Category: Social work

In considering Llewyn’s 3 Leadership styles and the additional 3 leadership styles including: transformational leadership, transactional leadership, and situational leadership, which leadership style would you favor in facilitating a group? Why?  List at least three mechanisms of oppression and how they may affect dynamics in a group. Explain how, as the facilitator utilizing the leadership style you chose, you would handle these mechanisms of oppression, taboo subjects, and conflict in the group setting through the lens of the NASW Code of Ethics.

Please make sure each post has two references. Separate each question. 
Question 1 
What is the clinical importance of understanding the origin of addiction? How does the client’s narrative affect treatment? How important is it to discuss the role that a Christian Worldview plays in their narrative and why? (150 words, 2 references) 
Question 2 (Feedback)
According to our text, the origin of addiction is crucial for clinical treatment because knowing this origin from the client’s history will in fact inform the therapist of the direction of treatment planning. The therapist’s awareness of whether such addiction is genetically or environmentally is in fact-based factors into the assessment process, strategic process, and treatment intervention. The text also reveals that knowledge of this supports therapeutic professional disposition and self-awareness. The text reveals that healthcare professionals’ approach based on the origin of addiction provides targeted support for client long-term care and recovery (Van & Davis 2018). Christian worldview plays a great role in helping to create an atmosphere that ignites change. However, a reportable one’s Christian worldview should not cause additional harm to a client’s beliefs, values. The ACA code of ethics speaks clearly concerning one’s personal views. Counselors are advised to be conscious and mindful of their own values, attitudes, and beliefs (ACA code of ethics, A.4.a.b 2014). Feedback? (50 words, 2 references) 
Question 3 (Feedback) 
An important aspect of the client’s narrative is understanding how the social context of drug use influences what Goode (1972, as cited in McNeece & DiNitto, 2012) says is the “four central aspects of drug reality” (p. 31). The client’s version of how they define the drug experience, the effects of the drug and the drug related behaviors they demonstrate must be a part of the biopsychosocial assessment. As well, mental illness and addiction is another aspect of the client’s narrative that could affect treatment. How would you as a therapist integrate treatment for a client whose mental illness is affecting their ability to reduce the impact of their origin of addiction? Feedback? (40 words, 2 references) 
Question 4 
Describe how biological, psychological, and social factors contribute to the development of addictions. (150 words, 2 references) 
Question 5 (Feedback ) 
You did a good job writing an initial discussion that integrates course theories by using research to support your ideas.   The social work profession places a high degree of importance on being familiar with the literature relating alcohol issues to race, ethnicity, and culture and thus becoming knowledgeable about the effects of alcohol on different groups and the factors associated with alcohol use (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2013). In understanding the “underlying under-controlled or disinhibited behavior (i.e., impulsivity and sensation seeking) that have been identified as correlates of substance use” (Franco & Barnes, 2015, p. 107), consideration has to be given not just to the personality that could shape an individual’s behavior, but to the the fact that “heritability of drug dependence and alcoholism is approximately 50%, indicating that genetic and environmental risk factors also play a roughly equivalent role in the development of substance abuse/dependence” (Buscemi & Turchi, 2011; Enoch, 2012, as cited in Davis & Loxton, 2013, p. 2306).
Given these ideas, how would you expect the way clients construct stories about their lives that then would affect treatment? (30 words, 2 sources) 
Question 6 
What is the most effective and beneficial parenting style? Why? Identify the parenting style implemented by your parents and provide supporting details. (100 words, 2 sources) 
question 7 (Feedback) 
