Please no plagiarism and make sure you are able to access all resources on your own before you bid. Main references come from Neukrug, E. S., & Fawcett, R. C. (2015) and/or Encyclopedia of Counseling (2017). You need to have scholarly support for any claim of fact or recommendation regarding treatment. APA format also requires headings. Use the prompt each week to guide your heading titles and organize the content of your initial post under the appropriate headings. Remember to use scholarly research from peer-reviewed articles that are current. Please follow the instructions to get full credit for the discussion. I need this completed by 01/22/20 at 6pm. 

DISCUSSION POSTS— For your Main discussion posts, I require that all posts be a MINIMUM of 250 words. The main post must contain a minimum of two (2) different references from a peer-reviewed journal or scholarly book or scholarly website. It is a good idea to use your Learning Resources each week. Wikipedia does not count as a scholarly website since the information is not validated.

Discussion – Week 9

Selecting Assessments

The Alexander Street Videos include many selections that cover specific issues, diagnoses, and treatments. Consider the population that you hope to work with as a counselor, such as at-risk youth, or people with anxiety. Use the Mental Measurements Yearbook (MMY) and the Alexander Street Videos (AVON in the Walden Library) to find out more about these topics and appropriate assessments.

To Prepare:

• The Walden Library has licensed a collection of videos from publisher Alexander Street, which includes many relevant to counseling and therapy. To access these videos:
  • Access the Walden Library and select Databases A-Z on the home page.
  • Then select Academic Video Online (AVON)
  • The next screen is the home  page for Alexander Street Videos
• Search for assessments on topics such as depression, suicide risk, and other topics. Find videos of assessments that correspond to these topics of interest. I chose depression in teens
• As you review these videos, and through your search of the MMY, think about the population that you hope to work with as a counselor. Consider which assessments would be appropriate to use with this population.

By Day 3 of Week 9

Post your reflection. Also, describe:

• The population you hope to work with as a future counselor (At-risk youth)
• Three assessments that you think you will use the most with your population
• Explain why you would use these assessments

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources. Identify current relevant literature to support your work.

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Required Resources

Neukrug, E. S., & Fawcett, R. C. (2015). Chapter 10: Career and occupational assessment: Interest inventories, multiple aptitude, and special aptitude tests. In The essentials of testing and assessment: A practical guide for counselors, social workers, and psychologists (pp. 221-244). Stamford, CN: Cengage Learning.

Neukrug, E. S., & Fawcett, R. C. (2015). Figure 10.2 Strong interest inventory profile sheet for basic interest scales. In The essentials of testing and assessment: A practical guide for counselors, social workers, and psychologists (pp. 226-227). Stamford, CN: Cengage Learning.

Required Media

Alexander Street Videos (n.d.). Retrieved from the Walden Library resources.

Eric Marciano (Author), Eric Marciano (Director), Jill Feyer (Producer), Eric Marciano (Producer), (2010). Teen Depression. Falls Church, VA: Landmark Media. [Streaming Video]. Retrieved from video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/teen-depression database

The primary goal of this literature review is to integrate concepts from four different content domains within the larger field of psychology. The four content domains should be chosen from previous coursework in this program. In this paper, students will review the findings in the individual empirical articles, organize the research in a meaningful way, evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the research findings, and present an integrated synthesis of the research that sheds new light on the topics within and across the four domains.

The result of a successful integrative literature review may be a significant contribution to a particular body of knowledge and, consequently, to research and practice. Therefore, before writing this literature review, substantive new research must be conducted via the Internet and within the Ashford University Library for each of the four chosen domains. A minimum of six sources must be included for each of the four domains. Although content from literature reviews completed in prior courses within this program may be included, it may not constitute the total research for the individual domains addressed within this assignment. No more than four sources from previous literature reviews completed in this program may be utilized for this integrative review.

The headings listed below must be used within the paper to delineate the sections of content. These sections include the following: a clear introduction that provides a general review and organizes the research in a meaningful way; a discussion in which the evidence is presented through analysis, critique, and synthesis; and a conclusion in which the discussion is drawn together in a meaningful way, the claims of the introduction are brought to a logical closure, and new research is proposed.

Introduction

• Provide a conceptual framework for the review.
• Describe how the review will be organized. The questions below may be used to guide this section.
  • What are the guiding theories within the domains?
  • How are the domains connected?
  • Are there competing points of view across the domains?
  • Why is the integration of these domains important?
  • What is the history of these domains?
  • What are the related theories or findings?
• Describe how the literature was identified, analyzed, and synthesized.
• How and why was the literature chosen?
• What is your claim or thesis statement?

