social science

When working with families and groups the priority is for the social worker to understand the process that is taking place. In both situations there is the overt (clearly stated) dynamics and the covert (hidden) dynamics. The content (what is being said) in both settings is what is open and stated. The process (how it is being said) is the unspoken information; what is underneath the interaction is what the social worker needs to explore in both groups and family systems.For this Discussion, watch the video segments of a group and a family session provided in required resources.Provide a 300-word Discussion Post covering the following Topics, Content, and Headings:Describe the group dynamic (communication, cohesion, social integration, influence) of the group shown in the required media.Explain how this group’s dynamics may influence treatment.A description of the family dynamic (communication, cohesion, social integration, influence) of the family shown in the required media.Explain how this family’s dynamics may influence treatment.Explain any similarities or differences when assessing dynamics in a group versus a family and how those dynamics may affect treatment.Must contain at least 3 references and citations from the following resources. Must reference Toseland, Drumm, and Psychotherapy.net 2011a and 2006a.

You are the finance manager in a long term care facility that is struggling to remain solvent. The facility’s administrator has hired a consultant to work with you to increase Medicaid reimbursement. The consultant recommends that you be more “liberal” in coding the severity of residents’ needs to justify greater reimbursement. The consultant tells you, “everybody does it” and, “it’s an undetectable way to boost revenue”.You believe this approach is somewhere between inappropriate and illegal. You know the consultant is being paid on a commission and is an old college buddy of the facility administrator. You also recognize that your facility could soon go out of business and leave you without a job.In a two page paper, respond to the following:What are your ethical challenges?What are your options?What is your chosen course of action?What will probably happen as a result of this course of action?Requirements:2-3 pages in length (not including cover and reference pages)A minimum of three outside resources (one of these resources can be your textbook)Your paper should be formatted according to APA, include a proper introduction, appropriate headings, and conclusion.

In a 4 – 6 page paper based on your internship course experience and the learning objectives achieved during the course, review your internship experience successes and challenges leading to growth. You should demonstrate in your paper a description of your professional portfolio and include any evidence of accomplishment and skill development or recognition that you have acquired this session and how it will contribute to your portfolio. Provide at least two (2) peer-reviewed sources. If you have completed this CLA2 assignment in an internship course prior to this class, select new examples and sources to support your response. Include the following Class Learning Objectives (CLOs) in your response: CLO 1: Explore various career possibilities. CLO 2: Combine classroom knowledge with an opportunity to learn those disciplines, skills, and attitudes which can best be learned on the job; such as: self-discipline, teamwork, responsibility, and initiative. CLO 3: Develop practical skills in a real-world context CLO 4: Enhance a portfolio or resume with practical experience and projects. CLO 5: Cultivate a learning experience, which can lead to job opportunities within the workforce. For more information on Internship Experience read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internship

For this assignment, you will choose a topic (assisted suicide, abortion, immigration, welfare, etc.) that can lead to political controversy. In 750-1,000 words, do the following: 1.  Explain both sides of the political argument through ethical analysis. 2.  Recommend how policy makers can reconcile differing wishes of the public. What is the importance of public participation in politicians passing controversial policy, such as the one chosen? 3.  Describe how aspects of a Christian worldview might inform the approach policy makers take to create public policies in a situation such as the one chosen. Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. For more information on Controversial Policy read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_policy

The Importance of Remaining Self-Aware in Groups Next week you will learn about group facilitation, so it is important to reflect on self-awareness broadly, and specifically in group settings. Reflect on your level of self-awareness and on the character and nature of your self-awareness. How has your self-awareness informed and influenced what you have learned in this course so far? What can you do to improve in this area? Share your reflections and ideas in a journal entry consisting of 400-600 words.Point Value: 4 Points Weekly Learning Outcome Alignment: 2, 3 Course Learning Outcome Alignment: 1, 3, 4, 5 For more information on Self-Aware read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-aware

