Answer the following (using reply and submit/post). Your response should be about 2/3 of apage in length- single spaced- not counting the text in the questions (try doing it on your personal computer then copy and paste yourresponse into a reply to my instructions): 1. Name three foods from each of the following areas that you think help define eachregion or are very characteristic (at […]

Consider your present working environment or your most recent workplace. Would you consider it a multicultural environment, and if so, were you able to work effectively with your coworkers? In a multicultural environment, one must learn to work in a group whose members are from both collectivistic and individualistic cultures. The meaning and value placed on conformity and cooperation differs between these cultures, which impact […]

Group services require some unique ethical considerations. For example, confidentiality presents a number of challenges when working with therapy groups. To be effective, therapy group members need to feel that the therapeutic environment is safe and supportive. Imagine how you might feel if you shared private information in a therapy session and later found out that the information was disclosed outside of the therapy group, […]

Group therapy focuses on individual growth and change, yet its impact can often be seen on a larger scale. For example, in the United States, substance abuse is a significant social issue. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often experience difficulties in maintaining interpersonal relationships and developing their potential, both of which limit their ability to contribute positively to society. Increases in crime, incarceration, and medical […]

“The feelings, associations, connotations, and nuances of language both influence and are influenced by the culture” (Matsumoto & Juang, 2008, p. 227). Cultural differences exist in how people communicate with each other. You may be familiar with lexicons (what people call themselves and others), pragmatics (how language is used and understood), verbal and non-verbal communication styles; encoding; and decoding. Understanding how cultures communicate is important […]

As a counselor in the field of addiction, you are interested in researching if online gambling is becoming more prevalent. You decide to conduct research to compare online gambling to gambling in public places such as casinos. You hypothesize that online gambling is more prevalent among those who are under the age 30, leading to more online gambling addictions in those individuals who are under […]

Describe your family’s norms, values, communication styles, geographic proximity, ways of dealing with problems, roles available, and social supports as they relate to aging and older family members. You should plan to interview family or extended family members to assist with gathering this information. What formal and informal supports are used by your family or extended family? How do different family conditions (e.g., the availability […]

Read the articles “10 Effective DAP Teaching Strategies” and “Culturally Responsive Classroom Strategies.” In addition, view the Culture in the Classroom website and the Lisa Delpit Interview article.  After reviewing the required resources, identify and discuss three challenges involved with ensuring that teaching strategies are appropriate for culturally diverse children. Then, discuss these cultural challenges in the classroom using one sociological perspective (i.e., functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, […]

• Assignment 1: An Interview of Your Choice By Wednesday, November 19, 2014 complete the assignment presented below. In order to really learn about interviewing, you must practice doing interviews. There is no substitute for direct experience in learning about interviewing. This assignment will be the first of several interviews you conduct during this course. Find a volunteer to role-play a client. The purpose of […]

Although some states and cities have passed laws to ban texting and using handheld phones while driving, there is no current law to ban all cell phone use while driving. However, according to the National Safety Council (2009), 28 percent of all crashes—1.6 million per year—are caused by cell phone use and texting by drivers. The mission of a new national nonprofit organization called FocusDriven, […]