Discussion

• Provide the analysis, critique, and synthesis for the review.

Analysis

• Examine the main ideas and relationships presented in the literature across the four domains.
• Integrate concepts from the four different content domains within the larger field of psychology.
• What claim(s) can be made in the introduction?
• What evidence supports the claim(s) made in the introduction?

Critique

• Evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the chosen research findings.
• How well does the literature represent the issues across the four domains?
• Identify the strengths and the key contributions of the literature.
• What, if any, deficiencies exist within the literature?
• Have the authors omitted any key points and/or arguments?
• What, if any, inaccuracies have been identified in the literature?
• What evidence runs contrary to the claims proposed in the introduction, and how might these be reconciled with the claims presented?
• Explain how the APAs Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct might influence the reliability and/or generalizability of the chosen findings.
• Did the ethical issues influence the outcomes of the research?
• Were ethical considerations different across the domains?

Synthesis

• Integrate existing ideas with new ideas to create new knowledge and new perspectives.
• Describe the research that has previously been done across these domains, as well as any controversies or alternate opinions that currently exist.
• Relate the evidence presented to the major conclusions being made.
• Construct clear and concise arguments using evidence-based psychological concepts and theories to posit new relationships and perspectives on the topics within the domains.

Conclusion

• Provide a conclusion and present potential future considerations.
• State your final conclusion(s).
• Synthesize the findings described in the discussion into a succinct summary.
• What questions remain?
• What are the possible implications of your argument for existing theories and for everyday life?
• Are there novel theories and/or testable hypothesizes for future research?
• What do the overarching implications of the studies show?
• Where should the research go from this point to further the understanding of these domains and the greater study of psychology?

The Integrative Literature Review

• Must be 20 to 30 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Students name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructors name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least 24 peer-reviewed sources, including a minimum of 20 from the Ashford University Library.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate reference list that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center

 Addictions come in many forms and almost always involve a complex three-way interaction between the person, the object of the addiction (e.g., drugs, gambling, chocolate), and the societal context of the addiction. This complex interaction raises a controversial social question: Is addiction always a bad thing? Although there is often a significant amount of social stigma attached to addictions, and popular media often focuses on the treatment and prevention of addiction, there may also be associated positive qualities of addictive substances and behaviors. 

 Initial post will be written on a specific substance that has addictive potential (e.g., alcohol, cocaine, ibogaine, marijuana, ayahuasca, MDMA) of your choice. 

For this discussion, you must explain both the positive and negative potential of addiction to your chosen substance or behavior. Therefore, you must choose a substance or behavior that presents both positive and negative potential outcomes.

Research your substance or behavior providing at least two peer-reviewed resources to support any claims made. In your post, construct clear and concise arguments using evidence-based psychological concepts and theories to create a brief scenario or example of a situation in which your chosen addiction provides both positive and negative potential outcomes for a subject. Integrate concepts developed from different content domains to support your arguments. Evaluate and comment on the reliability and generalizability of the specific articles and research findings you have chosen to support your arguments. Explain how the APAs Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct might be used to guide your decisions as a psychology professional if you were assigned to consult with the subject in the situation you have created.

The goal of this assignment is to conduct a community mental health needs and resources assessment that also familiarizes you with the overall mental health needs in your community. Having assessed the most pressing local mental health needs, you will focus on one of the major identified issues involving a specific, marginalized population and evaluate what services are offered and by what organizations. 

Your paper must be 10-12 pages (not including title page, abstract, or reference page; however, these are required as well). You must use current APA style (write in third person) and integrate references to at least 10 recent and relevant sources. Ideally, include both June & Black and Scott & Wolfe in a meaningful way. You may use scholarly journal articles, but your most important sources will be (local and state) government reports, census data, hospital records research, news reports, information from CDC and DHHS, and professional organizations. Sources cited must be specific and relevant to your immediate locality. Include the following content, using appropriate headings: 

1. Introduction of your community: Describe its location, populations, demographics, and relevant trends, etc.

2. Local needs assessment: Articulate the overall, big picture of your communitys mental health needs and at-risk populations. Be sure to give clear attribution to your sources.

3. Identification of a specific population or issue: Explain why you chose to focus on this particular group. 

4. Local resources assessment: Identify the specific organizations that work with this specific population/ issue. Include government, for-profit, and nonprofit organizations in your analysis. How are these organizations addressing this specific need in the community? Your goal is to briefly describe what they do, not to evaluate their effectiveness. 

