Provide a Discussion Post that covers the following:   A description of the importance of using multiple evidence-based tools (including quantitative, open ended, and ecologically focused) to assess children.        Explain how each complements the other in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the young client’s concerns and situation.       …

The Case of Sally Review this week’s resources and the case vignette of Sally on page 45 in your textbook Handbook of Military Social Work and critically reflect upon the information.     Post2 to 3 pages) what stands out for you in Sally’s case. Explain what influence her childhood abuse could have had on…

As you have explored the various military branches, you may have considered how some of the differences might impact the culture of that branch. These differences, furthermore, impact the identity, roles, stressors, and needs of military personnel in each branch.       Another difference that significantly impacts the military personnel and their families is…

Although many strides have been made in the area of services and research for active duty military personnel, veterans, and their families, much more needs to be done. After taking this course, analyzing the literature related to trauma, crisis, and stress for active duty military personnel and veterans, is there any area that is specifically…

While many military personnel may internalize the core values of their perspective branches, not every service member does. Some personnel respect and embrace the values immediately, while others do so over time, and some never do. Some military personnel join, but leave after their first contract, while others remain in the service for many years.…

Mia, a 22-year-old Army wife, was stationed in Fort Benning with her husband, Joe, her 5-year-old daughter, and her 1-year-old son. She was married at 18 after having her first child. Mia grew up in a small town in Arkansas with her mother and two sisters. She has a high school diploma and previously worked…

There are many programs for military families, but more services are necessary to truly meet the needs of military personnel, veterans, or their families. As you have learned about military culture and the needs of military personnel and their families, you may have gained insight into the types of programs that could support them. This…

Post your understanding of military culture (based on your current knowledge) and explain your interest in working with military personnel and their families. Finally, explain how understanding military culture can help to inform your role as a helping professional. 

Why might an individual choose to enlist in military service rather than seek employment elsewhere? In the United States, no one has been drafted or forced into military service since 1973. In other countries, forced military service may occur, and the service members’ reasons for staying in the service may vary. Unlike forced military service,…

Families with special needs family members likely face difficult choices and compromises. Consider how challenging it would be to weigh difficult issues if some of those choices were actually orders. Enrolling in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is mandatory across all military services for service members with a special needs family member. Because EFMP…