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Reflect on the material you have reviewed thus far in this course, including the case studies and stories presented in Body Keeps the Score and The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog.  How has the information affected you? How have you measured your reactions to trauma content?  How have you implemented the self-care plan you developed during Week 1? (My self care plan from week 1)  Listening to the podcast on ‘real self-care’ made me recall the need to go past simple concepts of stress management to a degree of dismantling oppressive systems (NPR, 2023). I have personally had a lot of issues trying to understand and adapt to the American norms and structures as a Haitian immigrant and a woman of color. However, a significant motivation is the scarcity of Haitian social workers I came across when in search of assistance after my mother’s demise. That is why I want to obtain my degree  to close that gap and be able to offer culturally appropriate care to those people. In the continuation of this program, I would want to learn about the strategies to develop resilience, understand the concept of community, and how one can fight for their rights and others. However, self-care is not enough, so I should establish boundaries, do value-based work, and advocate for systemic changes that benefit people of color. It will not be a walk in the park, but I am willing to do the inner work required to meet myself and other people where they are

Co-Occurring Disorders -- Introductory Video If you can open the video let me know please After watching the “Co-Occurring Disorders” video answer the following questions: 1.What did you learn from this video and how might it impact your social work practice? 2.How does the co-occurring of mental health and substance abuse problems possibly make both problems worse? 3.The State of Maryland is moving towards a behavioral health integration model, meaning that clients will now receive their substance abuse and mental health services at the same treatment location instead of going to two separate agencies. (For more information on this development, see http://dhmh.maryland.gov/bhd/SitePages/integrationefforts.aspx.) How does the integration of mental health and substance abuse services possibly provide better treatment outcomes for clients? In your opinion, how will this integration impact the social work profession?

NA or AA Reflection, Info..docx Each student will attend ONE Alcoholics Anonymous meeting OR a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. You can find open meetings face to face and online- please search NA or AA websites. Students will write a 2-3 page reflection paper concerning their experiences. This assignment is worth 100 points. * PLEASE FOCUS ON ANALYZING YOUR MEETING BY FOLLOWING THE PROMPTS LISTED. THANK YOU** Also, you do not have to write in APA, and it is a reflection essay so please format professionally but there are no references. Since this course has a hard turnaround for grades following the end date, there will be no acceptance of late papers for this assignment. Paper will include an introduction, description and analysis of the meetings, and a discussion on the implications for social work practice. Please include the name, address and dates of the meeting attended. For assistance in completing the Self-Help Reflection Paper assignment, the following resources are available to you: 1. Self-Help Group Reflection Paper Grading Rubric-1.docx 2. Tips for Attending AA/NA Meetings I attended a virtual AA meeting thru high watch recovery center On 7/30/24 at 7:30 pm via zoom Below is their website information As always, if you need help, please do not hesitate to call us at High Watch, or reach out via email: jdunleavy@highwatchrecovery.org. To attend a virtual AA meeting, you can select from one of the three times listed on this page: 8:00am EST daily 12:00pm EST daily 7:30pm EST daily If this is your first time joining a zoom meeting, you can follow instructions at this link: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting To find a Connecticut-based virtual NA meeting, links and information can be found at https://ctna.org/. During the meeting There were 8 people including myself , Introduction was completed , they discuss topic pertaining to alcohol, they discuss confidentiality , meeting was 1 hour long Happiness goal was discussed, they had volunteer to read, people discussed how they cope with pain, people share their story aboutbeing an alcoholic I felt really sad hearing their story and the trauma that led them to alochol, being aHaitian nativeI never knew alcohool could lead people thru a dark path and ruined live

This discussion asks you to think through the challenges of completing a needs assessment for a community outreach project and should also help you frame your final project assignment. Before engaging in a community development plan, it is critical to understand peoples’ needs by identifying available resources, understanding who is and who is not given a voice in a particular community, and what your goals are for improvement. Doing a needs assessment is the first step in determining the direction for community outreach. In Section 1 of Community Tool Box: Chapter 3. Assessing Community Needs and ResourcesLinks to an external site., you are provided with a detailed guide for considering needs and resources for developing and implementing a plan to improve a specific issue (or related set of issues) in a community. Then, choose an issue facing a particular community. This can be your own community, the community you grew up in, a community you have often visited or worked with, or any other community you choose. You can also choose a community outside a specific locale, selecting groups who are part of a subculture. Then, select an issue facing that community. Some topics might be food deserts, gentrification, the availability of opioids, or housing discrimination. Reach out to your instructor if you have any questions. Once you have selected your community and its issue, respond to the following prompts: Describe the community you chose to focus on and the issue you’re addressing. Add details about the people who constitute the community and why the issue is harmful. What steps have been taken to address the issue? Why is it important to do a needs assessment for this community? Choose one tip from Navigating Difficult Conversations: 7 Tips for Civic Engagement DiscussionsLinks to an external site., and explain why that tip is important for the community you chose to write about. How might you use it to help better understand the community’s needs? Discuss the section from Community Tool Box: Chapter 3. Assessing Community Needs and ResourcesLinks to an external site. that you chose to focus on, and explain its relevance to the community issue and how you would use it in your needs assessment. How does it map to the issue at hand? Reflect on the process of developing needs assessments. What did you learn from this assignment? Why are needs assessments helpful?

Outline of chosen professional/graduate job role and sector Critical reflection of the recruitment and selection process Networking plan

This paper requires you to further explore the issue that you selected in the ‘Policy Topic Selection & Article Annotation’ assignment.

