Survivor and Responder Disaster Responses

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Survivor and Responder Disaster Responses

People can react to crises and disasters in a variety of ways. Keep in mind, however, that mental health professionals do not label reactions as “symptoms,” or speak in terms of a “ diagnoses” or “pathology” when responding to survivors of a crisis. One interesting way to better understand the scope of survivor reactions is to think of them in the context of Bronfenbrenner’s Chronosystem Model, a lifespan perspective. Where crises are concerned, the lifespan begins when the crisis starts. Although, where interventions are concerned, the counselor leader must look into the person’s past for precursors that might impact current reactions. Precursors may influence a counselor’s and other responders’ susceptibility to vicarious trauma reactions as well.

Cognitive, psychological, and physical reactions are common after a crisis. These may include crisis re-experiencing, hyperarousal, and avoidance reactions, which may meet the requirements for symptoms described in the DSM-IV-TR for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). There are times when crisis responders allow survivors’ reactions to become their own, and secondary vicarious trauma or compassion fatigue may result. Helping professionals may be at risk for this to occur because of the nature of helping professionals’ commitment and involvement with clients.

When crises or disasters happen back to back, such as the 2010 massive earthquake in Haiti which was preceded by several destructive hurricanes, reactions of survivors and professionals who attend to them can be magnified.

To prepare for this Discussion

Review Chapters 7, 12, and 16 in your course text, Crisis Intervention Strategies, paying particular attention to the possible consequences of trauma on counselors and other first responders.

Review the article, “The Effects of Vicarious Exposure to the Recent Massacre at Virginia Tech,” focusing on the results of the vicarious trauma study presented.

Review the article, “Psychological Problems Among Aid Workers Operating in Darfur,”and think about ways to help responders during and after crises.

Review the article, “Crisis Intervention with Survivors of Natural Disaster: Lessons from Hurricane Andrew,” and focus on factors related to crisis intervention and how these may differ from individual therapy interventions.

Review the article, “Preventing Vicarious Trauma: What Counselors Should Know When Working with Trauma Survivors,” and think about preventions associated with vicarious trauma.

With these thoughts in mind

Post an analysis of implications of vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue for counselors and first responders. Be specific and provide examples.

Course Text: James, R. K. & Gilliland, B.E. (2017). Crisis intervention strategies (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Chapters 7

https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9781305888081/pageid/166

Chapter 12

https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9781305888081/pageid/394

Chapter 16

https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9781305888081/pageid/567

With these thoughts in mind:

Post  an analysis of implications of vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue for counselors and first responders. Be specific and provide examples.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references from the Learning Resources.

Which should come first: the media or the method? Explain.

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Ashford 5: – Week 4 – Assignment

 

Critical Thinking Questions
After reading Chapters 7 and 8 of the course text, answer the following critical reflection questions. Use specific examples from your experience and references from the textbook for support.

  • Which should come first: the media or the method?      Explain.
  • If two media formats were shown to be equally effective      for presenting your content, what factors might cause you to choose one      over the other?
  • How can different media help meet the needs of various      types of learners, including those with special needs?
  • What is the relationship between principles of media      utilization and student learning?
  • How does media aid in the design of instruction?

Your paper must be two to five pages in length (double-spaced, not including title and reference pages) and utilize APA formatting. It must cite at least three scholarly resources (including the course text). Citations must be properly formatted in APA style.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Why You Find The Job Morally/Ethically Objectionable

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Now that you have chosen the job- Credit Card Company, which you find morally/ethically objectionable, for your final term paper, you must:

1. Describe the job.

2. Describe why you find the job morally/ethically objectionable.

3. Using the ethical theories that we have discussed in class, discuss whether or not the requirements of the job pass or fail each of the five ethical theories, which we have discussed. (Egoism, Utilitarianism, Deontology, Care Ethics, and Virtue Ethics, see Ethics Introduction.docx).

4. Answer the following questions: Does your examination of any of the ethical theories change your position on finding the job morally/ethically objectionable? Why or Why Not?

Your Paper should be 10 pages, APA style. However, please spell-check and be careful with your grammar. I am most interested in your analysis and thoughtful consideration of the ethical theories. If you support your point of view, you will be successful in this assignment.

EDU 648 Week 6 – Journal

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Ashford 7: – Week 6 – Journal

 

Recap
Now that you’ve reached the final week of this course, evaluate your own learning by answering the following questions.

  1. From learning theories to technology tools, what do you      find to be the most challenging aspect of teaching and learning with      technology? What do you find to be the most beneficial?
  2. You have read about and discussed various technologies      throughout this course. What technology tool intrigues you the most, when      it comes to teaching and learning? Why?
  3. In Week Two, you discussed principles of instructional      design. Summarize briefly how these principles can support you in      assessing the effectiveness of learning technologies.
  4. You read about various learning theories in Week One.      Describe how these theories influence teaching and learning with      technology.
  5. In Week One, you reviewed the outcomes of your degree      program, identified which one(s) intrigued you the most, and explained how      the outcome(s) you selected would contribute to your career.
  6. Which of these your Program Learning Outcomes do you      feel you’ve grown closer to achieving? Which ones do you still find      unfamiliar?

