Working with special populations in any field can present challenges that require special competencies. This is particularly true in the substance abuse field. There are many cultural factors that contribute to substance abuse and influence assessment and treatment approaches. In addition, specific demographic factors such as age, socioeconomic status, family composition, and parenting styles can influence the development of these disorders and have to be […]

Prior to beginning work on this week’s journal, read the PSY650 Week Four Treatment Plan , Case 15: Borderline Personality Disorder in Gorenstein and Comer (2014), and Borderline Personality Disorder in Sneed et al., . (2012). Please also read the Rizvi, et al. (2013), “An Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Professional Psychologists,” Harned, et al.  (2013), “Treatment Preference Among Suicidal and Self-Injuring Women with Borderline […]

I need someone to write a 5 page paper APA style at the graduate level that  addresses all of the materials listed below: 1. A brief discussion on societal and personal perceptions of family violence. 2. Family violence research, statistics, and any relevant literature sources that help to understand the context under which family violence exist. 3. Your personal reflection on human resilience and the […]

It is important to consider factors influencing physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development long before the baby arrives. In this discussion, you will examine the relative roles of genetics and the environment. Environmental effects on development include both macrocultural and microcultural influences. Macrocultural influences are the broader influences on a child’s development, such as mass media, religious denomination, societal rules, or educational norms. Microcultural influences are […]

While all major developmental theories attempt to explain the growth of individuals, each theory has a slightly different perspective. Some theories emphasize environmental (nurture) more than biological (nature) influences. Some theories focus on a particular construct (e.g., cognition), while others emphasize the impact of age range in shaping development. Piaget’s cognitive developmental theory emphasizes fixed stages during which the mind’s capacities allow an individual to […]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion please read Chapter Nine of your course text, and review sections 2.5, 3.1, and 3.2 from previous chapters.  Also read the Palacios, Echaniz, Fernandez and Ortiz de Barron (2015) article Personal Self-Concept and Satisfaction with Life in Adolescence, Youth, and Adulthood and the Dodge, Barab, Stuckey, Warren, Heiselt, & Stein (2008) article Children’s Sense of Self: Learning and […]

 Depression diagnostic and treatments  The tittle applied to psychology and your field of study. When that word or terminology was coined? Why the name of the disorder / concept or definition.Criteria to be followed in order to be diagnosed with this specific disorder according to the DSM-5 Edition.HistoryScholars or theorist related to that topicCausesSymptomsDifferent typesPreventionsTreatment plans for short-term goals and long-term goalsTips or suggestions on how […]

We are now entering week 8 of this course. Since this is only a 10-week course you are almost to the end. As you began this course I asked you to contemplate your thoughts and/or understandings regarding the beginning of your life; specifically, the concepts of tabula rasa, innate goodness and original sin. This gives you and me some insight regarding your philosophy regarding your […]

The risk-benefit calculation for any drug assumes a correct diagnosis of the disorder. Many investigators and clinicians feel the current epidemic of child psychiatric disorders is largely due to inappropriate diagnosis. Evaluate the risk and benefits of using psychoactive drugs in children correctly diagnosed with a disorder versus those incorrectly diagnosed with a disorder. Consider the risks and benefits of not treating (drug treatment) a […]

 nstructions: APA format essay  As you transition to an advanced nursing role, regardless of your level  of experience or specific role, you’ve encountered patient care delivery  dilemmas. A dilemma is a predicament or quandary where various factors  and strategies need to be considered to resolve or improve the  situation. The patient care delivery dilemma can be major or minor. The  dilemma may involve an individual […]