SOC 449 DIRECT PRACTICE ENTIRE COURSE LATEST-GCU

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SOC 449 Direct Practice Entire Course Latest-GCU

SOC 449 Direct Practice Entire Course Latest-GCU

SOC449

SOC449 Direct Practice

SOC 449 Week 1 Discussions Latest-GCU

1. Access and view the “Working with Yan Ping” video located in the Topic 1 folder in MindTap. After you view the video, complete the following:

In your response, explain the following from the video:

a)    Presented problem

b)    Identified problem

c)    Social Phenomena present

d)    Cultural issues introduced

2. What might be a possible solution to the identified problem using practice theories and interventions? Social work requires ethical and professional behavior. Explain if the social worker in this video displayed ethical behavior. Provide an example of both: ethical and professional behavior.

Read the case example on page 25 in Chapter 2 of the textbook. Identify the phases of the helping process in this particular case study.  Explain if the case worker followed the helping process sufficiently or if an element within a phase was missing.  What were the different approaches between the two social workers and why?

SOC 449 Week 2 Discussions Latest-GCU

Please answer each question and an in text citation must be used for each question. Please make sure every question is covered in the answer for each number.

1. Establishing a therapeutic relationship (rapport) with a client requires specific skills to move the process forward (Hepworth, et al, 2017). How would you work to avoid any barriers to communication? What role does culture play in this step of the therapeutic process? Explain some effective physical attending behaviors that will help the process move toward positive responses or interventions with the client?

2. How would you rate your level of knowledge on a 1-10 scale in regards to the building a therapeutic relationship with a client?  Post the number and any comments you would like to make.

3. View the “Diversity/Multicultural: Ferguson” case study video located in the Topic 2 folder in MindTap and reflect on your own possible cultural biases. Consider the following in your response:

Why is it important for a social worker to take into account a client’s cultural background?

How could cultural bias affect a social worker’s interviewing techniques?

Why is it important for a social worker to know their own cultural biases?

For the “Diversity/Multicultural: Ferguson” video, propose some culturally informed interview                     techniques that will help the process move forward.

200 words for each discussion

SOC 449 Week 3 Discussions Latest-GCU

200 words for each discussion

Each DQ question needs a reference and it must be citied in citation.

1. Watch “Probation Officer: Redo of Session 1” video located in the Topic 3 folder in MindTap. Explain how well you assessed the Case Manager’s skill set in Session 1. What did you learn about best practices and direct practice errors by watching this example? How were the changes effective? Explain the differences in the client’s response/reaction to the Probation Officer from Session 1 and the Redo of Session 1.

2. What is your muddiest point in understanding errors Social Workers can make?

3. Explain the difference between giving advice and supporting a client. Provide an example of how to support a client without giving advice after you viewed the Probation Officer video scenarios.

SOC 449 Week 4 Discussions Latest-GCU

Each DQ question needs a reference and it must be citied in citation.

1. According to the textbook, a usual task for social workers is to assess the family impact on a client. Access and view the “Home for the Holidays” video located in the Topic 4 folder in MindTap. Explain congruency of Anna’s messages during the session. What is meant by boundaries within the family systems theories? Explain homeostasis and feedback loops apparent in the video case study. Describe the family decision making, hierarchy, and power apparent in the video case study.

2. Access and read the “GCU Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work” document. Social workers frequently practice with groups and recommend group types. Briefly explain the following group types: Treatment Groups, Self-Help groups, and Task Groups. GCU believes that God is working to restore the broken lives and communities through the use of collective skills and resources of Christians. If a social worker has a grief-stricken client who has the Christian Worldview, what are some groups that the social worker might recommend to that client? Why

SOC 449 Week 5 Discussions Latest-GCU

Each DQ question needs a reference and it must be citied in citation.

1. Watch the “Getting Back to Shakopee” video or the “Hanging with Hailey” case study video located in the Topic 5 folder in MindTap. After viewing the video, address the following:

According to Chapter 8 in the textbook, assessment is used to gather information to create a coherent picture of the client. Identify how the client in the selected video is functioning within the various types in intrapersonal systems. Explain why it is important for a case manager to interpret the meaning of various client functions when developing a treatment plan.

