Assessment instruments that may be used in the process of addictions counseling

Given the large amount of information in this chapter about assessment instruments that may be used in the process of addictions counseling, what do you think is the best way for you to begin to master the information that has been presented and what kind of supervision do you think you will need to become proficient in the use of assessment instruments in the process of addictions counseling?

How does a centralized service delivery model differ from a decentralized service delivery model?

How does a centralized service delivery model differ from a decentralized service delivery model? Examine three differences in your response, using specific examples. Identify how these differences would affect agency clients. In other words, how do these models each empower or disempower clients? Use this unit’s readings to inform your discussion.

 

Readings:

Chambers, D. E., & Bonk, J. F. (2014). Social Policy and Social Programs (6th ed.). Pearson Education (US). https://capella.vitalsource.com/books/9780133557435

  • Read Chapter 6, “Analysis of Service Delivery Systems and Social Policy Program Design,” pages 107-137.

 

Response Guidelines

Respond to another learner, providing at least two different ways of how each service delivery model, centralized versus decentralized, would empower or disempower the clients in the examples the other learner provided. Advocate for the system that would most benefit your chosen population.

 

Describe key concepts and differentiate between Ethical Distress Type a, Ethical Distress Type B

Describe key concepts and differentiate between Ethical Distress Type a, Ethical Distress Type B, Ethical Dilemma, and Locus of Authority. Identify evidence of healthcare ethical problems in professional practice or from a personal perspective

  • Critically evaluate case studies related to ethical problems
  • Apply decision-making heuristics to an ethical problem in healthcare.

Use APA style and citations.

 Understanding types of ethical problems, along with ethical theory and values is necessary to effectively problem solve ethical cases.  In this assessment, you will demonstrate knowledge of ethical problems and apply that knowledge to identifying examples in your professional experience.

Explain the following types of ethical problems:

  • moral (ethical)distress type A, (ethical)distress type B
  • ethical dilemma
  • locus of authority
    • Give one example of each. consider doing some research using search terms such as a treat, not treat, elderly, ethical treatment, and elderly patient rights.

Discussion reflection about what career readiness services

In addition to these screenshots, please write a discussion reflection about what career readiness services you learned that Career and Talent Development (CTD) offers at the MMC, BBC, and Engineering campuses, how Handshake can help you, and your thoughts about the MyFloridaFuture Tool that allows you to view median earnings for Bachelors degree earners at FIU at 1/5/10 years after graduation – what do you think about the median earnings it shows you for your major?

Mental barriers between ourselves and our goals

Each of us deals with hardships each day, placing mental barriers between ourselves and our goals. We all strive to push through these thoughts, as some of the Manifest Destiny explorers/adventurers/migrants did (think of the Oregon Trail type of expeditions). Please describe your understanding of mental fortitude and its influence on our daily lives, goals, long-term accomplishments, and more. In what ways do you practice “pushing forward” with your goals? Do you ever encounter obstacles, and if so, how do you respond?

How conditional can positive regard have a negative impact on children?

How conditional can positive regard have a negative impact on children? (CC). How can therapists maintain unconditional positive regard while also acknowledging and addressing harmful behaviors or attitudes of the client? (JR)In what ways would you say that you have been the architect of your life? Have you recognized a “self-actualizing” tendency in the people you have known best?(NM).

Risk for mental health and behavioral disorders

Considering system support and professional development, what are some characteristics, risk factors, and warning signs of students at risk for mental health and behavioral disorders that one could address with school stakeholders? What are some protective factors one could share in their school counseling training to support students’ well-being? How could one support school stakeholders in a crisis situation?
Provide at least one scholarly source to support assertions.

Solitary sexual behaviors

What was the most intriguing or inspiring thing you learned about solitary sexual behaviors this week from the Week 6 learning resources? What did you learn about this topic that captured your attention?

Social scientific traditions of communication studies

We would like you to consider the ways in which the events and issues of this moment (racial unrest, political division, a climate crisis, a [recent] pandemic, etc.) might influence the scholarship produced in either the humanistic (including critical humanist) or social scientific traditions of communication studies. What do you think? What are you expecting to see?

How can we encourage prosocial behavior in the classroom?

Prosocial behaviors are actions that benefit others or support the common good. How can we encourage prosocial behavior in the classroom? What kinds of activities might we initiate in the classroom to support prosocial behavior?