There are various parenting styles, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. Parenting style can be categorized by two components: responsiveness, a parent’s response to the child’s needs and wishes, and demandingness or behavioral control, a parent’s approach to discipline and the level of demands placed on the child (Stein & Breckenridge, 2023). Research has shown that authoritative parenting is the most effective and beneficial style, it is also the preferred parenting style for child psychologists (US, 2020). Authoritative parents are warm, nurturing, and responsive to their children’s needs while also setting clear boundaries and expectations. This style promotes independence, self-discipline, and emotional intelligence in children. Authoritative parents provide guidance and support without being overly controlling or permissive. Children raised by authoritative parents tend to have higher self-esteem, better social skills, and excel academically. They are more likely to develop healthy relationships with others and become responsible adults. Authoritarian parenting is characterized by strict rules, high expectations, and little to no flexibility. Parents using this style often rely on punishment rather than positive reinforcement to discipline their children. This can lead to children feeling fearful, anxious, or rebellious. On the other hand, permissive parenting is marked by lenient rules, few consequences for misbehavior, and a lack of structure. Parents using this style may be more focused on being their child’s friend rather than an authority figure. While this can create a warm and nurturing environment, it may also result in children lacking self-discipline and struggling with boundaries. Growing up, I was raised by parents who implemented an authoritative parenting style. My parents (my mom specifically) set clear rules and expectations while also being responsive to my needs and emotions. My mother was firm in her discipline, but always took the time to explain the reasons behind her decisions. My father was a mix of both authoritative and permissive, I only saw him on weekends due to my parents being divorced, so it could very well be the circumstances. Since we were only there every other weekend, I felt he was a lot more relaxed in his parenting style and rarely needed to discipline me and my sister.  (40 words, 2 sources) 
Question 8 (Feedback)
Low emotional support and excessive control are characteristics of the authoritarian parenting style. (Stein) The authoritative parenting style is the most advantageous. While the primary goal of positive discipline is to assist parents in enforcing effective discipline, it’s also feasible that it will encourage parents to shift from permissive or authoritarian parenting to an authoritative approach (Caroll). This is just because the guardians who utilize this style have their kids confident and respectful; they perform well scholastically and are less inclined to report discouragement and even tension issues. My folks’ nurturing style is Tyrant style since they generally put down certain boundaries and principles expected to accomplish disappointment, which I achieved. For instance, at school, they typically gave me a good grade on some random test, and on the off chance that I neglected to accomplish a good grade, they rebuffed me by not giving me upkeep. (40 words, 2 sources) 
Question 9 
Discuss how the family of origin influences one’s parenting skills and what can happen when parenting styles, strategies, and philosophies are not discussed prior to parenthood. How might this be addressed in therapy? (100 words, 2 sources) 
Question 10 (Feedback) 
The family of origin plays a significant role in shaping an individual’s parenting skills, as it is within this primary social context that one first learns about parenting behaviors and attitudes. The experiences and interactions with one’s own parents often serve as a template for parenting one’s children. For instance, a study by Anikiej-Wiczenbach and Kaźmierczak (2023) found correlations between parental responsiveness and self-reported parental styles in the family of origin, with gender differences also playing a role. They observed that mothers who had liberal loving mothers themselves tended to exhibit higher sensitivity and cooperation in parenting, whereas those with autocratic mothers showed lower levels of these qualities. Fathers showed similar patterns, with positive correlations between having had democratic fathers and their own observed responsiveness toward daughters (Anikiej-Wiczenbach & Kaźmierczak, 2023) Feedback? (40 words, 2 sources) 