2. What is one thing you know about Assessment?

3. Now that you have created the scenario for your hypothetical “client” for the intake interview assignment due in Topic 7, explain how you developed the scenario for your hypothetical “client.” What is the presenting problem and the current level of functioning? Was the client referred or seeking treatment on their own? Why is it important to know this information? Propose some engagement strategies you plan to use in your questioning techniques.

SOC 449 Week 6 Discussions Latest-GCU

Each DQ question needs a reference and it must be citied in citation.

1. Consider the role of empathy in the process of engagement with a client. What are some strategies to demonstrate empathy and how do they influence the engagement process?
2. GCU believes that the hope of restoration is for families, communities, and societies. How does social work align with this philosophy? If your faith orientation did not align with that of your client, how would you, using ethical practices, engage with your client? Describe some strategies you would use to address this issue in direct practice.

SOC 449 Week 7 Discussions Latest-GCU

Each DQ question needs a reference and it must be citied in citation.

1. Write three immeasurable goals. After reading all the goals, select two of your classmates’ immeasurable goals that they posted and change them to measurable goals. Post them to the discussion forum.

Discuss how you might help a client go from an immeasurable goal to a measurable one. Which of the goals were the most difficult to change and why? Explain the benefit of measurable goals to the client’s progress.

1. Provide feedback to your peer offering one strength and one suggestion in each of the following areas: engagement strategies, questioning techniques. If you were working with an actual client, what alternative steps would you have taken to determine the identified problem?  How would you determine the next steps in the process?

SOC 449 Week 8 Discussions Latest-GCU

Each DQ question needs a reference and it must be citied in citation

1. Access and view the “Marty Case Study” video in the Topic 8 folder in MindTap. Explain a possible treatment plan (resources, interventions, possible groups, etc.) for him or if termination is more appropriate.  What might be some possible aftercare plans for Marty?
2. As this course comes to a close what unanswered questions do you have?
3. After viewing the “Marty Case Study” video in the Topic 8 folder in MindTap, what impact would counterproductive communication have on Marty? What steps would you take to ensure your verbal and nonverbal responses are the right ones to move the process forward? Explain how important verbal and non-verbal communication is when helping a client develop measurable goals for themselves.

SOC 449 Week 1 Benchmark Social Phenomena-GCU

Details:

Social workers need to be able to identify how social constructions influence the client’s life. This assignment will develop this skill.

Watch the assigned video in Mind Tap “Home for the Holidays” located in the Topic 1 folder in MindTap.  Regarding the case study, in 750-1,000 words, expound the following prompts:

What are the social phenomena apparent in this case? Explain them. What theories would a social worker need to be familiar with in order to most effectively help the clients in this situation? What are some ways a social worker could use those theories in helping the client work through these social phenomena?

GCU believes that the Christian Worldview offers hope of restoration of all things through Christ with the belief that we are to carry out work within the public arena with compassion, justice, and concern for the common good. How might the Christian worldview align with or contradict aspects of the NASW Code of Ethics? Regarding to the “Home for the Holidays” case study, imagine that the social worker has a Christian worldview. How can she ensure that her Christian worldview/practice aligns with the Code of Ethics? Use the NASW Code of Ethics to identify the appropriate principle(s) that aligns with ethical practice in this instance. Cite 2-4 sources to defend your answers.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

SOC 449 Week 3 Direct Practice Errors Worksheet-GCU

Details:

In social work, it is imperative to know direct practice errors and how to avoid them as well as how to recommend ways to overcome direct practice errors. This assignment will help develop this skill:

Complete the Direct Practice Errors Worksheet while watching the “Probation Officer: Session 1” video assessing the Case Manager’s skill set. Cite two to four scholarly sources to support your answers.

Turn in the completed assignment by the end of Topic 3.