Social Media/Networking Tools [WLOs: 1, 3, 4] [CLOs: 1, 4, 5] Submit an academic paper using APA style and formatting that is 1,750 to 2,450 words long and covers the following topics: First section: Drawing on the paper from Week 1 (Included in attached docs), identify and appraise communication or productivity issues within the organization that could be addressed using social media or networking tools. (Link for theories) https://sites.google.com/view/uagc-team-3-a-n-a/team (Links to an external site.)    This section is the introduction to this paper.  It should clearly, but briefly, explain the scope of the problem. Second section:  For each of the issues or problems identified in the first section, write a thorough analysis that: examines relevant theories about the problem; explains possible practical solutions that use social media technologies and tools; evaluates the benefits and drawbacks of those possible solutions. Depending on how many issues or problems are identified, this section could be longer or shorter for each student. This paper should demonstrate the student’s thorough understanding and application of organizational and other theories. The student should also exhibit knowledge of the available technologies and interpret their usefulness in the specific organizational setting. Finally, the student should display both creativity and practicality in using technology to address problems within the organization. For more information on Networking Tools read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_networking_service

In your own words, explain what “ETHICS” means to you. Provide an example of how you demonstrate your ethical behavior at home, school, at work.  Describe how you want to be known by others and explain why it is important for you to be known that way. For more information on Ethical Behavior read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Ethical+Behavior&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1

100 words 3 different Ethical dilemmas in addressing the public For more information on Ethical Concerns In The Media read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalism_ethics_and_standards

1)  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to the Food Labels after more than 20 years of their development. Let’s discuss what do you think about the suggested changes and if you think they will improve the general public understanding about their food choices. Please write complete sentences and at least 200 words. Below is a link to the FDA website http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm385663.htm#supplemental  2)  The FDA approved a new animal drug application concerning a genetically engineered Atlantic salmon, supposed to be safe for human consumption. Below is the link from the FDA, you may also read about it on different news sources. Discuss what is your opinion on the use of genetically engineered foods for human consumption. Please write complete sentences and at least 200 word http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/GeneticEngineering/GeneticallyEngineeredAnimals/ucm280853.htm   http://abcnews.go.com/US/fda-approves-genetically-modified-salmon/story?id=35310710 For more information on FDA read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_and_Drug_Administration

Write a 4 to 5 page, Research paper for Getting Your Social Worker Licensed In The State Of Florida. For the written portion of this assignment, write a minimum of 4 to 5 pages (not including cover page, abstract, and references, if appropriate) that address the following:  1. Getting Social Work Licensed In The State Of Florida. 2. Summarize the key points of the session in your own words, THESE ARE THE KEY POINTS OF THE SESSION: (We also have many resources for you around licensure. So one of the key aspects of being a social worker is to get licensed, And it’s a protection for you. And it’s a protection for your clients, the people who you work with; It also assures and is a bit of a promise that there’s a certain level of professionalism that goes with your license; I want to just say really clearly so there are two places that you can get the information your state Social Workboard is the place to go to get information about your licensure. So if you live in Missouri. You don’t want to be gone to California to find out about your licensure, you want to get your license your, from your state board; And get that information. We also will be providing, and this will be coming up in about I believe in the next few weeks will be providing you with a course that has an example of the Exams. It has materials to study, and it has everything else that you could possibly need for your licensure journey and that will be coming your way; There is also a resource at Walden SW licensure at nailed that Walden you edu and we if you have questions, they can get you information about your state-specific questions; There’s also an organization called as WB the Association for social work boards and they are the ones who actually oversee the testing, And provide some support, and I encourage you to check out their webpage, but we will be providing you with a course that you can access at your leisure) 3. Explore how the content in the session will apply to your practice as a social worker. · You should use Times New Roman Font (12 point) with 1 inch margins and should follow all of the conventions per APA 6th edition. For more information on Social Worker License read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_work