755-5949.2009.00097.x

Robey, P., Burdenski, T. K., Britzman, M., Crowell, J., & Cisse, G. S. (2011). Systemic applications of choice theory and reality therapy: An interview with Glasser Scholars. The Family Journal, 19(4), 427–433. https://doi.org/10.1177/1066480711415038

Explain how interpersonal relationships, including those from family and school, experience growth from those from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. Describe a relevant example of each.

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S04 Human Growth and Development II

 

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page located at the beginning of this learning guide for specific format requirements.

 

Respond to the items below.

 

Part A

 

Clearly describe the purpose of your assignment by identifying the groups and the development focus of each.

 

Part B

 

Discuss how identity of self is developed in middle childhood and continued in adolescence and early adulthood including concrete examples of how growth occurs.

 

Explain how interpersonal relationships, including those from family and school, experience growth from those from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. Describe a relevant example of each.

 

Describe how intimacy is apparent in middle childhood and contrast this with intimacy in the adolescent and the young adult.

 

Please provide a brief description of the physical and cognitive changes of early and middle adulthood highlighting the similarities and delineating the differences.

 

Part C

 

Describe the purpose of this assignment and integrate what you learned about these populations and their developments. Please include how this information has aided you in the understanding of these topics.

 

develop rapport with Olivia, I might ensure that she is aware that this is a safe space and that the things we discuss are confidential

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Please no plagiarism and make sure you are able to access all resource on your own before you bid. One of the references must come from Broderick and Blewitt (2015). I need this completed by 01/21/18 at 12pm. Respond to my colleagues using one or more of the following approaches:

· Select a colleague who was assigned a different client than you. Validate his or her perspective or propose an alternative perspective to at least one aspect of his or her posting (developmental level, rapport and engagement, or treatment). Support your response with specific references to the client family presented in the case study and to the current literature.

· Select a colleague who was assigned the same client as you. Contrast your posts. Support your response by explaining how you might combine strengths from each of your posts to provide a better analysis of or treatment for the client.

1. Classmate (A. Wit)

My client is the Martinez family.  Gabby Martinez is 19-years-old and living at home with her parents and younger siblings (Laureate Education, 2013).  Instead of going to college, Gabby has moved from one low-paying job to another.  She has not found a position she likes and has been fired several times for missing work.  In addition to vocational troubles, Gabby is under pressure from her parents to find a husband.  Gabby feels she is too young for marriage and feels lost and anxious.  In this post, I will describe Gabby’s developmental level and Super’s developmental approach in the counseling process.

Developmental level

The period of young adulthood is marked by events such as completing education, entering the workforce, and leaving home (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015).  Although the adulthood may emerge as young as 18, the crisis of persona and identity formation may extend through the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s (Robinson & Smith, 2010).  Gabby, at 19-years-old, has joined the workforce, but still lives at home with her parents.  She is in a transitional phase, having met the marker event of finishing high-school and starting work, but still lives at home under her parents’ rules.  Early adulthood is a time of great learning when vocational, romantic, and social interests develop (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015).  During this phase, Gabby’s feelings of being lost, anxious, confused, and overwhelmed are common (Arnett, 2007).  Gabby’s living situation may be one factor contributing to her anxiety and confusion.  Most adults generally leave the family nest by age 19, where they have an opportunity to focus on their self-development and interests (Arnett, 2007).

Building rapport

Building a strong, trusting relationship is essential in working with all clients.  With, Gabby, counseling should be a space where she is free to explore her emerging identity and interests.  At home, Gabby is under significant scrutiny from her parents.  Her parents have marriage and vocational expectations for her that may be inhibiting autonomy.  As her counselor, I would create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where she is free to express herself.  For young adults who are suffering from identity crisis, Robinson and Smith (2010) suggest that counselors using probing pre-crisis questions.  For example, “did you feel in control of your life?” or “how do you remember feeling?” (Robinson & Smith, 2010).  With Gabby, I would explore how her feelings about herself and her relationship with her parents may have changed since she graduated from high-school.

Counseling approach

One counseling strategy with Gabby would be employing Super’s developmental approach.  Super suggests that satisfying employment correlates with personal characteristics and the emergence of vocational self-concept (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015).  Gabby may be more likely to find a job she enjoys if the counselor can help identify her unique qualities and the opportunities that exist within her network (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015).  Vocational self-concept changes through adulthood (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015).  At 19, Gabby is in Super’s exploratory stage, marked by narrowing interests without finalized career choices (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015).  The counselor can point out the Gabby’s multiple jobs may be a strength, informing her of what she does not want to do.  Super’s approach highlights that vocational self-concept and career path are continuous processes (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015).

Summary

It is not uncommon for emerging adults to feel lost or anxious.  Many individuals are navigating independence and free-will with the comfort (and discomfort) of living with their parents.  In working with this population, a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship is essential.  There are many counseling approaches, including Super’s developmental approach, which meet the client where they are during this transitional phase.

References

Arnett, J. J. (2007). Suffering, selfish, slackers? Myths and reality about emerging adults. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 36(1), 23–29.

Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2015). The life span: Human development for helping professionals (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education

Laureate Education (Producer). (2013). Adolescence [Video file]. Retrieved from CDN Files Database.

Robinson, O. C., & Smith, J. A. (2010). The stormy search for self in early adulthood: Developmental crisis and the dissolution of dysfunctional personae. The Humanistic Psychologist, 38(2), 120–145.

