To prepare for this Discussion:

Review the following articles and think about the challenges and stereotypes forensic psychology professionals must overcome when encouraging police professionals to use psychological resources.

“Law Enforcement Preferences for PTSD Treatment and Crisis Management Alternatives”

“Characterizing Perceived Police Violence: Implications for Public Health”

“Helping First Responders Withstand Traumatic Experiences”

“The Effectiveness of Individual Wellness Counseling on the Wellness of Law Enforcement Officers”

Review the “Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists.” Consider the guidelines that are relevant to forensic psychology professionals providing support and interventions to police professionals.

Review the book excerpt, “Confidentiality of Psychological Information and the HIPAA in Police Psychology.” Think about the ethical guidelines and issues forensic psychology professionals could face when providing support and interventions to police professionals.

Select two challenges that forensic psychology professionals face when encouraging police professionals to utilize available psychological support and interventions. Consider how you would address these challenges.

Select one ethical issue related to forensic psychology professionals providing support and interventions to police professionals. Think about the ethical guidelines that could apply to this issue.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 3 a brief description of two challenges faced by forensic psychology professionals when encouraging police professionals to utilize available psychological support and interventions. Explain how you would address these challenges. Then, analyze one ethical issue that the forensic psychology professional could encounter when providing psychological support and interventions. Be specific and cite the applicable ethical guidelines.

Learning Resources

Readings

• Book Excerpt: Rostow, C. D., & Davis, R. D. (2004). Confidentiality of psychological information and the HIPAA in police psychology. In C. D. Rostow & R. D. Davis (Eds.), Handbook for psychological fitness-for-duty evaluations in law enforcement (pp. 161177). Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.
• Article: Adams, R. E., Boscarino, J. A., & Figley, C. R. (2006). Compassion fatigue and psychological distress among social workers: A validation study. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 76(1), 103108. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Article: American Psychology-Law Society, Division 41 of the American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Speciality guidelines for forensic psychologists. Retrieved from
• Article: Barnett, J. E., Baker, E. K., Elman, N. S., & Schoener, G. R. (2007). In pursuit of wellness: The self-care imperative. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 38(6), 603612. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Article: Barnett, J. E. (n.d.). Psychological wellness and self-care as an ethical imperative. Retrieved from
• Article: Black Becker, C., Meyer, G., Price, J. S., Graham, M. M., Arsena, A., Armstrong, D. A., & Ramon, E. (2009). Law enforcement preferences for PTSD treatment and crisis management alternatives. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 47(3), 245-253. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Article: Board of Professional Affairs’ Advisory Committee on Colleague Assistance. (n.d.). Professional health and well-being for psychologists. Retrieved from
• Article: Chard, K. M., Cooper, L., et. al. (2005). Risk factors and self care for practitioners working with trauma clients. Retrieved from
• Article: Cooper, H., Moore, L., Gruskin, S., & Krieger, N. (2004). Characterizing perceived police violence: Implications for public health. American Journal of Public Health, 94(7), 11091118. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Article: Heglund, J. (2009). Helping first responders withstand traumatic experiences. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, 78(9), 14. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Article: Saakvitne, K., et. al. (n.d.). Occupational vulnerability for psychologists. Retrieved from
• Article: Tanigoshi, H., Kontos, A. P., & Remley, T. P., Jr. (2008). The effectiveness of individual wellness counseling on the wellness of law enforcement officers. Journal of Counseling & Development, 86(1), 64-74. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

   

 a brief explanation of the effects of social support on the health condition. Then describe two populations that are at risk for reduced social support and explain why. Finally, explain two ways you might bridge the gap between the need for and utilization of social support for the populations you selected. Be specific. 

Readings

• Course Text: Rook, K. S., August, K. J., & Sorkin, D. H. (2011). Social network functions and health. In R. J. Contrada & A. Baum (Eds.), The handbook of stress science: Biology, psychology, and health (pp. 123135). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

  Now with the understanding of social support as a coping mechanism as discussed in Week 6, please review Chapter 10, Social Network Functions and Health with this new perspective on the effects of social networks when underutilized among various populations.

