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Description Discussion 2: Group Intervention When leading a group, it is the responsibility of the clinical social worker to find a way to enable all members to benefit from the experience. Although some members may not benefit, it is important for the clinical social worker to identify the positive aspects that he/she is witnessing. This strategy may create a feeling of empowerment for the members. For this Discussion, it may be helpful to review the video of the “Levy” group session again. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18dESmugh9exEFqR4c... BY DAY 4 Post your description of at least three benefits that are evident in the “Levy” group video. Describe ways this group session has been effective in helping the members of the group. BY DAY 6 Respond to a colleague who identified a different benefit in the video. Describe how the social worker’s role as leader impacts the effectiveness of group intervention. Colleague 1:Stacey Benefits of Process Group There are a variety of benefits displayed in the Levy group. Group members Jake and Bill shared their experiences adjusting to civilian life. The first benefit of the group is their ability to share their experiences in a safe environment without being judged. Although the group topic was sensitive in nature, the group members still felt comfortable disclosing their personal experiences. For instance, Jake shared that he drinks to “shut out images” of his experiences while on active duty. According to Westwood et al. (2010), veterans returning to civilization are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). The second benefit of this process group is the relatability among the group members. For instance, Bill and Jake shared how they use beer to cope with their daily struggles. Although Bill and Jake developed unhealthy coping skills, it allowed the group members the ability to share a commonality and identify how their drinking has negatively impacted their lives. Thus, peer support benefits the group by reducing their feelings of being overwhelmed with emotions (Westwood et al., 2010). Peer support assists veterans with process their feelings instead of internalizing them. The third benefit of the process group is the facilitator’s ability to empower and encourage the group members by validating their experiences yet challenging them to explore the impact of their trauma. Furthermore, the Levy group video provides the group members with a safe environment that promotes self-awareness, emotional expression, and cognitive reframing to process their trauma. Effective Group Session This group has effectively assisted members with processing their trauma by creating a sense of brotherhood. According to Westwood et al. (2010), veteran groups involve built-in peer input and the potential for interpersonal support and social regulation benefits. For instance, in the case of Jake, he disclosed that he does not feel comfortable with revealing the trauma to his wife, which created tension in his marriage. This group allowed Jake to identify how his behavior and drinking have negatively impacted his relationship with his wife. Also, the group provides Jake with the ability to disclose his symptoms of PTSD, such as nightmares which will assist in his healing process. References Laureate Education. (Producer). (2013d). Levy (Episode 6) [Video file]. In Sessions. Producer. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu Westwood, J. M., McLean, H., Cave, D., Borgen, W., & Slakov, P. (2010). Coming Home: A Group-Based Approach Assisting Military Veterans in Transition. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 35(1), 44-68. Colleague 2: Caneshia Benefits of Process Group One benefit for the Levy group is the group’s ability to be transparent with personal emotions. According to Westwood et al. (2010), veterans returning to civilization are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). Hence, processing trauma experienced can reduce symptoms of PTSD. This was illustrated when conflict arise between Jake and Bill. Jake and Bill were able to use conflict to express personal experiences and feel safe without being judged. Jake and Bill were able to use differences to lead to similarities in the trauma experienced. To go further in my explanation although the gentleman had similar experiences, the trauma was dealt with differently. Groups members were able to observe a variety way of coping. Group members were able to identify positive and negative effects of coping skills. Noticing the positive and negative in coping skills can also be a benefit. Peer support benefits the group by reducing their feelings of being overwhelmed with emotions (Westwood et al., 2010). Peer support of other group members can provide wisdom to those traveling down negative coping skills. One can express the negative outcomes of certain coping skills. Hence, allowing one to heal rather add to trauma already experienced. The Levy group video illustrates how a group allows one to feel safe. The group provides a safe environment for individuals to convey without feeling threaten or judge. One is able to identify strengths and positive coping skills. Effective Group Session According to Westwood et al. (2010), veteran groups involve built-in peer input and the potential for interpersonal support and social regulation benefits. The Levy group has been successful through group members ability to resolve conflict on their own. Although conflict between Jake and Bill got heated, the mem was able to come on one accord of understanding, they both are hurting and became on unit instead of one. With group support, Jake was able to identify and comfortably express struggles with his marriage. In addition, the group allowed Jake to process his trauma and identify his triggers. In addition provide effective coping skills leading to healthy living. Reference: Laureate Education. (Producer). (2013d). Levy (Episode 6) [Video file]. In Sessions. Producer. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu Westwood, J. M., McLean, H., Cave, D., Borgen, W., & Slakov, P. (2010). Coming Home: A Group-Based Approach Assisting Military Veterans in Transition. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 35(1), 44-68.

