LASA 2: Treating the Substance Abuser and his Family Presentation

Harvey is married and has 2 teenage children.  Harvey has been heavily drinking on a regular basis for the past 10 years.  In the past his wife often covered for him with his job, and usually made excuses for him with his children and his friends.  Harvey has not attended his son’s baseball games this year, and he missed his daughter’s performance in the school play due to having been passed out from drinking.   At this time, he is at risk for losing his job due to excessive absences, and he was recently arrested for a DUI. Harvey has realized that is drinking is adversely affecting all aspects of his life and he is ready to quit.

Directions:

Create an10-12 slide Power Point presentation to discuss treatment plans for Harvey and his family. Use the speaker notes in the slide show to further discuss the topics on each slide. In addition make sure you have a title slide and a slide with references (in APA format).  Please reference at least two peer-reviewed journal articles in your presentation along with appropriate information from the assigned weekly readings. In your presentation:

1.  Evaluate the following methods of treatment and develop a treatment plan for Harvey: Alcoholics Anonymous, Transactional Analysis, and Family Systems Therapy. Please:

· Provide  an assessment of Harvey’s situation and what he needs from treatment

·  Evaluate and discuss the at least one pro and con of each of the following treatment methods: Alcoholics Anonymous, Transactional Analysis and Family Systems Therapy.

· Develop a treatment plan  for Harvey:

· Choose at least one of the above treatments for the plan.

· Address at least two issues that Harvey needs to resolve in treatment.

· Include at least three steps for Harvey’s recovery.

2.  Explain Brief Strategic Family Therapy and when it is used.  Next, do the following:

· Develop a treatment plan for Harvey’s wife.

· Address her specific needs as the spouse of a substance abuser.

· Include at least three steps for her recovery.

· Take care that this plan is specifically addressing her recovery, and not how she can help Harvey recover.

· Develop a treatment plan for Harvey’s children: Address their specific needs as adolescent children of a substance abuser

· Include at least three steps for their recovery.

· Recommend at least two substance use prevention strategies aimed at adolescent children of substance abusers.

3.  Choose one of the following cultures: Hispanic, African American, or Asian American, and analyze how being a part of this culture might affect Harvey and his family’s treatment and recovery.  Explain at least two issues present in treating substance abuse within that culture.

Write a 4-5 page APA style narrative to also explain the powerpoint.

 

Grading Criteria Table:

Assess Harvey’s situation and what he needs from treatment. (CO2)	24
Evaluate and discuss at least one pro and con of each of the following treatment methods: Alcoholics Anonymous, Transactional Analysis and Family Systems Therapy. (CO5)	36
Develop a treatment plan to address two of Harvey’s issues that include at least three steps for one of the previously mentioned plans. (CO5)	44
Explain BSFT and when it is used. (CO5)	24
Develop a three step treatment plan for Harvey’s wife addressing her specific needs as the spouse of a substance abuser, taking care that this plan is specifically addressing Harvey’s wife’s recovery, and not how she can help Harvey recovery. (CO2, CO4, CO5)	36
Develop a three step treatment plan for Harvey’s children addressing their specific needs as adolescent children of a substance abuser. Recommend at least two substance use prevention strategies for children of substance abusers. (CO2, CO4, CO5)	32
Choose one of the given cultures and explain at least two issues present in treating substance abuse within that culture. (CO3)	40
Organization Introduction Transitions Conclusion CO_O	16
Style Tone Audience Word Choice CO_O	16
Usage and Mechanics Grammar Spelling Sentence structure CO_O	24
APA Elements Attribution Paraphrasing Quotations When appropriate or assigned CO_O	8
Total Score	300 Points

 

 

SME: M. LaFrance AU ID: L. Ciastko AD: M. Bhalla

 

 

 

Effective date: 1/2/2014 || Page 6 of 6

PSY481 LASA #2 Grading Rubric

NOTE: If a component is absent, student receives a zero for that component.