5. Personal reflection: Reflect on how this project has changed your view of your community and/or aided you in better understanding your community. You may use first person in this section.

this week you will examine the five movements listed below.

In your paper, outline the following information for each of the five movements:

• Include the name and time period of the movement.
• Describe the movement, including unique key characteristics.
• Identify two works of art that incorporate the significant characteristics of the time period. 
  • Include the following basic identifying information for each: artist name, title of work, year completed, medium (materials from which the artwork is made), size, and current location
• Renaissance
• Baroque
• Romanticism
• Impressionism
• Modernism

Example

• Name of Movement (time period) 
  • Description of movement
  • Artwork significant to the movement 
    • Artist, title of work of art, year completed, region
    • Artist, title of work of art, year completed, region
• Name of Movement (time period) 
  • Description of movement
  • Artwork significant to the movement 
    • Artist, title of work of art, year completed, region
    • Artist, title of work of art, year completed, region

Cite your sources

two pages

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 cite information that you use from the textbook or any other source. Be sure to include your personal reaction to the work of art and an image of the work. Include an image of the work of art you have chosen in your journal.  one full page

Cite your sources 

https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/self-portrait-with-small-monkey-frida-kahlo/MAElamBvSYjiGw

Write a three-page, APA-formatted paper contrasting the differences between a traditional approach and a strengths-based approach to working with clients.As part of the paper, you will need to identify sources that support your main points. Please provide two outside references, in addition to any references from your readings, for these sources in a reference page in correct APA format at the end of the paper.

Many grant applications require an abstract and a cover letter. The cover letter is your first opportunity to form a first impression with your potential funder and show that you understand their philanthropic mission (Grantspace.gov, n.d.). While the cover letter is ideally brief and succinct, it is not an executive summary. There are specific strategies used to write the cover letter. Using the template below, you will draft a cover letter. 

Another important document that is a part of the grant process is the abstract. This narrowly focused document provides the grant reviewer with a summary of your proposal contents. Abstracts are generally constrained to a specific word count. Please use the template below to draft your abstract. 

In preparation for this Assignment:

• Review the Gitlin & Lyons textbook pp. 8283 for      information on abstracts. 
• Review the cover letter template in the Module 5      Learning Resources.
• Review the grant application abstract template Module 5      Learning Resources

In 12 pages, address the following:

• Submit a cover letter to be included in your grant      application.
• Submit an abstract of no more than 500 words of your      grant application.

Choose one of the case studies provided in the electronic readings for Week One. **African culture v.s American culture***

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you analyze cross-cultural psychology. As a part of your analysis, do the following:

• Provide an overview of the case study.
• Use the case study to provide a definition and an example of cultural and cross-cultural psychology.
• Analyze the relationship between cultural psychology and cross-cultural psychology.
• Discuss the methodology associated with cross-cultural psychology research.
• Discuss how the case study helps you better understand how ethnicity, race, and worldviews are separate yet related concepts.
• Discuss how enculturation may play a role in the case study you have chosen.

Incorporate a minimum of three credible, peer-reviewed references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

• **The case study is african culture v.s american culture***

To Prepare

Consider the potential of influence you might have on a client. Think about the cautions that you must take as a Human and Social Services professionals when creating client goals.

By Day 3

Post your response to the following: Given your potential for influence, how can you as a professional maintain the balance between guiding the client toward appropriate goals and objectives for the situation, while ensuring that one is not deciding the goals FOR the client? How can this relationship be used or misused to facilitate social change?

Use sources from the literature to support your position.

BOOK: Summers, N. (2016). Fundamentals of case management practice: Skills for the human services (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. 

