consider the impact of social policy from the perspective of the group you selected.

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Sometimes, during heated discussions and debates about social policy, the underlying reasons for the policy go unnoticed. Advocates and policymakers may become so committed to their perspectives and to winning the debates that they lose focus on the larger context surrounding an issue. The purpose of policy is to improve the lives and well-being of individuals and groups in our society. As you assume the role of a social work policymaker, consider the importance of keeping the needs and experiences of vulnerable populations at the forefront of your mind in your advocacy efforts. This can help to assure effective policy practice.

For this Assignment, you will analyze a state, federal, or global social welfare policy that affects an at-risk, marginalized, oppressed, underrepresented, or over looked group population. Finally, consider the impact of social policy from the perspective of the group you selected.

By Day 7

Assignment (5-7 double-spaced pages, APA format). In addition to a minimum of eight scholarly references, which may include electronic government documents and reputable websites, your paper should include:

A description of the current policy approach for addressing the social issue you selected

A description of the current policy goals for addressing the social issue you selected

A description of the population the current policy approach covers

An explanation of the funding levels for the current policy approach and whether they are sufficient to address the issue

An explanation of how this policy may affect at-risk, marginalized, underrepresented, overlooked, or oppressed populations. Identify a specific at-risk population.

An analysis of whether or not the policy meets the needs of the population groups most affected by the policy.

Recommendations for alternative policies that would address the gaps identified in the policy. Please be specific in recommendations.

 

Required Readings

Acker, Gila M. (2010). How social workers cope with managed care. Administration in Social Work, 34(5), 405–422.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Retrieved November 14, 2013, from http://www.ahrq.gov

Concannon, L. (2009). Developing inclusive health and social care policies for older LGBT citizens. British Journal of Social Work, 39(3), 403–417.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

Why is identifying the “real story” important for effective counseling?

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5.1 Why is identifying the “real story” important for effective counseling? What difficulties could occur if you do not focus your counseling on the “real story?” Explain how you would handle a client who states he is feeling hopeless and helpless. How would you assess for suicidality? If the client only has fleeting thoughts but no plan, what strategies might you employ?

This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.5.l. Suicide prevention models and strategies.

5.2 Read and complete the “Reframing Practice Exercise.” How did the exercise go? What did you learn from it and how will this impact your counseling practice?

6.1 What are some strategies you can use to help clients envision different possibilities? Choose a counseling theory you are considering using and explain how it could be used to help the client see different perspectives. How might a client’s developmental stage impact the treatment plan?

This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.5.n. Processes for aiding students in developing a personal model of counseling

6.2 Read and complete the “Creating Possibilities Practice Session.” How did the practice session go? What went well? What could have been better? What did you learn from the process that will help with your counseling practice?

7.1 What can you do as a counselor to help clients develop the support that they need to continue the progress they have made in therapy?

This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.5.k. Strategies to promote client understanding of and access to a variety of community-based resources.

7.2 Read and complete the “Action Planning Practice Exercise.” What did you learn from the exercise? What problems might you encounter in carrying out this action plan? How might this apply to your counseling practice?

8.1 You want clients to leave counseling with solutions for the dilemmas that initially brought them to counseling. You also want them to learn resiliency skills that will help them master future challenges. What are some skills or resources that you would like clients to learn in the counseling process? Explain how you might provide education, suggest, or even model these skills.

8.2 Do you think personal counseling should be required for all people practicing psychotherapy? Why or why not?

Each question must obtain 150 to 200 words must Pass turn it in with less than 5{0e601fc7fe3603dc36f9ca2f49ef4cd268b5950ef1bbcf1f795cc00e94cdd119} and must have a citation in his answer

Explain why issues such as commonalities, stability, and change are considered significant in the study of adult development?

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Adult development focuses on the behaviors and issues that people deal with during their life span—from adolescence through the end of life (for this course, you will focus more on the retirement age—before sixty-five years). Changes through an individual’s life span are a prominent focus in understanding adult development. Change can be classified as normative and nonnormative age-graded influences.

  • Explain why issues such as commonalities, stability, and change are considered significant in the study of adult development?
  • Describe normative and nonnormative age-graded influences?
  • Using examples from your observations of those around you, explain the importance of understanding normative and nonnormative age-graded influences in adult development.

Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings. Comment on the postings of at least two peers, and provide an analysis of each peer’s postings while also suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.

Submission Details:

  • Post your response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Respond to at least two posts by the end of the week.

Discuss how the treatment plan needs to be adjusted to address the changes in the situation

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In Topic 5, you submitted a treatment plan for your client Eliza. Since the initial treatment plan, several changes have taken place within Eliza’s case. Since the mandatory assessment two weeks ago, you have discovered that Eliza is again on your client listing for the day due to a mandatory evaluation, with the incident report indicating that campus public safety, due to a tip from a concerned resident, found the client passed out and alone in her dorm, smelling of alcohol.

Part 1: Review the initial Treatment Plan submitted in Topic 5.

Reassess your treatment plan diagnoses, goals, and objectives based on the new information provided.

Fill out and submit a new treatment plan evidencing the changes made in treatment utilizing the treatment plan template provided.

Part 2: In a 1,000-word essay, answer the questions presented in a separate Word document, addressing the following:

Examine the case and propose why the changes occurred.

Reassess the effectiveness and validity of the treatment plan.

Discuss how the treatment plan needs to be adjusted to address the changes in the situation.

Justify the changes both ethically and legally.

Determine what the changes (obstacles) mean to the treatment plan.

Discuss how you would evaluate the resources available for you to make a referral.

Discuss how you would communicate to the client the need for referrals to other providers.

Determine which referrals you would make and which you might suggest to the client.

Include any instruments you would use to assess the client.

Submit the revised treatment plan and essay to your instructor.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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 LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:

48) Reassess the treatment plan at regular intervals, and/or when indicated by changing circumstances.

50) Continuously assess and evaluate referral resources to determine their appropriateness.

51) Differentiate between situations in which it is most appropriate for the client to self-refer to a resource, and instances requiring counselor referral.

62) Summarize the client’s background, treatment plan, recovery progress, and problems inhibiting progress for the purpose of assuring quality of care, gaining feedback, and planning changes in the course of treatment.

67) Maintain ongoing contact with the client, and involved significant others, to ensure adherence to the treatment plan.

69) Assess treatment/recovery progress and, in consultation with the client and significant others, make appropriate changes to the treatment plan to ensure progress toward treatment objectives.

71) Apply generally accepted measures of treatment outcome.

72) Utilize referral skills, as described in Section 3.

77) Facilitate the client’s engagement in the treatment/recovery process.

78) Work with the client to establish realistic, achievable goals consistent with achieving and maintaining recovery.

112) Prepare and record treatment and continuing care plans that are consistent with agency standards and comply with applicable administrative rules.

113) Record progress of the client in relation to treatment goals and objectives.

115) Document the treatment outcome, using accepted methods and instruments.