	Unsatisfactory	Emerging	Proficient	Exemplary
Assess Harvey’s situation and what he needs from treatment. (CO2)	Assessment of Harvey’s situation and what he needs from treatment is unclear, incorrect and demonstrates a clear lack of understanding of the material.	Assessment of Harvey’s situation and what he needs from treatment is somewhat unclear or inaccurate and/or lacks substance.	Assessment of Harvey’s situation and what he needs from treatment is clear, accurate and demonstrates understanding of the material.	Assessment of Harvey’s situation and what he needs from treatment is clear, comprehensive and detailed and demonstrates mastery of the material.
Evaluate and discuss at least one pro and con of each of the following treatment methods: Alcoholics Anonymous, Transactional Analysis and Family Systems Therapy. (CO5)	Evaluation and discussion of one pro and con of each of the three treatment methods is unclear, incomplete, and inaccurate and demonstrates a clear lack of understanding of the material.	Evaluation and discussion of one pro and con of each of the three treatment methods is somewhat unclear or inaccurate or lacks substance and/or does not address all three treatments.	Evaluation and discussion of one pro and con of each of the three treatment methods is clear, accurate and demonstrates understanding of the material. Suitable examples are provided.	Evaluation and discussion of several pros and cons of each of the three treatment methods is clear, comprehensive and detailed and demonstrates mastery of the material. In addition, several insightful, in-depth examples are presented.
Develop a treatment plan to address two of Harvey’s issues that include at least three steps for one of the previously mentioned plans. (CO5)	Treatment plan to address Harvey’s issues is incomplete, unclear, and inappropriate. It does not include at least three steps and does not address at least two of Harvey’s issues.	Three-step treatment plan to address two of Harvey’s issues is attempted, but is somewhat unclear and/or inaccurate and only uses information from the textbook or the online content.	Three-step treatment plan to address two of Harvey’s issues is clear and appropriate and draws from the assigned readings and peer-reviewed research.	Treatment plan to address more than two of Harvey’s issues is insightful, detailed and comprehensive, and based on a synthesis of content from the assigned readings and peer-reviewed research.
Explain BSFT and when it is used. (CO5)	Explanation of BSFT and when it is used is unclear, incomplete, and inaccurate and demonstrates a clear lack of understanding of the material.	Explanation of BSFT and when it is used is somewhat unclear or inaccurate and/or lacks substance.	Explanation of BSFT and when it is used is clear, accurate and demonstrates understanding of the material. Suitable examples are provided.	Explanation of BSFT and when it is used is clear, comprehensive and detailed and demonstrates mastery of the material. In addition, several insightful, in-depth examples are presented.
Develop a three step treatment plan for Harvey’s wife addressing her specific needs as the spouse of a substance abuser, taking care that this plan is specifically addressing Harvey’s wife’s recovery, and not how she can help Harvey recovery. (CO2, CO4, CO5)	Treatment plan for Harvey’s wife addressing her specific needs as the spouse of a substance abuser is unclear, incomplete, in appropriate and does not clearly address Harvey’s wife’s recovery, and instead focuses on how she can help Harvey recover.	A three-step treatment plan for Harvey’s wife addressing her specific needs as the spouse of a substance abuser is presented but is somewhat unclear, inaccurate and/or unreasonable, and only uses information from the textbook or the online content.	A three step treatment plan for Harvey’s wife addressing her specific needs as the spouse of a substance abuser addresses her recovery is presented and is clear, complete, and appropriate, and draws from the assigned readings and peer-reviewed research.	A detailed three-step treatment plan for Harvey’s wife addressing her specific needs as the spouse of a substance abuser is well articulated, comprehensive and practical, and synthesizes content from the assigned readings and peer-reviewed research.
Develop a three step treatment plan for Harvey’s children addressing their specific needs as adolescent children of a substance abuser. Recommend at least two substance use prevention strategies for children of substance abusers. (CO2, CO4, CO5)	Treatment plan for Harvey’s children is unclear, incomplete, in appropriate and does not clearly address Harvey’s children’s needs as adolescent children of a substance abuser. Did not recommend at least two substance use prevention strategies for children of substance abusers or they are unclear, inappropriate and not based on sound research.	A three-step treatment plan for Harvey’s children addressing their specific needs as adolescent children of a substance abuser is presented but is somewhat unclear, inaccurate or unreasonable, or lacks substance. Recommendations of at least two substance use prevention strategies for children of substance abusers are provided, but they are somewhat unclear and/or inaccurate or lack substance.	A three-step treatment plan for Harvey’s children addressing their specific needs as adolescent children of a substance abuser is presented and is clear, complete and appropriate. Recommendations of two substance use prevention strategies for children of substance abusers are clear, complete, and appropriate. Both draw from the assigned readings and peer-reviewed research.	A detailed three-step treatment plan for Harvey’s children addressing their specific needs as adolescent children of a substance abuser is well articulated, comprehensive and practical. Recommendations of more than two substance use prevention strategies for children of substance abusers are insightful, detailed and comprehensive. Both are based on a synthesis of content from the assigned readings and peer-reviewed research.
Choose one of the given cultures and explain at least two issues present in treating substance abuse within that culture. (CO3)	Explanation of issues present in chosen culture regarding substance abuse is unclear, incomplete, and inaccurate and demonstrates a lack of sensitivity to cultural diversity.	Explanation of two issues present in chosen culture regarding substance abuse is attempted but it is somewhat unclear, inaccurate and/or lacks substance.	Explanation of two issues present in chosen culture regarding substance abuse is clear and accurate and demonstrates understanding of the material. Suitable examples are provided.	Explanation of more than two issues present in chosen culture regarding substance abuse is clear, comprehensive and detailed, and demonstrates mastery of the material. In addition, several insightful, in-depth examples are provided.
Presentation Components
Organization Introduction Transitions Conclusion CO_O	Introduction is limited or missing entirely.   Transitions between slides are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.   Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.	Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.   Transitions between slides are sporadic.   Conclusion is recognizable, but incomplete or underdeveloped.	Introduction has an opening, provides come background information, and states the topic.   Transitions between slides are present. Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.	Introduction catches the audience’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.   Thoughtful transitions between slides are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.   Conclusion leaves the listener with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.
Style Tone Audience Word Choice CO_O	Visual design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, etc.) is lacking or completely overpowers the presentation to the point of interfering with comprehensibility or design is inappropriate for the assignment.	Design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, text, etc.) upstages the writing or speaking at inappropriate times, or visual design is too understated at points, or design is inconsistent.	Design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, text etc.) is clear, appropriate for the assignment, balanced and compliments both the writing and speaking throughout the presentation.	Visual design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, etc.) is clear, appropriate for the assignment balanced and compliments both the writing and speaking throughout the presentation. Visual design engages audience, does not distract from information.
Usage and Mechanics Grammar Spelling Sentence structure CO_O	Any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes) contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.	In any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes), errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with comprehension.	Any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes) follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with comprehension.	The presentation is basically error free in terms of mechanics. In any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes), grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.
APA Elements Attribution Paraphrasing Quotations When appropriate or assigned CO_O	No attempt at APA format in presentation.	APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.	Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.	Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.