Description The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has set guidelines for the standards and necessary qualifications for the social work profession. Consider the following standard and minimum qualifications when completing this assignment. What are some basic ethical concerns for group work? What information is important for you to know to be in compliance? In this Assignment, you identify the basic foundation of ethical practice. NASW Standards: Ethics and Values Social workers shall function in accordance with the values, ethics, and standards of the profession, recognizing how personal and professional values may conflict with or accommodate the needs of diverse clients. (NASW, 2013, p. 4) Qualifications The social work case manager shall possess a baccalaureate or advanced degree in social work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; shall comply with the licensing and certification requirements of the state(s) or jurisdiction(s) in which she or he practices; and shall possess the skills and professional experience necessary to practice social work case management. (NASW, 2013, p. 4) Submit a 2- to 3-page paper on the use of ethics in group settings. Explain how ethics in group practice differs from individual practice. Explain how confidentiality, mandated reporting requirements, and group membership rules apply in group work

Description In this module, you learned about the role morality plays in the decision-making process. You will now apply this knowledge to an instance of discretionary decision making you have seen in the media, which was the focus of the Module One discussion. This application of knowledge will help you prepare for Project One in Module Five, in which you will be creating a written internal justification statement for a discretionary decision you make in response to a scenario. First, explain the role of discretion in criminal justice. Next, describe the instance from the Module One discussion in detail, providing background information surrounding the discretionary decision. (You may use your initial post from the Module One discussion board to help you with this.) Then, choose one element and describe the role it plays in the discretionary decision-making process in general: Integrity Authority Discretionary power Morality Last, explain how that same element chosen above (integrity, authority, discretionary power, or morality) may have affected the discretionary decision made in the instance provided. Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed: Explain the role of discretion in criminal justice. Describe an instance of discretionary decision making you have seen in the media. Describe the role one element (integrity, authority, discretionary power, or morality) plays in discretionary decision making in general. Explain how one element (integrity, authority, discretionary power, or morality) may have affected the discretionary decision made in the instance provided. Guidelines for Submission This assignment should be 300–400 words in length. Any references should be cited in APA style.

Description In this Assignment, consider the work done by the school social worker with the Rodao family. How would you prepare the family for continued success once your role is complete? Review the Case of the Rodao family from this week’s Learning Resources. BY DAY 7 Submit a 2- to 3-page paper addressing the following: Briefly summarize the case. Identify the specific social work roles demonstrated by the social worker. Identify at least two additional community professionals you would invite to support the Rodao family once the social work services have terminated and what you hope they could offer.

Description Crisis With Individuals, Couples, and Families Many people do not connect the word crisis to the words couples and families. When considering the impact of issues such as significant illness, death, job loss, addiction, and relationship violence, a crisis is indeed what has happened within a couple or a family. Such an event affects all involved, singularly and collectively. Family systems theories teach that there is a recalibration period after an event occurs for which the collective unit must make adjustments and acclimate to the change, whether that event is positive or negative. When one part of a system is changed, the other parts are impacted as well. For crises that have a family impact, it is important to work within this framework to help the family adjust and recover. For this Assignment, identify two types of crises experienced by individuals, couples, and/or families. Select two research articles from the Walden Library that discuss interventions for each of the crises you chose (totaling four articles). Think about the merits and limitations of the interventions discussed in your articles and that you would implement in your own practice and why. Consider the cultural, ethical, and/or legal issues related to treating survivors of the two crises you chose. The Assignment (2–3 pages): Explain the merits and limitations of the interventions discussed/recommended in the articles. Explain which intervention(s) you most likely would use in your own practice and why. Explain the primary cultural, ethical, and/or legal issues related to treating survivors of the two types of crises you chose.

