Discuss the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill

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Discuss the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill in the United States. How have changing policies reflected cultural values and understanding of mental illness?

Deinstitutionalization is the procedure of shifting the care and support from long-stay psychiatric hospitals to community mental health services for patients diagnosed with severe mental disorders

What was a major problem with deinstitutionalization?

Principles of collaborative decision making

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Principles of collaborative decision making and how it encourages and empowers people with disability to make their own decisions

The principles of collaborative decision-making and how it encourages and empowers people with disability to make their own decisions are: Inclusive as opposed to exclusive decision making-People with disabilities are included in the decision making process. There are not excluded by any means whatsoever.

What are the principles of collaborative decision making?
When all parties work together they have shared responsibility, accountability and authority. Collaboration includes engagement, dialogue, inclusion and mutual learning, and should be conducted in an environment that can foster these principles.

Examples of ethical behaviors in the workplace

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Describe how you have integrated social work ethics and values into your practice. This can include elements such as: • adherence to the CASW “Code of Ethics” and standards of Practice •

Understanding of social work roles and maintenance of professional boundaries

How do you demonstrate values and ethics in social work?
Social workers should respect, uphold and defend each person’s physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual integrity and well- being. They should work towards promoting the best interests of individuals and groups in society and the avoidance of harm.
What is an example of work ethics and values?
Examples of ethical behaviors in the workplace includes; obeying the company’s rules, effective communication, taking responsibility, accountability, professionalism, trust and mutual respect for your colleagues at work. These examples of ethical behaviors ensures maximum productivity output at work.

Identify the benefits of sleep

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Identify the benefits of sleep. Please include the stages of sleep and any specific benefits that are identified with a specific stage.

What is the importance of sleep and sleep stages?
Each sleep stage plays a part in allowing the mind and body to wake up refreshed. Understanding the sleep cycle also helps explain how certain sleep disorders, including insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea, can impact a person’s sleep and health
What are the benefits of Stage 2 sleep?
In stage 2, brain wave continues to slow with bursts of rapid brain activity called sleep spindles and K complexes. These bursts are thought to play a role in long term memory consolidation and sensory processing, and to protect the brain from waking up from sleep. Body temperature decreases and heart rate slows down.

Theory of Psychosexual Development

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Explain how Freud’s Theory can be applied to the Early Childhood classroom.

Include information on the Oral Stage, Anal Stage, Phallic Stage and Latent Stage.

How does Freud’s theory apply to child development?
Theory of Psychosexual Development. Freud believed that personality develops during early childhood and that childhood experiences shape our personalities as well as our behavior as adults. He asserted that we develop via a series of stages during childhood.
How can Freud’s theory be applied in the classroom?

The different types of attraction

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Describe in detail and provide examples of the different types of attraction. Explain the type of attraction you feel would be most effective in establishing lasting relationships and why

What are the different types of attraction?
Heteroromantic: romantic attraction toward person(s) of a different gender. Homoromantic: romantic attraction towards person(s) of the same gender. Panromantic: romantic attraction towards persons of every gender(s) Polyromantic: romantic attraction toward multiple, but not all genders.

References

Santrock, J. W. (2020). Life-Span Development (18th ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://digitalbookshelf.southuniversity.edu/books/9781260471984

Explain the concepts of pluralism and assimilation

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Explain the concepts of pluralism and assimilation and describe how they affect the rites of passage of individuals, and those you selected.

What is assimilation or pluralism?
Assimilation is a process where formerly distinct and separate groups merge socially and come to share a common culture. As a society undergoes assimilation, group differences decrease. Pluralism exists when groups maintain their individual identities.The three traditional models of assimilation are: Anglo-Conformity, Melting Pot and Cultural Pluralism.

References

Santrock, J. W. (2020). Life-Span Development (18th ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://digitalbookshelf.southuniversity.edu/books/9781260471984

 

Interpersonal communication skills

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Demonstrate how you have used a range of interpersonal communication skills in assessment and intervention planning in your social work practice

How do you demonstrate interpersonal communication skills?
What is interpersonal skills in social work practice?

1.Interpersonal skills

Social work is about building relationships with people in order to work collaboratively with them. It follows that the ability to get on with people from all walks of life is essential, says Coward

There are many applications to interpersonal communication within an organization. Your employees can use this during client meetings, customer interactions, and project discussions. They can also use it for their daily communication with other employees in the company

Explain some of the factors that may influence choices regarding lifestyle

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Explain some of the factors that may influence choices regarding lifestyle. Also, research some ways in which individuals can improve their lifestyle, especially during adulthood.

What are some of the factors that may influence choices regarding lifestyle?
Socioeconomic status, level of education, family, kin and social networks, gender, age and interpersonal influences all affect the choice of lifestyle. This has implications for community practitioners working in the field of health promotion, in particular to promote healthy lifestyle.
What are the 4 major lifestyle factors?
Don’t smoke, eat healthily, exercise regularly, and go easy on the alcohol, and you are likely not only to have fewer chronic health problems, but also to live longer, according to a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that concludes neglecting to follow these four healthy behaviors 

Describe and evaluate how you have demonstrated professionalism in your social work practice

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Describe and evaluate how you have demonstrated professionalism in your social work practice and how you have conducted yourself in a professional manner.

This can include elements such as • documentation • taking initiative for one’s learning

How do you demonstrate professionalism when and where should you demonstrate this behavior?
Professionalism means listening respectfully when another person is talking. The second person should make eye contact periodically and nod when appropriate. Do not take phone calls while someone else is taking. Use professional titles to address othersDescribe and evaluate how you have demonstrated professionalism in your social work practice and how you have conducted yourself in a professional manner.

This can include elements such as • documentation • taking initiative for one’s learning

How do you demonstrate professionalism when and where should you demonstrate this behavior?
Professionalism means listening respectfully when another person is talking. The second person should make eye contact periodically and nod when appropriate. Do not take phone calls while someone else is taking. Use professional titles to address others.
What is professionalism and how to exhibit professionalism explain with a real life example?
What is professionalism and how to exhibit professionalism explain with a real life example?