Your journal entry should be between 300-350 words.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your journal entry.

EDU 648 Week 5 – Discussion 1

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Ashford 6: – Week 5 – Discussion 1

Distance Learning

 

Distance learning comes with many   benefits, like flexibility and increased opportunity. It also comes with   potential challenges, like independent learning, lack of accountability in   some areas, and, of course, technical problems.
After reading Chapter 12 and listening to the podcast, “Creating an Online   Course That Captures a Student’s Attention,”   discuss some of the benefits and challenges associated with distance   learning. Identify at least one strategy for supporting the teaching process,   and at least one strategy for supporting the learning process in distance   education.
Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts with a critical evaluation   of their assessment on distance learning

Assignment Dynamic Instructional Design (DID) Model

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Ashford 3: – Week 2 – Assignment

 

Dynamic Instructional Design (DID) Model
This week, you will further explore the Dynamic Instructional Design (DID) Model. You have two options for completing this assignment.

  1. Create a non-linear PowerPoint in which you describe      the six steps of the DID model. Include a final summary slide that      describes the importance of designing and planning when teaching with      technology.

    You may find the tutorials at the website Overview of      Non-Linear PowerPoint Presentations      helpful in completing this assignment.

    Your PowerPoint should be seven to nine slides (excluding title and      reference slides) and should utilize the Speaker’s Notes section to      elaborate on each slide. The title and reference slides should be      formatted to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Be sure      to submit a Word document title page to the dropbox in addition to your      PowerPoint presentation.

  2. Create a training document in which you describe the      six steps of the DID model.  Include a final summary that describes      the importance of designing and planning when teaching with technology.

    Your training document should be two to three pages in length (excluding      title and reference pages) and should utilize graphic elements to support      your explanations. The title and reference pages should be formatted to      APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Describe why you find the job morally/ethically objectionable.

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Now that you have chosen the job- Credit Card Company, which you find morally/ethically objectionable, for your final term paper, you must:

1. Describe the job.

2. Describe why you find the job morally/ethically objectionable.

3. Using the ethical theories that we have discussed in class, discuss whether or not the requirements of the job pass or fail each of the five ethical theories, which we have discussed. (Egoism, Utilitarianism, Deontology, Care Ethics, and Virtue Ethics, see Ethics Introduction.docx).

4. Answer the following questions: Does your examination of any of the ethical theories change your position on finding the job morally/ethically objectionable? Why or Why Not?

Your Paper should be 10 pages, APA style. However, please spell-check and be careful with your grammar. I am most interested in your analysis and thoughtful consideration of the ethical theories. If you support your point of view, you will be successful in this assignment.

SOC 402 Week 1 Discussion 2

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Ashford 2: – Week 1 – Discussion 2

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research & the Methods of Social Research

 

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and   quantitative research. Suppose you are to study police brutality, what methods   of research (demographics, historical data, surveys, interviews, or   observation) would you utilize?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims   with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and   properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’   posts by Day 7.

OMM 640 Week 4 Assignment

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Ashford 5: – Week 4 – Assignment

Developing an Ethical Culture

To complete this assignment, refer to Chapters 7 and 8 of the textbook, the Yukl article, and scholarly resources from the Ashford University Library.  For this assignment, you will create an 8- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation for new employees that explains the principles of ethical leadership and how this leadership style promotes an ethical culture within an organization. To prepare for this assignment, access and view the following tutorials: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/training-courses-for-powerpoint-2010-HA104039040.aspx and A PowerPoint Tutorial – The Essentials.

This assignment also requires you to create a Notes page that will accompany your presentation. For guidance on how to create your Notes page, visit this page on the Microsoft Office website: https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/Create-and-print-notes-pages-324b234d-83b6-4db1-8bb6-9ee5c934a76f.

In your presentation

  • Provide a definition of what an ethical leader is.
  • Give an example of an ethical leader and describe why      this person fits the definition.
  • Describe ethical culture in your organization (or any      other organization).
  • Describe how to create conversations about ethics.

The presentation

  • Must be 8 to 10 slides in length (not including the      title slide and references slide) and formatted according to APA style as      outlined in the FSB APA guidance located in the classroom.
  • Must include a separate title slide with the following:
  • Title of presentation
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
  • Must use the text book, the Yukl article, and at least      one scholarly source in addition to the course text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in      the FSB APA guidance located in the classroom.
  • Must include a separate references page that is      formatted according to APA style as outlined in the FSB APA guidance      located in the classroom.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

BUS 600 Week 3 Assignment

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Ashford 4: – Week 3 – Assignment

 

Communication Skill Assessment

Most of us have situations in which we find it difficult to communicate. Improving your written communication skills and being comfortable speaking to people are extremely important. Develop a two- to three-page APA-formatted paper in which you analyze your personal communication skills. Be sure to address the following:

  • Describe the assessment you used to analyze your      skills.
  • Discuss your communication gaps.
  • Describe any additional training you need in specific      areas of communication.
  • Analyze how you can improve your current communication      skills to prepare you for advancement in your profession.

Your paper must be two to three pages (not including title and reference pages) and must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide. You must cite three to four scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.
Carefully review the  Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.