This assignment is to support the application of a strength’s perspective and a clinical evaluation framework, such as the Bio/Psych/Social model, to assess and diagnose two distinct clients: John Smith and Emily Johnson, in the context of their presenting symptoms. This essay will examine each client’s background and current symptoms to establish a working diagnosis,…

Social Policy, Welfare, and Change week 3 discussion 1 Poverty and Perceptions The “welfare-to-work” movement of the 1990s was a pivotal moment in the nation’s perception of poverty and social welfare policy. After decades of stigmatization of both those in poverty and the policies designed to help, federal action sought to shift society’s responsibility for…

The purpose of this resource guide is to provide a comprehensive, user-friendly tool that enhances understanding and management of your chosen anxiety disorder for both clients and social work professionals. This guide aims to deliver a thorough overview of your chosen anxiety disorder, including its definition, common symptoms, and various treatment approaches. It will outline…

Human Behavior -Soc Env II-Winter 2025 WEEK 2 DISCUSSION 1 Classification of Young and Middle Adulthood When did you become an adult? Was it the day you turned 18, the day you graduated high school, or the day you moved out of your parents’ or caregivers’ home? The authors of your course text, Zastrow et…

Social Policy, Welfare, and Change week 2 discussion 1 why policy in practice? Although policy may not be the major concern of a frontline social worker (a child protective services worker, for example), this worker’s professional responsibilities still involve policy concerns” (Popple & Leininger, p. 16). Imagine any social work setting, whether in child protective…

Human Behavior -Soc Env II-Winter 2025 Resiliency Perhaps you have observed a friend or family member after a tragedy and thought, “I’m not sure how they are managing” or “I wouldn’t be able to function.” Why do some individuals, despite overwhelming hardship, have the capacity to adapt and “bounce back,” whereas others, faced with similar…

Soc Pol, Welfare & Change-Winter 2025 Social Welfare to Social Welfare Policy Social welfare is a concept central to social work, its history, and its mission. Policy is a term used broadly, in many disciplines, and at varying institutional and political levels. The two terms—social welfare and social welfare policy—though often used synonymously, are not…

The purpose of this assignment is to encourage deep reflection on the process of diagnosing clients with major mental illnesses. As you advance in your social work career, understanding how to navigate the complexities of diagnosis will be essential to providing high-quality care. Before you write your reflection: Review relevant sections from your textbooks, the…

This course has identified and discussed many forms of domestic or family abuse and violence. In this assignment, you will focus on fatal domestic violence between intimate partners. You will examine research on numbers of victims, victim (decedent) characteristics as well as perpetrator characteristics. You will also examine risk factors for fatal domestic violence and…

Social Works Practice Res I- week 11 discussion 1 Disseminating Research Researchers disseminate their findings formally through a variety of methods. The most common include professional papers, conference sessions, publication in professional, peer-reviewed journals, and dissertations. Researchers can also disseminate their findings informally by networking with colleagues. Both formal and informal methods can create opportunities…