Description Assignment: End-of-Life Care and Social Work Practice The death of an elderly individual may occur in a variety of settings and circumstances. For example, an individual may die painlessly at home surrounded by the support of many loved ones, or an individual may suffer severe pain for months before dying in a health facility with little social support. In addition, it is possible that many health and helping professionals may interact with the dying person and his or her family. For this Assignment, you consider a social worker's role in end-of-life care. In addition to reading this week's resources, conduct your own research and obtain at least one additional journal article that addresses how a social worker might support clients as they plan end-of-life care. Submit a 2- to 4-page paper that analyzes the role of the social worker in helping to plan end-of-life care. Include possible consideration of palliative care, euthanasia, hospice care, the living will and advanced directives, and other factors. Research and cite at least one journal article to support your analysis. Support your Assignment with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

Description ETH/120: Cultural Diversity In The United States Wk 4 - Confronting Social Inequalities [due Mon] Wk 4 - Confronting Social Inequalities [due Mon] Assignment Content In this assignment, you will examine aspects of cultural diversity that relate to social inequalities. In your examination, you will discuss some of the causes and effects of those inequalities and consider strategies for eliminating them. You likely are aware of a social inequality that can be addressed and discussed in an informative and respectful way. In this week’s assignment, you have the opportunity to educate and address members of your community about a specific social inequality or to call out and confront inaccuracies and misinformation about social inequalities. Scenario: You want to convince members of your community of a particular social inequality in the U.S. so they will participate in a campaign to bring awareness and promote action to fight that inequality in their community. Identify a social inequality that exists in the United States today to address in this assignment (inequalities in economics and work, law and justice, or health and illness are discussed in the textbook). Write 175- to 350-word email to your community members to promote opposition to this social inequality. Include the following in your email: Who you want to be involved The time and place that you propose to meet The social inequality and the aspects of cultural diversity that are at play. Include what you believe are some of the causes for this social inequality and how it affects the community. Include specific examples of this social inequality in the U.S. How the campaign will make people aware of the inequality, and what actions will be taken to fight for the elimination of this inequality Include information that encourages participation in the campaign and demonstrates that the social inequality is truly an issue. You can search the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information.

Description rior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 9: Qualitative Methods, watch the Week 3 Assignment video, and read the following resources on Dr. Loïc Wacquant’s research: “Habitus as Topic and Tool: Reflections on Becoming a Prizefighter” “A Fleshpeddler at Work: Power, Pain, and Profit in the Prizefighting Economy” “Whores, Slaves, and Stallions: Languages of Exploitation and Accommodation Among Professional Boxers” “UC’s ‘boxing sociologist’ / Combative French Professor Spent 3 Years in Ring (Links to an external site.)” A Professor Who Refuses To Pull His Punches (Links to an external site.) Boxing Proves a Hit for French Sociologist (Links to an external site.) An important part of analyzing research approaches includes understanding the positive and negative aspects of varied forms of social research. Ethnography as an approach allows a researcher to immerse in a unique social world in order to experience the lives of those who live there. The most intriguing aspects of this type of qualitative research is how the researcher maintains an ethical and neutral stance, how the experience can impact them, and how they use the experience for positive social change. In your paper, you will present the benefits of ethnographical research in terms of understanding a unique social world, as well as understanding the qualitative researcher’s role in performing and reporting on ethnographic research. You will do this through the resources provided, your own research of immersive ethnographical approaches, and also through critiquing Dr. Loïc Wacquant’s work. In your paper, include the following sections/components: Role of Researcher (One to two pages) Explain the researcher’s role in qualitative research in general and specifically in an ethnographic approach. Discuss the unique issues that researchers should be concerned about in qualitative research. Explain the challenges researchers face in ethnographical research. Discuss specific actions researchers can take to ensure they retain their ethical and neutral stance in performing qualitative research and reporting their qualitative research results. Loïc Wacquant’s Research (One to two pages) Summarize what Loïc Wacquant’s research was about. Determine whether or not Wacquant maintained an ethical and neutral stance. Justify the research approach Wacquant chose to take. Explain whether or not this could have been possible with a quantitative research study. Impact of Research (One page) Discuss how qualitative research and, in particular, ethnographic research, can inform our understanding of unique social worlds. Describe the potential impact of research in supporting positive social change through public policy. The Value of Qualitative Research paper Must be five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to an external site.) Must include a separate title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Word 2013 (Links to an external site.). Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice (Links to an external site.) resource for additional guidance. Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper. For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.) as well as Writing a Thesis Statement (Links to an external site.), refer to the Ashford Writing Center resources. Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text. The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment. Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.) Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. See the Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications. Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Description Discussion: Applying Differential Diagnosis to Neurodevelopmental Disorders To prepare: Read the case provided by your instructor for this week’s Discussion ( case of Aponi attached) and identify relevant symptoms and factors. You may want to make a simple list of the symptoms and facts of the case to help you focus on patterns. Read the Morrison (2014) selection. Focus on Figure 1.1, “The Roadmap for Diagnosis,” to guide your decision making. Identify four clinical diagnoses relevant to the client that you will consider as part of narrowing down your choices. Be prepared to explain in a concise statement why you ruled three of them out. Confirm whether any codes have changed by checking this website: American Psychiatric Association. (2017, October 1). Changes to ICD-10-CM codes for DSM-5 diagnoses. Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved from https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm/updates-to-dsm-5/coding-updates BY DAY 3 (TODAY) Post a 300- to 500-word response in which you address the following: Provide a full DSM-5 diagnosis of the client (find case of Aponi attached). Remember, a full diagnosis should include the name of the disorder, ICD-10-CM code, specifiers, severity, and the Z codes (other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention). Keep in mind a diagnosis covers the most recent 12 months. Explain the diagnosis by matching the symptoms identified in the case to the specific criteria for the diagnosis. Identify which four diagnoses you initially considered in the case of the client, using the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria to explain why you selected these four items. In one or two sentences each, explain why three of these diagnoses were excluded. Explain any obvious eliminations that could be made from within the neurodevelopmental spectrum. Describe in detail how the client’s symptoms match up with the specific diagnostic criteria for the primary disorder that you finally selected for him. Note two other relevant DSM-5 criteria for that illness from the sections on “diagnostic features” and “development and course” that fit this case. REQUIRED READINGS First, M. B. (2014). Handbook of differential diagnosis. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association Note: You will access this e-book from the Walden Library databases. Chapter 1, “Differential Diagnosis Step by Step” (pp. 14–24) Morrison, J. (2014). Diagnosis made easier (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press. Part 1, “The Basics of Diagnosis” (pp. 3–56) American Psychiatric Association. (2013f). Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author. doi:10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.dsm15 American Psychiatric Association. (2013k). Neurodevelopmental disorders. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author. doi:10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.dsm01 American Psychiatric Association. (2013m). Other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author. doi:10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.VandZcodes Walsh, J. (2016). The utility of the DSM-5 Z-codes for clinical social work diagnosis. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 26(2), 149–153. doi:10.1080/10911359.2015.1052913 Blackboard. (2018). Collaborate Ultra help for moderators. Retrieved from https://help.blackboard.com/Collaborate/Ultra/Moderator Note: Beginning this week, you use a feature in your online classroom called Collaborate Ultra. Your Instructor will assign you a partner and then give you moderator access to a Collaborate Ultra meeting room. This link provides an overview and help features for use in the moderator role. Document: Case Collaboration Meeting Guidelines (Word document) Note: Download these guidelines and consult the Assignment instructions. You are encouraged to orient yourself to these instructions and take action as early in the week as possible. Document: How to Write a Diagnosis According to the DSM-5 (PDF) REQUIRED MEDIA Laureate Education (Producer). (2018f). Steps in differential diagnosis [Video files]. Baltimore, MD: Author Retrieved from https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/SOCW/6090/04/DD/index.html. OPTIONAL RESOURCES American Psychiatric Association. (2013b). Assessment measures. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author. doi:10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.AssessmentMeasures Coker, T. R., Elliott, M. N., Toomey, S. L., Schwebel, D. C., Cuccaro, P., Emery, S. T., … Schuster, M. A. (2017). Racial and ethnic disparities in ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Pediatrics, 138(3), 1–11. Retrieved from http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/138/3/e20160407 Document: Suggested Further Reading for SOCW 6090 (PDF) Note: This is the same document introduced in Week 1. OPTIONAL MEDIA University at Buffalo School of Social Work (Producer). (2017). Episode 221—Dr. Jennifer Cullen and Dr. Jolynn Haney: Understanding and treating autism in women: Using lived experiences to shape practice [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://www.insocialwork.org/episode.asp?ep=221

Description Pay Gap by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Alpha Stock Images European Approaches to the Gender Pay Gap The policies of other nations can offer some insight into how to address pay inequality. Iceland, for example, has consistently been at the top of the world rankings for workplace gender equality in the World Economic Forum survey. A new Icelandic law went into effect on January 1, 2018, that makes it illegal to pay men more than women, gauged not by specific job category, but rather in all jobs collectively at any employer with twenty-five or more employees, a concept known as an aggregate salary data approach. The burden of proof is on employers to show that men and women are paid equally or they face a fine. The ultimate goal is to eliminate all pay inequities in Iceland by the year 2022. The United Kingdom has taken a first step toward addressing this issue by mandating pay transparency, which requires employers with 250 workers or more to publish details on the gaps in average pay between their male and female employees. Policies not directly linked to salary can help as well. German children have a legal right to a place in kindergarten from the age of three years, which has allowed one-third of mothers who could not otherwise afford nursery school or kindergarten to join the workforce. In the United Kingdom, the government offers up to thirty hours weekly of free care for three- and four-year-old children, to help mothers get back in the workforce. Laws such as these allow women, who are often the primary caregivers in a household, to experience fewer interruptions in their careers, a factor often blamed for the wage gap in the United States. The World Economic Forum reports that about 65 percent of all Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries have introduced new policies on pay equality, including requiring many employers to publish calculations every year showing the gender pay gap. Steps such as the collection and reporting of aggregate salary data, or some form of early education or subsidized childcare, are positive steps toward eventually achieving the goal of wage equality. Revised from Byars and Stanberry (2018) pg. 175. Which of these policies do you think would be the most likely to be implemented in the United States and why? How would each of the normative theories of ethical behavior (utilitarianism, deontology, virtue, and justice ethics) view this issue and these proposed solutions? You recently became CEO of a company with 400 employees where men made 25% more than women on average across all employees. What actions would you take to reduce this gap to under 10% within two years? Would it be realistic to reduce the gap to 0? Why or why not? Note: Remember in this discussion forum you should respond with substantial detail to this topic early in week 1 of the module. This will be your “initial post.” For your initial post, also bring in information from at least one background source or your own research to help inform your classmates. Cite the source. Assignment Expectations Each post should be about 250-300 words. Discussion posts will be assessed according to the following criteria on the discussion rubric: Quality of initial posting (first discussion only):Initial posting reveals a clear understanding of all aspects of the treated discussion question; uses factual and relevant information; and demonstrates full development of concepts. Quality of Responses to Classmates: Responds to the required number of students and to the professor, if appropriate. Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussions by building on previous peer posts; and offers alternative perspectives. Reference to supporting readings/information literacy: Refers to and properly cites either course and/or outside readings in posts, as required. Critical thinking: Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem; viewpoints and assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated; and conclusions are logically presented with appropriate rationale.