Vargis Family Case Study

Read Vargas Case Study: Module 1 and imagine that you are going to conduct a first interview with this family.

Write a 700-1,050-word paper that addresses the following:

  1. Discuss how you would build alliance with this family.
  2. Develop some hypothesis about the family patterns that you believe are maintaining the problem.
  3. Conclude by outlining your expectations for each phase of treatment.

APA format is required for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment delivery options, 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.

 

 

There needs to be at least 3 scholarly resources sited in the text as well as a works cited page.

 

Working With Diverse Populations

Working with special populations in any field can present challenges that require special competencies. This is particularly true in the substance abuse field. There are many cultural factors that contribute to substance abuse and influence assessment and treatment approaches. In addition, specific demographic factors such as age, socioeconomic status, family composition, and parenting styles can influence the development of these disorders and have to be addressed in the assessment and treatment plan. The success or failure of treatment can be directly related to the accommodation of these factors.

Use the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources to research cultural competency.

Review the following list and select one population group for use in this assignment:

  • Deaf and hard of hearing
  • Native Americans and Alaskan Natives
  • Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders
  • Spanish Americans
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Children and adolescents
  • Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT)

Respond to the following in a PowerPoint presentation:

  • Explain how you would work with that population with cultural competency. Specifically address substance abuse.
  • Describe the particular issues that might arise when working with a client from your selected special population.

Include detailed speaker’s notes and one slide with references.

Develop a 6–8-slide presentation in PowerPoint format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.ppt.

Analyze the relationship between cultural psychology and cross-cultural psychology.

Choose one of the case studies provided in the electronic readings for Week One.

-(You could use one of these found in a electronic reading- Exploratory vs Hypothesis Testing, Structure vs. Level Oriented, or Individual vs. Ecological (cultural level))

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you analyze cross-cultural psychology. As a part of your analysis, do the following:

  • Provide an overview of the case study.
  • Use the case study to provide a definition and an example of cultural and cross-cultural psychology.
  • Analyze the relationship between cultural psychology and cross-cultural psychology.
  • Discuss the methodology associated with cross-cultural psychology research.
  • Discuss how the case study helps you better understand how ethnicity, race, and worldviews are separate yet related concepts.
  • Discuss how enculturation may play a role in the case study you have chosen.

Incorporate a minimum of three credible, peer-reviewed references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

The Mcdonaldization of Society 8th edition

Journal needs to be original from text book course “The Mcdonaldization of Society 8th edition”, chapter 3.

Journal Entry 2,

In Chapter 3, Ritzer describes how higher education is striving for greater efficiency and is becoming what he terms a McUniversity. Think about your own educational experience, and the choices you have made when it comes to education. Drawing on Ritzer’s description of the McUniversity in particular, analyze your experience looking at those elements that fit with a search for greater efficiency, and those that do not. Overall, would you say that your education experience is efficient, or not? How so?

 

Your journal entry is worth 10% of your final grade. It should be 3 pages long using a 12-point size font, double- spaced. You should use a header with your name, the date, the course number, and “Journal Entry 2” on the first page (NO title page). You should cite and reference your textbook properly in a standard formatting style, such as ASA, APA, or MLA. The first two pages should be your essay, and the third page should be your reference list. Please consult the library resources listed in your syllabus and in your course menu to make sure you are formatting your source correctly.