What are the different nuances of meaning associated with the expressions brain damage and central nervous system impairment?

What are the different nuances of meaning associated with the expressions brain damage and central nervous system impairment?

Assignment 1: Dyslexia

Edward is a seven-year-old boy who has difficulty reading. His teacher refers him to the school psychologist to evaluate for a learning disability. The psychologist’s report concludes that Edward has dyslexia and mild central nervous system impairment.

Edward’s mother asks whether the report means that her son has brain damage. The psychologist says, “He has impairments, but I wouldn’t say that he is brain damaged.”

How would you explain this answer? What is dyslexia?

What are the different nuances of meaning associated with the expressions brain damage and central nervous system impairment?

In our culture, are we overly sensitive and fearful about the idea of brain damage?

What is the most significant information you learned about the skills required to be an effective counselor?

What is the most significant information you learned about the skills required to be an effective counselor?

You have been practicing counseling skills either on a volunteer or   on yourself throughout this course. This paper is an opportunity   to reflect on everything you learned. It is also an opportunity   to examine yourself as a potential counselor. You may write in   the first-person perspective in this assignment.

Write a 500-750-word paper addressing the following:

  1. What is the most significant information you learned about the     skills required to be an effective counselor? Were there any skills     that surprised you as you worked through the course?
  2. What are your strengths as a potential counselor? These     could be attending or communication skills, attitudes or behaviors     that will be an asset in the counseling role.
  3. What skills     do you think will be most difficult for you? What might be your     handicaps as a counselor?
  4. What are some specific actions     you will take to prepare yourself for your future practicum   experience?
  5. Explain the role of consultant-counselor.     Do you see yourself acting in this role? Why or why not?

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

This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.5.c.     Theories, models, and strategies for understanding and practicing consultation.

. Identify, using simple heuristics, the indicators that show that the specific problems experienced by the three stores can be resolved through training.

. Identify, using simple heuristics, the indicators that show that the specific problems experienced by the three stores can be resolved through training.

You have recently been appointed as a training manager for the southeast region of a major supermarket chain in the U.S. Your territory includes 15 retail stores. Your responsibility involves working directly with store managers and other stakeholders to develop training solutions to meet specific needs of employees in various stores. This includes, but is not limited to, performing needs assessments, determining appropriate instructional design and training delivery methods, as well as implementing and evaluating training initiatives.

 

Three of the stores in your territory have missed sales goals for the last two quarters. All three stores have received low customer satisfaction scores and are experiencing increased employee turnover rates. The high employee turnover has resulted in the store managers hiring many new and relatively inexperienced sales associates, which further contributes to the problem.

 

The senior management team of the supermarket chain believes that training and development may help decrease employee turnover and increase customer satisfaction. You have been asked to assess training needs and develop a proposal to address the situation in these three stores.

 

Instructions:

 

Use scholarly resources and your learning, address the following:

 

1. Identify, using simple heuristics, the indicators that show that the specific problems experienced by the three stores can be resolved through training.

2. Design a needs assessment plan and identify three specific training initiatives you would recommend for these employees. Include the expected outcomes for the three training initiatives in your proposal.

3. Select one of the specific training initiatives you identified and develop a budget of projected costs to implement this initiative.

 

Write a seven-to-nine-page training proposal in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

 

Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Did they propose strategies that address the micro, meso, and macro levels?

Did they propose strategies that address the micro, meso, and macro levels?

Read the posts of your peers and respond to at least two. Did they propose strategies that address the micro, meso, and macro levels? How were the strategies in your advocacy plan similar and different from those of your peers? Do you have recommendations for your peers?

Social justice and multicultural counseling goes hand-in-hand. These two components must work together in order to assist the client with their substance abuse or mental health disorder because you cannot have one without the other. As you know living in America is been more of white privilege when it comes to different aspects of life. This includes better healthcare, better ways of living, and better education. It is very important to follow the code ethics and this will allow you to maintain multicultural and social justice when creating a therapeutic relationship with your clients.

Locus control is a great way to measure your ability, your attitude and where you stand about your individual life. This attitude test allow you focus on certain areas of your life and influence you to complete your goals. Also the Lucas control test allows individuals to focus on key components and how to deal with overwhelming situations and how to overcome problems that may occur during when handling important problems.

As an addiction counselor it is a must that I understand how to work with multicultural individuals. This includes individuals who are Muslim, Catholics, and Christians. As a healthcare provider it is very important for me to understand certain religious practices. For instants, Muslims fast for Ramadan and Catholics attend morning services for Passover. These are little factors a counselor should know about the clients they are serving. America has placed Muslims in a stereotype stigma that they label as Terrorist. This stigma carries heave weight for Muslim individuals who are birth in other countries and now living here. With the lack of understanding and white politics have created individuals who are Muslim dissent as enemy number one. This is due to individuals who are committed I’m thinkable crimes against innocent people. This led to Muslims being called terrorist even the ones who live here in America who never committed a crime. When providing counseling service to multicultural population it is very important for the counselor to know about the community he or she is serving.

Describe the strengths and weaknesses of each selected substance abuse treatment intervention.

Describe the strengths and weaknesses of each selected substance abuse treatment intervention.

Assignment 2: Intervention Comparisons:

· There are a variety of substance abuse treatment interventions available. In this assignment, you will compare and contrast two such interventions.