• Course Text: Uchino, B. N., & Birmingham, W. (2011). Stress and support processes. In R. J. Contrada & A. Baum (Eds.), The handbook of stress science: Biology, psychology, and health (pp. 111121). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
• Article: American Cancer Society. (2012). Sources of support. Retrieved from
• Article: Chao, R. C.-L. (2011). Managing stress and maintaining well-being: Social support, problem-focused coping, and avoidant coping. Journal of Counseling and Development, 89(3), 338348.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
• Article: Committee on Education and Training, American Psychological Association Division 38. (2012). Becoming a health psychologist. Retrieved from
• Article: Hillenberg, J. B., & DiLorenzo, T. M. (1987). Stress management training in health psychology practice: Critical clinical issues. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 18(4), 402404.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the PsycARTICLES database.
• Article: Keefe, F. J., & Blumenthal, J. A. (2004). Health psychology: What will the future bring? Health Psychology, 23(2), 156157.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the PsycARTICLES database.
• Article: Kraft, P., & Yardley, L. (2009). Current issues and new directions in psychology and health: What is the future of digital interventions for health behavior change? Psychology and Health, 24(6), 615618.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
• Article: Littrell, J. (2008). The mind-body connection: Not just a theory anymore. Social Work in Health Care, 46(4), 1737.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the MEDLINE with Full Text database.
• Article: Nielsen, K., Taris, T. W., & Cox, T. (2010). The future of organizational interventions: Addressing the challenges of todays organizations. Work & Stress, 24(3), 219233.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
• Article: Nauert, R. (2011, January 21). . Psych Central. Retrieved from  
• Article: Schaufeli, W. B., (2004). The future of occupational health psychology. Applied Psychology: An International Review, 53(4), 502517.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
• Article: Uchino, B. N. (2006). Social support and health: A review of physiological processes potentially underlying links to disease outcomes. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 29(4), 377387.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
• Article: Wells, J. R., & Anderston, S. T. (2011). Self-efficacy and social support in African Americans diagnosed with end stage renal disease. The ABNF Journal, 22(1), 912.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
• Article: Yali, A. M., & Revenson, T. A. (2004). How changes in population demographics will impact health psychology: Incorporating a broader notion of cultural competence into the field. Health Psychology, 23(2), 147155.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the PsycARTICLES database.
• Website: American Psychological Association Division 38: Health Psychology. (n.d.). Retrieved from  
• Web Resource: American Cancer Society. (2012). Find support groups and services in your area. Retrieved from  
• Web Resource: American Psychological Association. (n.d.). International Journal of Stress Management. Retrieved from
• Web Resource: National Institutes of Health. (n.d.). Health information: Stress. Retrieved from  

4 pages

Pathology, Diagnosis, and the DSM-5

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review and in the course text and view the videos , , and screencast on how to access and use this resource and how to cite and reference the DSM-5. Utilize the to support your analysis. Note that, in keeping with the focus of this class, the emphasis of your paper should be on the pathological aspects of the disorder you select to analyze.

To successfully complete this writing assignment,

1. Select a psychological disorder for comprehensive analysis from the following list (Choose only one.):

Major depressive disorder

Bipolar disorder

Anxiety

o Focus on only one of the anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder).

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Substance use disorder (substance abuse and addiction)

o Provide both an overview of this topic plus a focus on a single drug of your choice.

Your selection of topic should be based on your personal or professional experience or your own academic or personal interest in the topic. Be sure to use current terminology from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5).

2. Based on the following requirements, create an for your paper. Use this outline to determine the appropriate APA headings to be applied to your paper. To see APA guidelines for headings, visit in the Ashford Writing Center. Include the following in your paper:

Introduction of the diagnosis

Explanation of at least one theory of etiology (causes) of the disorder

Explanation of the associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle)

A summary of the diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical diagnosis, clinical and behavioral healthcare, and clinical interventions

Discussion of treatment options of the disorder

An analysis of the predominance of the disorder in our current society

Conclusion

3. Next, research your topic and obtain a minimum of two scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources published within the last five years. These sources should provide evidence-based information regarding the psychological features of the disorder. Be sure to cite these sources accurately in your paper and include them on your references page. Consider the following for this step:

You may utilize required or recommended course materials in your work, but these will not count toward the reference requirements; however, you may cite and reference the DSM-5 as one of your sources used for the grading credit.

For support formatting your paper in APA, visit the Ashford Writing Centers and .

4. Write your assignment.

Suggestion: Complete your paper by the weekend to also take advantage of running a in the Ashford Writing Center to support your success.

5. Access the to confirm all required components have been addressed.

The Pathology, Diagnosis, and the DSM-5 writing assignment

Must be a minimum of four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Centers

Must include a separate title page with the following:

o Title of paper

o Students name

o Course name and number

o Instructors name

o Date submitted

For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to .

Must utilize academic voice. See the resource for additional guidance.

Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.

o For assistance on writing as well as , refer to the Ashford Writing Center resources.

Must include APA headings. For formatting support, visit in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must use at least two scholarly or peer-reviewed sources published within the last five years in addition to the course text or other course materials. You may also use required and recommended materials from the course but these will not count toward the research component of your grade.

o The table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.

o To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this tutorial, which introduces the Ashford University Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.

Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Centers

Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. See the resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.

Required Resources

Text

Getzfeld, A. R. (2018). (2nd ed.). Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu

Chapter 3: Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Chapter 6: Depressive Disorders and Bipolar and Related Disorders

Book

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). . https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596

This manual will support your understanding of diagnosis and treatment for mental illness. Note you will only be reviewing one to three pages and it will be based on specific disorders you choose to evaluate this week. It will assist you in your Anxiety and Depression: A Case Study discussion forum and Pathology, Diagnosis, and the DSM-5 assignment this week.

Multimedia

Ashford University. (2018, August 8). [Video file]. Retrieved from https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/The%2BDSM-5/0_wa13z8fy

This web page provides information about how to access and use the DSM-5 and will assist you in your Anxiety and Depression: A Case Study discussion forum and Pathology, Diagnosis discussion forum and the DSM-5 assignment this week. This video has closed captioning.
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nature video. (2014, December 19). [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/Yy8e4sw70ow

This video provides information about the neural circuits affected in depression, as well as the molecular and cellular changes becoming better understood for treatment. This video will assist you in your Anxiety and Depression: A Case Study discussion forum and Pathology, Diagnosis, and the DSM-5 assignment this week. This video has closed captioning and a transcript.

Sunnybrook Hospital. (2012, October 4). [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/x2JAXAmXd2w

This video features a patient who has been diagnosed with OCD, as well as Dr. Peggy Richter, and discusses the illness as well as potential treatments. This resource will support your Anxiety and Depression: A Case Study discussion forum and Pathology, Diagnosis, and the DSM-5 discussion forum assignment this week. This video has closed captioning and a transcript.

Web Page

Society of Clinical Psychology: Division 12. (n.d.). . Retrieved from https://www.div12.org/case-studies/

This web page will be utilized to identify a case study to analyze associated with your Anxiety and Depression: A Case Study discussion forum this week.
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Supplemental Material

Rosser-Majors, M. (2019). . Retrieved from https://www.ashford.instructure.com

This study guide will help you prepare for your Week 2 Terminology Quiz and Week 2 Content Review this week.

Recommended Resources

Book

Ledley, D. R., Pai, A., & Franklin, M. E. (2007). . In M. M. Anthony, C. Purdon, & L. J. Summerfeldt (Eds.), Psychological treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Fundamentals and beyond. (pp. 281293). https://doi.org/10.1037/11543-013

The full-text version of this chapter is available through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. The chapter researches individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and additional psychological disorders, including other anxiety disorders and depression. The study reviews guidelines to differentiate OCD from other anxiety disorders and depression. This resource may helpful in supporting you with your assignments this week.

Article

Finley, E. P., Garcia, H. A., Ramirez, V. A., Haro, E. K., Mignogna, J., DeBeer, B., & Wiltsey-Stirman, S. (2019). . Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000477

The full-text version of this article is available through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This article researches several treatment options specific to veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Specific psychotherapies are assessed. This article may helpful in supporting you with your assignments this week.

Supplemental Material

Maryland Recovery. (n.d.). [Educational brochure]. Retrieved from https://www.marylandrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/marylandRecovery_HolisticRemedies.pdf

The brochure offers insight into holistic methods for addressing addiction and may support you in your assignments this week, as well as future writing assignments in this course.
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Complete the Comparison Worksheet.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA style.

****  Create a hypothetical family. Develop a scenario that has caused this family to seek counseling. The scenario should be 150-250 words in length. Be sure to include the following in the scenario: 1) Identify the members of the family; 2) The problem/focus of therapy; 3) Family rules which enabled the problem to continue; and 4) rationale for who the identified patient (IP) is.******

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Complete the specific fields listed in the chart for each theory chosen. All sections will require a 50-75-word description except for the section where you list the three treatment interventions. Include a minimum of six scholarly resources in addition to the course textbook and in-text citation as appropriate. Include a full APA reference for the resources used below.

****Please use at least 6 scholarly references**********

***** Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

******please attach the turnitin report

Jeff and Sandy Williams present themselves in your counseling agency. Sandy Williams has called for an appointment and cited family issues along with couple conflict between her and her husband. The office receptionist makes an appointment for the entire family of four.

Jeff and Sandy have been married 21 years. Jeff owns his own used car business, but the downturn in the economy has created financial difficulty for him and Sandy. Sandy has been employed as a teachers aide at a local elementary school for 10 years. Their oldest son, Jacob (18) was diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome several years ago. The youngest son, Leo (15) is having trouble at school.