This week we began examining the "College for All Philosophy" and Student Loan Debt. Based on ideas presented in the course readings, points made during lecture, and the documentary film, "Default". Question? On Friday during class, we watched the documentary, "Default: The Student Loan Documentary." What did you think about the documentary? After watching the documentary, do you believe that taking out student loans to finance a college education is a wise decision? Yes or no? Justify your answer.  Link: https://youtu.be/wvQR93C6n2E

Part 1) Video demonstration of intervention Students will record a video in which they are demonstrating how to introduce and execute a clinical intervention.  Students can select an intervention breath training(belly breathing) lother name is Diaphragm breathing  In recording the presentation, students will need to select a classmate to serve as the “client.” .   Since you will meet "virtually," you can partner with a classmate in a different location.  In the video, you will demonstrate one intervention for helping a current, past, or imaginary client who has experienced trauma. The video demonstration should be no longer than 5-10 minutes in length and illustrate how you would use one of the interventions we have highlighted in class.  Remember to include the following in your demonstration video: 1) How you would provide psychoeducation to the client regarding the intervention; 2) Why you selected the intervention; 3) An explanation of the intervention; and 4) A demonstration of the intervention.   If you are discussing a real client, the demonstration can reflect something that you actually did or that you wish you had done.    This is the original prompt in case you need it I edit it up top this one is in case you need more clarification  Prompt This assignment consists of three parts: 1) Video demonstration, 2) Peer Review, and 3) Discussion Board.  Please review the specifics in each category to ensure you have adequate time for each step.   Part 1) Video demonstration of intervention Students will record a video in which they are demonstrating how to introduce and execute a clinical intervention.  Students can select an intervention of their choice from the following categories:  grounding, breath training, meditation/mindfulness, relaxation, or bodywork.  Once you have selected your intervention, please discuss it with the instructor and sign up on the case presentation list so that multiple intervention strategies can be demonstrated.  I have provided a brief video demonstration for each of the categories.  Please do not replicate the intervention that I modeled.     In recording the presentation, students will need to select a classmate to serve as the “client.”  You may use the “partner request” discussion board to correspond with your classmates and select a partner.  Please note that you can record this video in any program. Make sure that we can hear and see you.  It may be easiest to use Zoom.  Instructions for how to record in Zoom are located in the student resources section.   Since you will meet "virtually," you can partner with a classmate in a different location.  In the video, you will demonstrate one intervention for helping a current, past, or imaginary client who has experienced trauma. The video demonstration should be no longer than 5-10 minutes in length and illustrate how you would use one of the interventions we have highlighted in class. Remember to include the following in your demonstration video: 1) How you would provide psychoeducation to the client regarding the intervention; 2) Why you selected the intervention; 3) An explanation of the intervention; and 4) A demonstration of the intervention.   If you are discussing a real client, the demonstration can reflect something that you actually did or that you wish you had done.    YOU MAY VIEW THE EXAMPLE ON THE CASE PRESENTATION LIST. IN THE DEMONSTRATION, I INTRODUCED A BREATHING STRATEGY TO A COLLEAGUE WHO PLAYED A " CLIENT. "  Part 2) Peer review your classmates’ videos Students have been randomly assigned to peer review a select number of their classmates' presentations.  Students will review the assigned videos and provide valuable feedback to the student practicing the intervention.  Peer review will help you to develop your skills in thinking critically and supplying constructive information, which will enhance your classmates' learning experience.  Only the instructor and the student who posts the video will see your feedback.  It is important to highlight at least one area of strength and one area for growth. If a student was providing feedback on my video, they might say: The instructor asked the client how she might apply the technique in daily life.  The instructor did not ask the client to use a feeling word to describe her emotional state following the intervention.   Part 3) Discussion board post with reflections on your presentation experience and peer review process Write a post in the corresponding discussion board that describes the intervention you role-played, the source(s) you used, and any reflections you have on what you learned from the demonstration.  Also, include what you learned during the peer review process.      If I were reflecting upon my role play, I might say: Foremost, I was over the allotted time. My video was 11:45, and the assignment stated it should be 5-10 minutes.  I should have had it on split-screen so you could have seen both of us simultaneously.  I noticed I moved quite a bit.  I was sitting in an uncomfortable chair, which explains some of it, but I also consciously modeled with my body that the client could readjust her posture if that felt appropriate.  I was using dual screens.  The viewer could not see that the client had her eyes closed and may think that I was not paying attention to the client’s nonverbal cues.  I referenced past sessions, asked for permission, and provided a brief overview of the technique before introducing the intervention.  I established a baseline by asking the client to use a feeling word to describe her mood before practicing the exercise.  In doing so, the client compared and contrasted her emotional state before and after the breathing strategy. 

This week we began examining  the "College for All Philosophy" and Student Loan Debt. Based on ideas  presented in the course readings, points made during lecture, and the  documentary film, "Default". Question? On Friday during  class, we watched the documentary, "Default: The Student Loan  Documentary." What did you think about the documentary? After watching  the documentary, do you believe that taking out student loans to finance  a college education is a wise decision? Yes or no? Justify your answer.   Link: https://youtu.be/wvQR93C6n2E

Using the attached document, write an essay answering the following prompts in separate paragraghs 1. How do societies recover after devastating natural disasters and/or acts of terrorism/war?  2. Who is responsible for rebuilding societies and communities following such horrific devastation? 3. Is the United States responsible to help other countries stop disease outbreaks. Why or why not? 4. Summarize how Goldin explains how globalization could be both the best and worst thing for mankind. Cite four examples from his talk that illustrate this.