Tasks:

Using the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources, research substance abuse treatment interventions. Select 2–3 scholarly resources to reference in this assignment.

Select two substance abuse treatment interventions to examine in this assignment.

Write a 2- to 3-page paper in Word format, addressing the following:

· Describe the strengths and weaknesses of each selected substance abuse treatment intervention.

· Discuss specific types of substance abuse that would benefit from your selected interventions.

· Identify potential barriers to treatment. Make sure to include barriers that are both internal to the patient (such as motivation) and external to the patient (such as environment).

Make sure you integrate research from at least 2–3 scholarly sources to support your ideas.

Apply APA standards to cite the sources.

· Justice Center: The Council of State Governments. (n.d.). Substance abuse. Retrieved from            http://csgjusticecenter.org/reentry/issue-areas/substance-abuse/

· National Center for Biotechnology Information. (1994). SAMHSA/CSAT treatment improvement            protocols: Appendix B; Levels of care. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/            books/NBK64649/

· National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2012). Drug addiction treatment in the United States.            Principles of drug abuse treatment for criminal justice populations: A research-            based guide. Retrieved from http://www.drugabuse.gov/sites/default/files/podat_            cj_2012.pdf

· New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. (2001). Guidelines for            level of care determination. Albany, NY: Author. Retrieved from http://www.oasas.            ny.gov/treatment/health/locadtr/documents/LOCADTRGuidelines.pdf

 What rules do undergraduate students need to be aware of?

 What rules do undergraduate students need to be aware of?

Resource: American Psychological Association website.

Research is an important part of the learning process and in the field of psychology. The difference between good and poor research is often the lack of understanding the process and importance of sources. APA is a part of the research process. For this assignment you are assuming the role of an instructor who is presenting on research and APA guidelines.

The two concepts you must understand to complete this assignment correctly are 1) the difference between Peer reviewed and Non Peer Reviewed sources AND 2) A basic understanding of APA formatting rules.

Create a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes that includes the following:

The steps of the research process using a diagram. WHAT are the steps needed to complete a project or write a paper from gathering research to turning it in? (Make sure you are discussing the process to write a research based paper, NOT the steps used to complete a research study).  Detail all of these steps and present them in a diagram form.

A list of 8 to 10 credible research strategies, and explain how they may be used. HOW/WHERE will you find your research?  How will you know you have the correct sources and information? (You will find a lot of this discussed in your readings for this week).

The differences and similarities of peer-reviewed resources and resources that are not peer-reviewed. Explain the differences so someone who did not know what this was could understand.

An outline of the APA guidelines that govern the style and structure of research.  What rules do you need to follow to document your sources?

Expectations for your course according to your reading and the current version of the APA manual. Some rules are different for undergraduates versus graduate students or professional researchers.  What rules do undergraduate students need to be aware of?  *Hint – check out the materials in the Center for Writing Excellence APA guidelines

Incorporate at least two peer reviewed sources in your presentation.

Include at least one APA-formatted citation example, both in-text, and end text citations.

Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

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Describe the health behavior/issue and how it is specifically related to your population (e.g. cigarette smoking and neuropathy in diabetic patients).

Describe the health behavior/issue and how it is specifically related to your population (e.g. cigarette smoking and neuropathy in diabetic patients).

The health issue is Suicide among cancer patients

1- Describe the health behavior/issue and how it is specifically related to your population (e.g. cigarette smoking and neuropathy in diabetic patients).

2- Segment your population audience.

3- Identify and analyze existing methods and strategies of preventive communication for the chosen health behavior/practice.

 

Use reliable sources as peer reviewed journals and trusted professional websites.

How can counselors challenge a client without getting into a     power struggle with a client, or provoking client   defensiveness?

How can counselors challenge a client without getting into a     power struggle with a client, or provoking client   defensiveness?

Write a 750-1,000-word essay outlining at least four guidelines for   effectively challenging a client. For each guideline, provide a   case example illustrating the principle. Address the following in your paper:

  1. How can counselors challenge a client without getting into a     power struggle with a client, or provoking client   defensiveness?
  2. How can counselors help a client to identify     unused resources and strengths?
  3. How can counselors help a     client to identify blind spots while continuing to provide empathy     and support for the client?
  4. How would counselors work     with a client within an interdisciplinary treatment team?
  5. How can a counselor act as a consultant when a practicing     counselor asks for help to strengthen their challenging skills with   clients?
  6. For this part of the assignment, you may write in     the first person. Reflect on your level of assertiveness. Do you     feel you are assertive enough to challenge clients comfortably or do     you feel you are too passive or aggressive? What might keep you from     challenging a client?

Provide at least three scholarly references in your paper.

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

MUST PASS TURN IT IN WITH LESS THAN 5%

How could information from research be used to change people’s views of psychological disorders?

How could information from research be used to change people’s views of psychological disorders?

For centuries, people have believed myths and misconceptions about psychological disorders and the people who suffer from them. Modern psychological research has allowed us to correct some of these misconceptions. As a result, many people have changed their ideas about mental and emotional disorders. Think of a common misconception you have observed in society or in your personal experience. How could information from research be used to change people’s views of psychological disorders? How can this information help us to better understand people who experience mental and emotional disorders?

In a multi-paragraph essay, describe the misconception you observed and discuss how information from research could be used to change this misconception about psychological disorders and the people who suffer from them. Be sure to include details from class materials, readings, and research on psychological disorders to support your discussion.