Week 4: Vargas Family Case Study: Fourth Session

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Read “Topic 4: Vargas Family Case Study.” Write a   750-1,000-word paper in which you demonstrate how therapists apply   structural family therapy theory to analyze the presenting problems   and choose appropriate interventions.

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PCN-521 Topic 4: Vargas Case Study

 

The Vargas family arrives for the 4th session at separate times. You have been chatting with Elizabeth and Heidi about Frank’s recent school suspension when Bob and Frank enter. They are having an animated conversation, laughing hysterically, and Heidi comments on how Frank is wearing socks, not the rain boots he left the house in. Bob and Frank proceed to share the story about how Frank’s top scoop of ice cream just fell into his boot when Elizabeth interrupts. She questions Bob and appears surprised to learn that instead of going to work with Bob who had agreed to “put him to work” as a consequence of his suspension, the two of them had spent the day having fun. Frank talks about his new bike and had begun a story about the movie they saw when he looks at his dad and instantly stops talking. You notice Bob’s stern look when Frank apologizes stating, “I forgot I’m not supposed to tell.”

 

The tense silence is broken by Heidi who begins to tell her parents that she got another gold star on her spelling test, the teacher picked her to be the helper, she scored two soccer goals at recess, and made three new friends. You notice that Frank has squeezed into the same chair next to Bob; Heidi scoots closer to her mother on the couch. You note Elizabeth’s distress and invite Bob to comment. Bob minimizes the incident that resulted in Frank’s suspension and accuses Elizabeth of “overreacting.” Frank agrees that “Mom always gets mad” and begins recounting the “funny” incident that was, according to him and Bob, “no big deal.”

 

 

 

 

 

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g questions in your paper:

  1. What are two current presenting problems for the Vargas   family?
  2. How are the problems maintained according to the     structural family therapy perspective?
  3. What structural     interventions would you plan to use in your next session? (identify     and describe your plan for two interventions)
  4. What is     the role of the counselor in the change process according to the     structural family therapy perspective?

Cite at least three academic sources (peer-reviewed journal   articles, books, etc.).

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA   Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to   beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for   successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the   directions in the Student Success Center.

Patterns Of Crime And Punishment

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In the period just before the American Civil War those in the U.S. criminal justice system were focused on the ability to handle those who had been deemed wayward and incorrigible. With the rapid influx of immigrants and rural Americans to the inner city, crime began to express a new reality. Given that many of today’s crime challenges are beholden to the urban context, it is ever more important to understand the roots of this problem. As such, there are two questions that must be discussed: What were the patterns of crime and punishment during this period? What fueled the Civil War?

For this Discussion, you consider crime and punishment before the Civil War and any existing current violent trends that can be traced back to it.

Post by Day 3: Explain the patterns of crime and punishment before the Civil War. Explain the impact these patterns had on current violent trends. What kinds of violent trends exist in your region? Are there international comparisons you can draw from the Civil War example?

· ones M., & Johnstone, P. (2011). History of Criminal Justice. (5th ed.) New York, NY. Routledge.

  • Chapter 5, “Criminal Justice and the English      Constitution”

· Raza, A. E. (2011). Legacies of the racialization of incarceration: From convict-lease to the prison industrial complex. Journal of the Institute of Justice & International Studies, 159(11), 159–170. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Theories And Worldview Assignment Instructions Purpose

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Theories and Worldview Assignment Instructions

Purpose

To write an essay in which you compare your worldview with one developmental theory discussed in our course materials.

Background 

Every person who has ever lived bases his or her life on a set of basic assumptions. These assumptions form the foundation of his or her worldview. One’s worldview influences and is evident in his or her work.

Tasks

Write a brief* essay in which you identify important aspects of your worldview, and then discuss ways in which your worldview is compatible with at least one developmental theory.

1) In your first paragraph explain why it is important to consider worldview when studying developmental theories (include at least 3–5 sentences).

2) In your second paragraph briefly describe key concepts and features of one developmental theory discussed in our textbook (include at least 3–5 sentences). Be sure to identify the main theorist, the name of the theory and at least one defining characteristic of the theory.

3) In your third paragraph identify ways in which your worldview is compatible with the theory you have described.

4) In your final paragraph, summarize and reflect on how this information will be used in future coursework (include at least 3–5 sentences).

*Your essay must include at least 500, but no more than 800 words. Please edit your work to stay within these parameters.

Requirements

1. Identify your sources! APA guidelines require that a citation be used to identify any/all sources of information that are not considered common knowledge.

2. Do not include direct quotes; instead, paraphrase information about your chosen theory. Remember that your source must be identified with a citation even if you rewrite the information in your own words.