“Probation Officer Session 1”

Best Practices

List and briefly explain any best practices you saw in the video (75-100 words):

Direct Practice Errors

List and briefly explain any direct practice errors you saw in the video (75-100 words):

Summary: (250-300 words)

In this section, summarize what you saw in the video. Explain any non-verbal and verbal behaviors. How did the client respond to the Probation Officer? Explain if there were judgments made or question stacking. Finally, explain how you would have approached this Session differently.

SOC 449 Week 4 Working with Groups Exercise-GCU

Details:

Social workers frequently practice with groups and recommend group types to clients as part of their treatment plans. They must also know how to defend their recommendations with research. To help develop this skill, complete the following assignment:

Access and read the “Working with Groups Exercise Assignment Criteria” to complete this assignment.

Complete the “Working with Groups Exercise” essay assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines

SOC-449 Working with Groups Exercise

Assignment Criteria

Social workers frequently practice with groups and recommend group types to clients as part of their treatment plans. They must also know how to defend their recommendations with research. To help develop this skill, complete the following assignment:

Select one written case study or video case study from the provided list:

• Yan Ping video (Topic 4 folder in MindTap)
• Marta Ramirez Case Study (located in chapter 1 of the textbook)
• Carl Case Study video (Topic 4 folder in MindTap)
• Greg Case Study video (Topic 4 folder in MindTap)
• Corning Family video (Topic 4 folder in MindTap)

Consider the following group types: Treatment Groups, Self-Help groups, and Task Groups. Next, imagine the client in your selected case study lives in your area. Conduct research in your community for a group type to recommend as a treatment option for the client in your selected case study, taking into consideration possible cultural/subcultural barriers.

In an essay (500-750 words), recommend an appropriate group type (from the group types listed above) and justify the group you selected for the client by addressing the following in your recommendation:

Explain why you chose the group type you selected for the client.

Explain why the group type selected is a best practice for the selected case study as opposed to the other two group types.

Defend your selection by citing two to four scholarly sources that show the group type you selected is a best practice treatment option for the case study.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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

SOC 449 Week 5 Assessment Tool Worksheet-GCU

Details:

For this assignment, complete the “Assessment Tool Worksheet.” Use the worksheet to list the appropriate assessment tool(s) you would use for the provided client situation and population.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assessment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and reference Students should use the Academic Writing Resource located in the course materials folder

SOC-449 Assessment Tool Worksheet

For this assignment, list the appropriate assessment tool(s) you would use for the provided client situation and population. Provide your reasoning for the assessment tool you listed citing two to four sources to support your reasoning:

While APA format is not required for the body of this assessment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Students should use the Academic Writing Resource located in the course materials folder.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Turn in the completed assignment by the end of Topic 5.

Client Situation and Population	Assessment Tool
Valerie from “Getting Back to Shakopee” video (Topic 1 folder in MindTap) Native American woman struggles with low self-esteem and alcoholism.	Tool: Reasoning:
Marta Ramirez case study (in Chapter 1 of the textbook)–Hispanic lower socioeconomic status woman.	Tool: Reasoning:
Carl video (Topic 7 folder in MindTap)- Middle-aged heroin addict	Tool: Reasoning:
Greg video (Topic 3 folder in MindTap)- Young adult arrested for DUI.	Tool: Reasoning:
Rosetta video (Topic 5 folder in MindTap)-Middle-aged African American female with young adult lesbian daughter.	Tool: Reasoning:

SOC 449 Week 7 Treatment and Intervention Plan-GCU

Details:

View the “Carl Case Study”, “Lillian Case Study”, and the “Keeping Confidence: Suicide” videos located in the Topic 7 folder in MindTap. Select one to use for this assignment. Be sure to take notes on the intake information presented at the beginning of the case in the selected video.

After you have viewed all three videos, select one to create a possible treatment plan (500-750 words) for the case study that includes only the following sections:

Describe the presented problem.

Explain the identified problem.

Explain the client’s interpersonal systems and the impact on the client.

Propose some possible client goals and possible barriers to change.

Explain possible intervention ideas, including possible group types.

Defend your plan citing two to four sources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,

SOC-449 Topic 7: Treatment and Intervention Plan Scoring Guide

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POSSIBLE

ACTUAL