Getting Started
Cultural competence is a cornerstone of social work. It is an ongoing process, in which professional social workers are expected to improve their knowledge, understanding, and skills in working with diverse people on a regular basis. Social work, in general, is concerned about addressing – and when possible, eliminating – oppression. Ecological theory, also referred to as ecological framework, ecological systems, ecosystems perspective and others, provides an overarching view of how people are affected by their environments, and, in turn, affect their environments. This includes societal, as well as individual, views and beliefs about marginalized and oppressed groups. A rather challenging aspect of cultural competence, as well as social work in general, is managing our own worldview and bias. This is challenging because it is very difficult for us to see or be aware of our own biases, and often they are only revealed through discussion with others. However, within the context of practicing social work, it is extremely important that you become aware of your personal biases and how they influence your reactions and responses to others as well as your decision-making. Thus, through supervision, self-reflection, reading about cultural competence, and examining specific case studies or examples of your own work, you ideally will become more aware of your biases as well as strive to become more objective and culturally sensitive in your social work practice. In this discussion, we will also examine how our understanding of diversity, marginalization, and oppression is informed by our commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion, which are fundamental to ethical social work practice.
Resources
Textbook: The Social Work Practicum: Preparation for Practice
Website: NASW Code of Ethics
Lau, J. & Ng, K. (2014). Conceptualizing the counseling training environment using Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory.  International Journal of Advanced Counseling, 36(4), 423-439. 
Background Information
This assignment will allow you to become more self-reflective, manage your personal biases, address how to better work with diverse clientele, how to utilize and apply the ecological theory (or ecosystems perspective) in a case study, demonstrate character, and gain a deeper understanding of the NASW Code of Ethics. Through reflecting on a case study or example from your practicum, you will analyze a situation and reflect on how you can improve in your practice with others, including reducing the influence of personal biases and strengthening your cultural competence. As we reflect on these case studies, it’s important to consider how our approach to diversity, marginalization, and oppression is influenced by our commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) in social work practice.
Instructions
Read Chapter 13, “Diversity in Social Work Practice,” in your textbook The Social Work Practicum: Preparation for Practice.
Review the NASW Code of Ethics by clicking on “About NASW” in the main navigation. scroll down to “Ethics” and choose “Code of Ethics.”
Review the content on Ecological Theory provided in the article by Lau and Ng (2014). You can find this article using Online Campus Library Services (OCLS).
Select a case study, scenario, or situation that occurred recently in your practicum (Community Mental Health: MI/DD Adult Case Management) that relates to diversity, marginalization, cultural competence, and/or personal bias.
Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following discussion questions or prompts:
Briefly describe your case study, scenario, or situation that occurred recently in your practicum, providing specific examples of the marginalized or oppressed clientele with whom you are working, along with the situation. This can be a situation you have been directly involved with or have heard about through others at the agency.
Apply the ecological theory or perspective to your marginalized/oppressed clients. Explain how this theory assists you in not only understanding why they are marginalized/oppressed, but also how you can seek to reduce marginalization/oppression (locally or nationally). Be sure to explain relevant aspects of the theory and to cite sources from course materials or other professional literature in your responses. 
Describe how you are working to be aware of your biases and how they may affect your interactions with this clientele. Be specific about how you are or can use reflection, supervision, research, etc. to assist you.
Describe how you are advancing your cultural competency and anti-racist practice with this clientele. Give an example. 
What are you proud of in your work with this clientele when it comes to cultural competency? What can you do differently?  Be specific in your responses to these questions.
Be sure to reference both the textbook and the NASW Code of Ethics in your discussions.