CHAPTER 25: Developing Goals and Objectives at the Provider Agency

Introduction

It is important to note at the outset that goals and objectives like the ones we will be discussing in this chapter are done in many different settings. Case managers in many agencies develop these more specific goals and objectives with clients. This would be particularly true if the agency did their own intakes and provided the services as well. For example, it might be that a program for domestic violence would do the intake, learn the goals the woman wanted for herself, and develop a specific goals and objectives plan with her. Perhaps in an agency that served individuals with substance abuse issues, the case manager would learn that abstinence was the goal the person had set for himself and the case manager might go on to develop with the person the specific goals and objectives to get him there.For our purposes in this textbook, we have case managers outlining the general goals with people that these clients have for themselves. These goals are then sent to the provider agency where the actual service will be given and a very specific plan with goals and objectives is developed there with the person. In other words, these more specific goals and objectives become the steps or the plan to achieving the general goal.Therefore, at the provider agency they have received your broad general goals for the client. That person has arrived there, and the people at the provider agency have read over the general goals you wrote on your referral sheet. Now they will sit down and develop with the person very specific goals and objectives to address the larger goals you put on the referral form. In other words, they develop the goals you sent over in much greater detail.In this chapter, you will step out of your role as case manager at the case management unit and step into the role of the person primarily responsible for implementing the clients service plan at the provider agency. In the agency where the service is actually given (the provider agency), goals and objectives are written very specifically and in greater detail. Here the broad general goal supplied by case management is broken down into more specific goals and objectives. The objectives tell us how the goal will actually be met. The objectives are a plan or blueprint for reaching each goal. This enables the staff at the case management agency to know exactly what the plans are for the client.When the referred person arrives at the treatment or service agency, that agencys staff takes their turn looking at the stated goals on the referral form that were worked out with the individual. They then decide with the person just how to meet those goals in the time allotted by the case manager. Completion of the more specific goals is expected to take place during the time for which the case manager has authorized payment of services for the client. Sometimes the client cannot meet the goals in that time or needs more time because of other issues that have surfaced or new problems that have occurred. For example, a person who has periodic difficulty with asthma was hospitalized on a pulmonary unit for a week and missed several weeks of services, necessitating an extension to the agreement. In another case, a person did not do well in the program where she went 4 days a week to learn more about independent living. Although she appeared to make progress, her progress was slower than anticipated, so the case manager extended the authorization for 6 more weeks. In these cases, the case manager authorized additional time for the person in that agency.Much of the material in this chapter is based on the work of Arnold R. Goldman (1990), from his newsletter Practical Communications.

Client Participation/Collaboration

We would not make goals for people without collaborating with them. If you are working with a child, you want to note that the parent or parents were involved in the decisions. For an adult, you need to include the fact that the adult has participated in determining his own goals. If the person is unable to participate at the time due to her mental or physical condition, try to learn who the person would want to participate in the planning on her behalf. For example, Ardith assisted her mother in developing a plan with the worker because her mother was in the beginning stages of Alzheimers disease.Assessment and evaluation forms usually have places to record peoples answers when you ask them what they see as the main issues to be resolved and what they expect of services. Each of these forms addresses this issue in a different way, but look at this material when developing goals with people. The information you collect from the person should indicate that you and the person developed the goals and objectives together. Someone reading your plans should see it clearly indicated that the client participated and agreed with the direction the goals tend to lead.

Make Objectives Manageable

Goals and objectives can overwhelm people. Sometimes when working with people to develop goals and objectives, case managers develop objectives that are too difficult. It is not always possible to foresee that what you and the client have planned will overwhelm the client when she attempts to meet the objectives. It is best to choose small objectives, small attainable steps that you know the person will be able to accomplish. Meeting these objectives shows progress toward the goal much faster and gives people a sense of having accomplished something important and a sense of moving forward. You can stress to them that they have accomplished something important. When you develop your objectives, work with the tasks you are sure people will be able to attain.In addition, be careful not to overwhelm people with too many goals and objectives to accomplish. Try only two or perhaps three to start so that people do not feel buried in to-do lists right from the start.Here is an example of a goal and the objectives that were developed for a woman who wanted to leave welfare. In this example, the case manager overwhelmed the person.Goal: Larita will become self-sufficient financially by 2019 as evidenced by:

• Objective 1: Larita will go to college in nursing by fall 2015
• Objective 2 Larita will attain a nursing degree by June 2017
• Objective 3: Larita will attain a position in the local hospital by July 2017

In this example, Larita has a plan but the goals are large and could be overwhelming. In addition, she would not accomplish anything before the fall of 2015. Here is a better way to plan with Larita.Goal: Larita will go to college in nursing by fall 2015

• Objective 1: Larita will get the college catalog
• Objective 2: Larita will choose a course of study
• Objective 3: Larita will enroll at the college
• Objective 4: Larita will choose her courses for the semester
• Objective 5: Larita will complete her first semester

In this example, your service interventions might be to assist her with these tasks and support her as she tackles her first semester. Larita, however, has a clear step-by-step plan to begin her degree. As she checks off each task she will sense she is moving forward. This example has a greater chance of being successful and a greater opportunity to instill confidence.

Expect Positive Outcomes

Goals are actually the outcomes you expect to occur as a result of the treatment, service, or intervention you have chosen (Goldman, 1990). Goals are written, therefore, in the positivewhat will happen, rather than what will not happen or what might happen.