School K

 

Personal Statement

•               Applicants are expected to address the following questions in their personal statement:

1.                              Please discuss the ways in which you have managed personal and professional sources of conflict and stress in your life.

2.                              Please discuss your personal strengths and limitations including those with respect to diversity and difference.

3.                              Please discuss a social issue that is important to you and things you have done or might wish to do to address it.

4.                              Please discuss personal and professional experiences that have influenced your decision about a career in social work.

5.       Please describe anything that has the potential to affect your ability to complete the academic and internship requirements of the MSW program.

 

 

Education has always been a main priority in my life. As I wish to continue my graduate education at “school K” and hope to join the Master program of Social Work. Social Work has been a career choice that will let me expand in my future endeavors also help my community and make a difference in Society.

Being the youngest child in my family, there was a lack of emotional support from my parents. Most of the time I was compared to my other sibling, and not recognized by my own achievements. As I completed my undergrad in Psychology at “school K “my stress level was very high from attending school and work at the same time. In a professional matter working in a hospital setting since my high school years, I have experience sources of conflict with people. As I worked with people with bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, suicidal thoughts and other mental illness I was able to see the effects of each illness. This has made an impact on me to help, show encouragement, support, and also be understanding that this person is going through a difficult time. I managed to control my stress level from a psychology undergrad course that taught stress reliever techniques in a professional work setting and transition it to my personal matters. Stress reliever techniques that help such as taking a walk around the park, playing my favorite sport, taking a break has enhance both my physical and mental health.

In the profession of Social Work being open-minded on the diversity of our society and the differences of people is very important. I look at all aspects of a situation and set aside my opinion because we might not share the same cultural beliefs. My other personal strength that is very important to me as a person is showing integrity and be honest to yourself and others. Also, showing persistency and finishing what you have started, vitality and approaching life with a positive energy, and kindness showing people I care and want to help them.  One of my limitations that hold me back at times is telling someone “NO”. I find myself always helping a friend or a family member when in need because I want to show them I’m there to help but also I need to realize they need a boost and not a secretary.

Social issues that are important to me and that I’m facing now with clients is Homelessness. There are so many people at one point in there life that has brought them to this situation of becoming homeless and they don’t know what to do and think that this is the end for them. Having a short time professional experience has brought to my attention they need encouragement, a voice, and someone who they can go to for problem solving.  I have had clients who were homeless or at risk. My goal is to find as much resources to refer them such as rental assistance, job opportunities, furniture or clothing assistance, shelters to help my client to become stable with there family. I’ve had a situation were a client was living in a hotel with their family because the client was evicted from there housing. It was a very hard time for the client because it led to depression and not being able to provide for the family. I was able to refer the client to emergency housing. In issue with homelessness is most of the time the funds go by very quickly. It very import to ensure the person and to encourage them take this time to help to get them back on their own and letting them realize it’s not a long-term situation in most cases.

What has influenced my decision about a career in social work has been based on my personal and professional experiences. A personal experience was friend of mine was kicked out of her house with two kids and lived back with her mother. My friend was a full time student not working at the moment. She was unhappy to be living back with her mother I assured her it was not going to be long-term. I encouraged her to finish school she had a few months left, also encourage her to get housing assistance. Although, I guided her in a direction, I also self promoted her to do things on her own because not always you will have a hand. She was able to move out from her mother’s house, stable herself with her kids, and also finish school. She was very much appreciated and felt like a super mom. A professional experience helping those from a hospital setting who come in and at one point is discharge also needs help outside of the hospital. This is why I think a big part of social work is to initiate the problem and set a goal time period. Social work is about helping those who are in trouble and helping them put the puzzle pieces back together.

I am very serious about my education. I would like to complete the extended option of the MSW program to fulfill my academic and internship requirements. I will be working on my time management to complete the program while working full-time to gain more experience in my field. I am certain becoming a social worker is the right choice for me and studying at (school K) is the best decision for achieving this.