Submit by Day 7 a 6- to 9-page paper that focuses on an adolescent from one of the case studies presented in this course. For this assignment, complete a bio-psycho-social assessment and provide an analysis of the assessment. This assignment is divided into two parts (Part A& Part B):   Part A: Bio-Psycho-Social Assessment: The assessment should be written in professional language and include sections on each of the following: Presenting issue (including referral source) D...

For this Discussion, consider how people’s reactions to someone’s gender identity or sexual orientation may impact his or her environment and experience. Post your answer to the following question: How might potential reactions to an adolescent’s questioning of their sexual identity, or gender role, impact their social environment, behavior and self-esteem? As social workers, what role can we play in assuring the best outcomes for these adolescents? Solution: One of the major tran...

For this week’s Discussion, watch the video case study of Talia. Locate research on bystander intervention by Victoria L. Banyard and/or Sarah McMahon. By Day 5 Post your application of the theory of bystander intervention to the behavior of those exhibited in the video. Then, describe a scenario in which a bystander could have influenced this scenario in a different way. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer Solution: Bystander intervention is described as the identif...

Discussion 1: Myths of Sexual Violence Sexual violence topic is surrounded by various myths which continue to worsen the topic and make it difficult to understand. Notably, there are other myths which are considered more harmful than others. Among these myths is that women wearing revealing clothes are asking to be assaulted sexually (Krahe, 2016). In this myth, it mainly touches on one’s freedom of dressing which should be respected. ....Please click the icon below to purchase full solution...

Conduct research in the Walden library to locate at least 1 peer-reviewed scholarly resource(s) that could inform your assessment or intervention with the case you plan to use in your final project. By Day 7 Submit a 2-3 page paper in which you: Identify the case you will be using for the final project Describe the presenting problem(s) Describe 2 goals for the client based on their presenting problem Identify a specific peer-reviewed article and explain how it could inform u...

Record a 4-5 minute video in which you: Explain how you might apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment when engaging with the identified client in the case. Explain how you might apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment when assessing the identified client in the case. Explain how you might apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment when intervening with the identified client in the case. Discuss any areas where you feel cha...

Bearing witness to trauma has its own set of consequences. Watching repeated episodes of bullying can evoke strong emotional and behavioral responses from an adolescent. During the impressionable stage of social development in adolescents, these experiences can contribute to a change in perception about the ways people should and do treat each other. Furthermore, ongoing exposure to this behavior can jeopardize an adolescent’s healthy social development. For this Discussion, consider how the act...

Bullying is not a new phenomenon, but social media and communication technologies have introduced a breadth and depth to which public shaming, targeted taunting, and bullying have manifested. For this Discussion, consider how bullying has changed and how it has remained the same in light of modern technology. By Day 3 Post an explanation of one moral development theory and its connection to the act of bullying. Be sure to frame your explanation within the context of cyber and other bullyin...

For some adolescents, experiencing physical pain becomes a regular practice for managing psychological pain. Whether used as a coping mechanism, a way to express anger, or to deal with intense emotional pain, self-harming is often a call for help. In school settings, faculty and staff are charged with protecting students, but how can they protect those students who choose to harm themselves? The importance of educators understanding the circumstances, causes, and effects of self-harming behav...

Argumentative behavior, engagement in physical altercations, and evidence of mood swings can all indicate that an adolescent is experiencing anger and depression. Self-harming can surface in adolescents, too, as they experience difficult emotions. For this Discussion, read the case study of Dalia and consider what you, as her social worker, would do if you observed self-harm indicators. By Day 3 Post a brief explanation of self-harming behaviors that Dalia is exhibiting. Describe theore...