2. (Classmate B. Smi)

Olivia, age 19, of the Crane family is my assigned client for the week. Olivia is home for a term break from college. Her mother, Carol, is concerned that Olivia exhibits signs of depression. When asked about this, Olivia declares many of her class and schoolmates are “snobs” with whom she’d rather not be friends with. She also expression academic struggles despite maintaining a 3.0 grade point average. Olivia also makes it very clear that she has no desire to date after observing her parents’ relationship.

Rapport and Engagement

Emerging adulthood, as defined by Jeffery Arnett, is the time period between the age of 18 and 25 (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015). Within emerging adulthood, social networks expand, more lifestyle and occupational options become available, and individuals seek and gain autonomy. Once an individual has reached this age bracket, they’ve likely completed physical growth. Research also shows the brain continues to develop during the transition from adolescence to early adulthood (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015).

To develop rapport with Olivia, I might ensure that she is aware that this is a safe space and that the things we discuss are confidential. To promote engagement within sessions, I would as Olivia to tell me more about her college experience. I would want to know her expectations for herself. For example, she expresses feeling that nothing she does is good enough and having selected the hardest professors, however, she is maintaining a very solid g.p.a.

Counseling Approach and Theoretical Orientation

For this this week’s discussion, I’ve decided to utilize Schaie’s Theory. Schaie’s theory rests on the belief that individuals face different types of issues with each new phase of adulthood. The theory highlights how important is for individuals to utilize their intelligence to navigate the new roles, needs, and responsibilities as they move throughout adulthood (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015). As Olivia is currently an emerging adult, she would currently be in the achieving stage, according to Schaie’s theory. Schaie declares this period as a time where individual use their intellect to maneuver challenges as well as determine their possible consequences (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015). In working with Olivia, it’d be imperative for the counselor to asssit her in identifying and discussing the possible consequences of her actions and behaviors. Possibly discuss her decision to be alone and not make any new friends, her goals of raising her g.p.a. and academic improvement, and her refusal to be committed to anyone ever. I don’t believe this discussions should in any way attempt to tell Olivia why her discussions are poor but instead get her to discuss what she believes the consequences or results could be.

Summary

In conclusion, I believe Schaie’s Theory would be best in a counselor’s work with Olivia as it derives from the belief that obstacles, choices, and consequence change as the individual moves throughout adulthood. I believe this is so in all things in life. Biggie Smalls said it best when he recited “mo money mo problems.” I believe this to be the same with an emerging adult as they ar e gaining autonomy, more resources and more choices. However, whenever you receive more, the risk is often higher. This could be said about an emerging adult that is debating on whether to move out on their own, attend college in or out of state, quit their job, and a number of other scenarios.

References

Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2015). The life span: Human development for helping professionals (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

Laureate Education (Producer). (2013m). Young adulthood [Video file]. Retrieved from CDN Files Database. (COUN 6215/COUN 8215/HUMN 8215)

Smits, I., Doumen, S., Luyckx, K., Duriez, B., & Goossens, L. (2011). Identity styles and interpersonal behavior in emerging adulthood: The intervening role of empathy. Social Development, 20(4), 664–684.

Readings

· Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2015). The life span: Human development for helping professionals (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

o Chapter 11, “Physical and Cognitive Development in Young Adulthood” (pp. 408-437)

o Chapter 12, “Socioemotional and Vocational Development in Young Adulthood” (pp. 438-476)

Arnett, J. J. (2007). Suffering, selfish, slackers? Myths and reality about emerging adults. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 36(1), 23–29.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Benson, J. E., Johnson, M. K., & Elder, G. H., Jr. (2012). The implications of adult identity for educational and work attainment in young adulthood. Developmental Psychology, 48(6), 1752–1758.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Brandell, J. R. (2010). Contemporary psychoanalytic perspectives on attachment. Psychoanalytic Social Work, 17(2), 132–157.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

McAdams, D. P., Bauer, J. J., Sakaeda, A. R., Anyidoho, N. A., Machado, M. A., Magrino-Failla, K., … Pals, J. L. (2006). Continuity and change in the life story: A longitudinal study of autobiographical memories in emerging adulthood. Journal of Personality, 74(5), 1371–1400.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

O’Connor, M., Sanson, A., Hawkins, M. T., Letcher, P., Toumbourou, J., Smart, D., … Olsson, C. (2011). Predictors of positive development in emerging adulthood. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 40(7),860–874.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Robinson, O. C., & Smith, J. A. (2010). The stormy search for self in early adulthood: Developmental crisis and the dissolution of dysfunctional personae. The Humanistic Psychologist, 38(2), 120–145.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Rodriguez, P. D., & Ritchie, K. L. (2009). Relationship between coping styles and adult attachment styles. Journal of the Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences, 13, 131–141.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Smits, I., Doumen, S., Luyckx, K., Duriez, B., & Goossens, L. (2011). Identity styles and interpersonal behavior in emerging adulthood: The intervening role of empathy. Social Development, 20(4), 664–684.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Specht, J., Egloff, B., & Schmukle, S. C. (2011). Stability and change of personality across the life course: The impact of age and major life events on mean-level and rank-order stability of the Big Five. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 101(4), 862–882.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Fraley, R. C. (n.d.). Attachment style. Retrieved March 10, 2013 from http://www.web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl

Media

· Laureate Education (Producer). (2013m). Young adulthood [Video file]. Retrieved from CDN Files Database. (COUN 6215/COUN 8215/HUMN 8215)
This media piece highlights the family member aged 19–29.
Note: Please click on the following link for the transcript: Transcript (PDF).

· Laureate Education (Producer). (2013f). Perspectives: Emerging adulthood [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 3 minutes.
This week’s presenter highlights the challenges of working with clients in the 19–30 year-old age range, as well as the ways in which emerging adulthood is much like a “second adolescence.”

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