What do you think are some of the
developmental challenges that a transgender child faces as they enter adolescence? In your answer, include examples from the documentary. Analyze the impact of societal attitudes and norms on the identity development of transgender adolescents, using Erikson’s theory as a framework. How do stigma, discrimination, and lack of social support influence the resolution of identity versus role confusion?****Examine the role of ego identity and identity diffusion in the experiences of transgender adolescents. How do transgender youth navigate the process of integrating their gender identity into a cohesive sense of self, according to Erikson’s theory?Explore how Erikson’s theory applies to the experiences of transgender adolescents in the context of family dynamics. How do familial acceptance, rejection, or ambivalence impact the resolution of identity versus role confusion during adolescence?**

Clinical Issues/Disorder Paper:
Students will write a minimum 6-page research paper on a commonly encountered child or adolescent clinical issue or disorder. Student will:
∗ Provide a thorough description of the issue or disorder;
∗ Discuss the prevalence of the issue being presented;
∗ Outline potential diagnostic criteria or symptoms of the presenting issue;
∗ Discuss proposed etiology of the presenting problem;
∗ Identify and discuss one or two evidence-based interventions for the issue.
• A minimum of 4 peer reviewed journals are required as resources. Paper should be formatted according to APA 7th edition.

Fields of Practice Paper.
Select a field of social work practice that interests you. Research that field and write a
paper that includes: description of the field, training required for social workers in that
field, practice settings, identification and detailed description of policy that is relevant to
the field, typical tasks for social worker in such fields, and common ethical dilemmas in
this field. The paper should be no less than five pages. APA format and minimum of 6
SCHOLARY sources (peer reviewed journals/books) are required
My choice of feild that I pick would be mental health with Veterans

I have a home care agency and I am submitting a proposal to a home care company for me to provide a “Personal Support Worker (PSW) for the shortage of their staff. I want to bid and I was told to fill a document, which I attached name as “Question” and I have also provided additional document  to go through it so you can understand everything very well.

Personal Statement
WMYJSSW’S Personal Statement requirements:
Social work is a professional discipline. It is a field of study that blends perspective from other disciplines, particularly biological and social sciences, with its own values, knowledge, and skills. Social workers must understand the interactions of individuals and families with their environment. Persons desiring to become social workers must possess the capacity for self-reflection, empathy, sensitivity, respect for diversity, and willingness to work with oppressed and at-risk populations. The personal statement should provide the admissions committee with insight regarding how your interest in social work evolved and your readiness for graduate social work education.
Your personal statement must be typed, double-spaced, 12pt. font, and 3-5 pages in length. *Please note: You will be evaluated on your writing style, grammar, and critical thinking/self-reflection. The personal statement is an opportunity to demonstrate your writing skills..
Ph.D. Applicants Personal Statement: Your personal statement should include a discussion of the following: Why do you want to attend Clark Atlanta University’s Whitney M. Young, Jr., School of Social Work? Based on WMYJSSW’s mission, vision, and goals, why are you a good candidate for this program? Your personal statement must clearly present relevant professional experiences in Social Work to your career objectives, including how the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Social Work will prepare you to meet these objectives (3-5 pages).
No plagiariziam and no AI  detection 

As you critically analyze issues social work leaders may encounter and examine how to address them through the practice of social work leadership, you will need to participate in the two-way interaction with research.
First, explain how you will use existing research on leadership to influence your style and skills. Second, offer two or three areas where you see a need for more evidence (needs more research) Explain how you might cause this research to take place. Apply your answers to your severe substance addiction practice setting. Support your ideas with properly cited references from scholarly sources, which may include your text.
Reading Resources
From mastery to accountability: Cultural humility as an alternative to cultural competence
Author: Fisher-Borne, M., Cain, J. M., & Martin, S. L.
Journal Title: Social Work Education
Publication Date: (2015)
Volume: 34
Issue: 2
Start page: 165 End page: 181
Cultural humility in psychotherapy supervision
Author: Hook, J. N., Watkins, C. E., Davis, D. E., Owen, J., Van Tongeren, D. R., & Ramos, M. J.
Journal Title: American Journal of Psychotherapy
Publication Date: (2016)
Volume: 70
Issue: 2
Start page: 149 End page: 166
Teaching critical self-reflection through the lens of cultural humility: An assignment in a social work diversity course
Author: Rosen, D., McCall, J., & Goodkind, S.
Journal Title: Social Work Education
Publication Date: (2017)
Volume: 36
Issue: 3
Start page: 289 End page: 298
DOI: 1