3. Your assignment will include the following:

• An APA-formatted title page.

• 2–3 pages of text (at least 500, but not more than 800 words).

• Use APA-formatted level-one headings to identify each paragraph/section of your essay.

• An APA-formatted reference page.

4. Please edit your work to stay within the assignment parameters. Stay on topic, and write in a clear manner.

5. As a part of your editing/review process, compare your paper to the requirements outlined in the grading rubric as well as the sample paper provided with the assignment instructions.

6. Finally, please consider vising the Writing Center for APA citation and reference review.

7. If you have any questions about this assignment, please contact your instructor.

APA Assistance

1.  Helpful videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8F43A67F38DE3D5D

Critical Thinking Questions to Accompany Equity

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tps://www.pbs.org/video/frontline-class-divided/.

 

Critical Thinking Questions to Accompany Equity

Discussion
A brown eyed child from the video with a worried look because of the discrimination she was experiencing. Description automatically generated
Instructions: Preview these questions prior to viewing the documentary. After watching the film formulate your responses to each of the following critical thinking questions. Compose and type your responses in complete sentences. Each question has been given an alphanumerical code (example “CT-1”).  Answer each of the 8 questions by placing the question’s alphanumerical code at the beginning of your answer/response. Your responses to the critical thinking questions are to be submitted on eCampus. Follow the instructions on how to do this below. You do not have to retype or copy the questions. Single space your responses and use Tahoma or Times New Roman 12 type font. Answer each question in the order and format below. Edit your paper for typing and grammar errors before submitting.

Example:
Question CT1. When Jane Elliott gathered and debriefed her third graders at the end of the original two day exercise, what comments did the children make concerning what they had learned from the exercise? Comment on specific words the children used and interpret the feelings behind the body language they demonstrated as third graders.

Response CT1. After the two day exercise during the debriefing session when the children were in a circle surrounding Jane Elliott, the children made comments such as….

Here Are The Questions: 

Question CT1. When Jane Elliott gathered and debriefed her third graders at the end of the original two-day exercise, what comments did the children make concerning what they had learned from the exercise? Comment on specific words the children used and interpret the feelings behind the body language they demonstrated as third graders.

Question ER/CT2. Notice how quickly the children fell into their assigned roles. According to Elliott, in the span of how many minutes did it take for the children to take on these roles? What does this say about how easy it is to learn to become prejudice?  Make a personal statement reflecting on how prejudice is learned.

Question CT/SR3. As adults who attended the reunion, what specific comments were made to Jane Elliott about the value of the exercise when asked was “the learning was worth the agony? How would you interpret their responses?

Question EQS4. The Stanford University Psychology Department evaluated the children’s academic level of work during the two-day exercise from their spelling tests, reading tests scores after the two-day exercise was complete. Write a complete sentence describing each of the following the types and directions of correlations found as a result of the children’s experiences.  Review pp. 17-19 in the Sanderson textbook on correlational research. Explain the type and the direction demonstrated for each of the following the correlational relationships (positive or negative):
(a) between self-esteem (X) and discrimination (Y)?
(b) between discrimination (X) and academic performance (Y)?

(c) between self-esteem (X) and academic performance (Y)?

(d) What are the implications of these findings?

Question PR/TR5. Which particular child (Raymond, Susan, Brian, Russell, John, Roy, Lorrie, Greg, Sandy, Sheila, Verle) attracted your attention in the video? How did you relate to the feelings of that child? What makes you say that?

Question CT/ER6. Identify the specific prejudicial statements and the behavioral techniques used by Jane Elliott to set up the exercise. Draw parallels between Elliott’s words and methods with those used by individuals and /or by society to foster prejudice, discrimination and inequity.

Question SD/PR7. Have you ever personally experienced (been a victim of) prejudicial attitudes or discriminatory behavior? If so, what were the circumstances? How did you cope with the stress? If not, what will you do in the future when you see or experience discrimination in action?

Question C/TR8. Discuss your overall reaction to “A Class Divided.”
Respond to this prompt by including this thinking routine:
Before viewing “A Class Divided” I used to think…

After viewing “A Class Divided” I now think…

Instructions on how to submit your responses on eCampus.
Log into our course on eCampus.
On the left side find the course menu and the button which says: “Equity Assessment: A Class Divided” and click on it.
To write your responses you may either type your responses in a word document and attach it through “Browse My Computer” or you may click on the “Write Submission” box and write your responses in the text box provided. A text box will appear immediately below. Place your cursor in that box and click. Then start typing your responses to the guided critical thinking questions according to the directions you have been provided.

When you are finished writing your paper scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page and click on “Submit.”

You are finished!