Life span

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Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman (2016) stated, “We need theories to guide our thinking and our work so that we may undertake research-informed practice” (p. 127-128). At the same time, the authors asserted, “No theory will be perfectly applicable. Perhaps you will decide that only one or two concepts make any sense to you in terms of working with clients” (p. 128). Though you may be able to apply only a few concepts in a particular theory to your work with clients, as a social worker, you should be applying evidence-based research to your work. Empirically-based developmental theories may guide you as you assess clients and their presenting problems. You may also apply developmental theories to your treatment decisions.For this Assignment, you discuss theories of life-span development by evaluating a theory that seems especially relevant to you and your role as a social worker. Select a theory of life-span development to address in this Discussion. This may be a theory described in the resources of this course, or you may select a theory based on personal research. Locate at least one scholarly resource (not included in the course resources) that addresses the theory you selected.Post a Discussion in which you analyze the theory of life-span development that you selected. Summarize the theory; then, identify the strengths and weaknesses of this theory, especially as it relates to social work practice. Explain one way you might apply the theory to your social work practice.

Reply 3-1 MP

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Reply to:When a researcher decides to conduct research, it requires the advantage of the research that has been accumulated in the past. Any research cannot be conducted in isolation without the knowledge of work done on the problems directly or indirectly related to the study proposed by the researcher. A careful review of literature, including books, theses, research journals, and other informative documents related to the problem that must be investigated by the researcher is an important step in planning and research. A careful review of research documents on the problem to be investigated is one of the important steps in planning any research as a quality review of related literature precedes any well-planned study.

Article Review and Critique

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By now, you should be aware that the findings from a research study are only part of the story. As a consumer, hoping to inform practice by use of an evidence base, you want to know much more. A sound research study includes all the steps highlighted in previous weeks: reviewing existing literature, focusing a research question, choosing a qualitative or quantitative method for answering the question, designing the study including selection of data collection procedures and/or measures, procedures used, data analysis plan, and findings. In addition, the study commonly discusses how ethical concerns were addressed and acknowledges the limitations of the study. For this assignment, you review a published research study with two purposes in mind:Observing the structure and content of the articleComparing the content of the article to the recommended content of sections for a research study.By Day 7Submit a 7-10 page critique and review of the article, which includes the title page and the reference list. Follow the guidelines below:Use the quantitative or qualitative research article that you located and that your instructor approved as part of the Week 5 assignment.Provide an APA reference for the article you select.If you selected a quantitative research study, use the “Quantitative Article Review and Critique. If you selected a qualitative study, use the “Qualitative Article Review and Critique.” Respond to all the questions.Be sure to include the questions in your critique. This will cause your SafeAssign report to show high similarity to other students’ papers. However, do not be concerned about that. Do, however, appropriately paraphrase and cite specific details from the article you review.

Reply 6-2 JD

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Reply to:When it comes to schizophrenia there are many ways to help treat someone with this disorder. Most commonly we hear that said individuals are on certain medications to help limit the symptoms, even though this is the most likely path for them, there are other ways of treatment. One form of treatment is through milieu therapy which allows for individuals with schizophrenia to be institutionalized where there is a promotion of respect, responsibilities or behaviors, and meaningful activity, which help with recovery. The token economy program is where the individuals receive tokens for appropriate behaviors that can be exchanged for certain privileges. Even though the token economy program has upside, there is a downside as well, due to how misleading the individuals improvements are. Psychotherapy is another tool that can be used to help treat those with schizophrenia by building trust and a close relationship with those experiencing schizophrenia. Cognitive behavioral therapy is another way to help, especially through helping with cognitive impairments, such as the difficulty of attention, planning and their memory, while also focusing on changing how they view and interact with their hallucinations. Family therapy is good way to treat schizophrenia because it allows the family to receive guidance, training, support and advice to better help their loved ones dealing with schizophrenia. Lastly, the community approach allows those with schizophrenia to receive treatment through outpatient and inpatient therapy, emergency care, preventative care and aftercare, which helps the individual improve better through these programs then being institutionalized.