Human Services Research Project
Student’s will complete a project that consists of in-depth exploration and analysis of a specific PUBLIC OR PRIVATE NON-PROFIT agency or program in or near the County that they live in that serves it’s county residents. The project will culminate in a paper, and a short presentation.
Human Services Paper Requirement
Purpose As you prepare for your careers in the Human Service/Social Service industry, becoming more aware of the agencies that are within various communities will allow you to better prepare yourself for your future as well as allow you to better service your clients later on. This assignment will help you learn how to research this ever changing field and consider the various approaches used to serve clients.  The Human Service/Social Service industry is vast and ever changing and you will need these skills no matter what area you may go into in your career.
Task
You are being asked to complete a project that consists of in-depth exploration and analysis of a specific public or private non-profit agency or program in or near the County that you live in that serves its county residents. The research paper must summarize the following:
The Mission and Legal Basis of the Agency
Brief History of the Agency
Program Funding
Services Offered
Client’s Served
Employee Education/Characteristics
Employee and Agency Challenges
Volunteers
You will also need to include an analysis that demonstrates that you can apply class material to the topic of your research. Examples of things you might cover in this section are:
The strengths of the agency and why you believe these to be strengths.
The deficits in services or service delivery and their causes.
Linking the agency’s and clients’ challenges to social conditions or the political climate.
Identifying how management and staff develop common goals and/or vision for the agency and its services.
Identifying how the agency is evolving to respond to new societal challenges, and how this might affect populations in need of services.
Criteria
Here is an example of a past student’s successful submission: EXAMPLE PAPER.Links to an external site.
Please see the attached grading Rubric for specific grading expectations.
Papers should be 5-7 pages in length, cover all the items listed above, should tie in concepts/theories learned in the course to illustrate a deeper understanding of the material, and be in APA format. 
Contacts for Research and Information:
Students must interview no fewer than two people from the agency or program as sources of information for the project.
One of the two MUST be an administrative person
The other MUST be an employee whose work primarily involved direct client contact.
Volunteers are not acceptable sources of agency information. You have the option to interview volunteers to gather information about how they fit into the agency or their motivation for volunteering.
Specific Content:
Use the underlined words below as your paper’s headings
Mission and Legal Basis of the Agency or Program
Is this a public agency? If so what level of government is responsible? Or, is it a private non-profit tax exempt organization, a religiously based organization, a secular service organization, etc.? Does the agency subscribe to any particular philosophy or theoretical approach in developing services and working with clients?
Brief History
What gave rise to this agency/program? When did the agency or program come into existence, and why was it formed? How has it changed since its inception? Identify specific personal and/or social problems that gave rise to the agency. Describe how the agency addresses the causes of these problems, and the types of treatments/remedies they use to assist clients.
Funding
How is the agency or program funded? Identify the agency’s approximate total budget. Identify the largest expenses over the course of a year [such as, employee salaries/benefits, benefit payments to clients, office expenses, etc.]. Has the funding remained steady or changed over time?
Identify any economic and political issues and/or Federal and state policies that have affected the budget and thus, services. This information is not optional.
Services
What specific services does the agency or program provide? Describe assessment tools that are used to determine the services a client/consumer receives. Identify any eligibility criteria. How are services delivered? Are there limits on the number of clients served? If so how is that number determined, and what happens to those who need services but don’t qualify?
Client Characteristics
Identify the demographics of the clients who are served by the program, such as age, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, socio-economic status, etc.? [Most agencies are required to report this information.] Identify the most common barriers/obstacles in the life of clients, and how the clients learn about the program/services.
Employee Education/Characteristics
What level of education is required for various classes of employees? Does the agency prefer that employees have previous work and/or life experience? Identify the core competencies, skills, or values that are desirable/necessary for an entry-level worker.
Employee and Agency Challenges
Identify the greatest challenges for employees of the agency or program, and whether burn-out is a common problem. Ascertain the greatest incentives, motivators and sense of accomplishment for employees. Are there formal/informal support networks for employees to link into? Identify whether the agency addresses employee self-care/boundaries, and if so, how. Discuss future agency changes or challenges.
Volunteers
Are volunteers involved in the work, and if so, how? Note: Unpaid interns are volunteers (at times agencies don’t view interns as “volunteers”).
Analysis
You must have a minimum of 1 page of analysis that includes citations to the textbook and/or class lectures. This demonstrate that you can apply class material to the topic of your research. Examples of things you might cover in this section:
The strengths of the agency and why you believe these to be strengths.
The deficits in services or service delivery and their causes.
Linking the agency’s and clients’ challenges to social conditions or the political climate.
Identifying how management and staff develop common goals and/or vision for the agency and its services.
Identifying how the agency is evolving to respond to new societal challenges, and how this might affect populations in need of services.
Conclusion
Please end with a conclusion concerning your research.
Reference Page
You should have a reference page outlining the works you are citing.