You have seen the family for two sessions; thus far, the issues presented are that Jeff has a drinking problem. He drinks each day when he arrives home from work and continues until he goes to bed. The next day he remembers little of his late night behaviors or conversations. This has created conflict between him and Sandy.

Due to slow business at the car lot, financial pressure has added to family anxieties. You sense that spending behaviors and lack of financial management are areas that may need some skill building.

Over the last 45 years, Jacobs awkwardness has alienated him socially. Jacob suffers from depression and overall sadness. He feels alone, misunderstood, and struggles with any kind of social engagement. Although Jacob is present during the family counseling sessions, he is both disengaging and silent. He sits, looking at the floor and rocking back and forth. A couple of times when you attempted to draw him into the conversation, he became agitated and began screaming.

Both Sandy and Jeff are perplexed about Jacobss behavior, lack of social skills, and lack of empathy; however, Jeff reacts with anger toward Jacob more so than Sandy. This results in Sandy being angry with Jeff for his reaction toward Jacob. The couple also suffers from loneliness and believes that this may be connected to Jacobs disorder. They both voice that they feel that no one really understands Jacob or what they go through as a family. Due to Jacobs disorder, the family seldom visits with friends or extended family. Many times when they have attempted to do things socially, Jacob either acts out or wants to return home early. This, again, angers Jeff and saddens Sandy.

Sandy and Jeff are also extremely frustrated with various individuals connected with the school system. They indicated that the school is not doing enough to help either of their two sons.

Leo has not contributed much to the conversation while in counseling and seems distant and disengaged from his family. When you have made attempts to draw Leo into the conversation, he has responded with comments like, I guess so, or whatever. Leos grades have been slipping from a B average to a D average over the last couple of years. Leo has few close friends, stays home if he can when the family goes on an outing. He seldom goes out with the family anymore. He reported being increasingly frustrated over the last few years.

This discussion offers you an opportunity to identify the ethical and legal issues that will be most relevant to your program evaluation. Address how you will meet the guidelines adopted by the American Counseling Association, the American Evaluation Association, and other applicable ethical and legal standards, as you gather information for your evaluation.

Additionally, consider how you will evaluate the cultural sensitivity of the program by examining the following questions. What data will you need to collect in order to answer these questions?:

• Are the intended services being delivered to the intended persons? Do particular groups find the services problematic because of their cultural values or practices?
• Are there needy but unserved persons the program is not reaching? What is known about these unserved persons and why the program is not reaching them?
• Once in service, do clients complete service? Who drops out, and why? Do particular groups drop out more often than other groups? Could this mean that the services are not sensitive to their cultural needs?

Consider these questions as they apply to your own and your peers’ hypothetical program evaluations.

This will be an expanded post of at least 300350 words that will assist you in developing this part of your Program Evaluation Plan project.

Planning a group involves many steps. Once group members are recruited and screened, group leaders can prepare group members by helping them understand what to expect as a group member. This is part of informed consent and sets the stage for how the group will develop. After reviewing the assigned readings:

• Describe the challenges of preparing a potential group member who may be hesitant to attend due to concerns for privacy.
• Describe how group facilitation skills can be used to help new members join a group.

1. Complete all eight  program modules. 
2. Submit a written reflection, where you will give an overview of the program, reflect on how this program specifically applies to you, and identify which principles of Community Psychology (refer back to Ch.1) are incorporated into this program. More specifically, your entry must cover the following:
   • Explain what is the Moving Forward program (2 points)
   • Describe what type of problem-solver you are, based upon the quiz in the program (2 points)
   • Describe what strategies you’ve learned regarding problem-solving (2 points)
   • Comment on each Principle of Community Psychology (from Ch. 1) and if it is applied to this program, and comment, overall, on whether or not you think the Moving Forward program meets the spirit of Community Psychology (4 points)

• moving foward:

For this discussion:

Describe a theory of motivation in the workplace and how it can effectively increase employees engagement and/or workplace productivity. Make sure you cite research that shows effectiveness of your ideas.

Make sure to include at least two scholarly sources in your initial post that no one else has used if you choose the same theory by Wednesday.  Make one response, with at least one scholarly source, by Sunday. .

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Contemplate the work of art, and discuss your interpretation of the art based on the characteristics of the corresponding movement in your art journal entry. Pay close attention to style, media (materials), methods, subjects, and any other details that make this work significant, using appropriate art terminology and taking care to correctly the cite the source of any information that you use. Be sure to include your personal reaction to the work of art and an image of the work. How do you perceive this work of art differently now compared to how you interpreted the artwork in your art journal from earlier weeks? Include an image of the work of art you have chosen in your journal.

Cite your sources.