Couple’s Interview: Each student will conduct two comprehensive Couple’s Interview with one couple (not within your own family system). Specific guidelines are listed in the Course Materials section of Blackboard. You can consider the task to be Part A: Conflict Pattern Mapping.  Part B: Hope and Grace Intervention.  Semi-Structured Couple Interview  1. What are the names (first name only), ages, and birth order of all […]

There are many stimuli in your environment of which you are not aware. You use attention to filter out unimportant stimuli and focus on relevant stimuli. However, there are circumstances under which you cannot perceive stimuli, regardless of how hard you “pay attention.” One situation is when visual stimuli are presented in quick succession. If the interval between the two stimuli is short enough, you […]

 Throughout this course, you have been exploring the ways in which social psychological principles can be applied to various careers. This week, you will create a literature review of articles that cover some of the main topics of applied social psychology. You should frame your review as if you were explaining the purpose of the field to someone who does not know about social psychology. […]

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, […]

Week 2 – Discussion 1     1 1 unread reply.  1 1 reply.      Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance […]

You already learned that action research is a type of inquiry used to describe professionals studying their own practice for the purpose of inspiring the change process. According to the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory as cited by (“Action Research”, n.d., para 1), “Action research is inquiry or research in the context of focused efforts to improve the quality of an organization and its performance. […]

Consider these examples from a typical, large suburban high school. 1.Kelly is a sophomore who attends a meeting of the all-male robotics club. She says she has an interest in joining the club and working on building a robot for an upcoming competition. The male members of the club snicker at her and one boy puts his foot out and “accidently” trips Kelly in the […]

 Post a brief description of the approach each of the professionals involved are using that may support or limit Paula’s personal empowerment. Choose two professionals and explain how their approach either may or may not reflect social work values. Then, explain how Paula’s personal empowerment might be impacted by the approaches chosen. Describe two social work skills you might use with Paula Cortez to overcome […]

 Your final paper will be based on your observations and on what you have learned in this course. Write a 4-5 page report that includes a one paragraph account of your observations (summarize your previously submitted account with a particular focus on the issue(s) you will be discussing), followed by a well-written, research-based discussion of what you noticed and learned in this course as well […]

Part of developing your clinical mental health counselor identity is exploring your motivations for entering this profession. Why did you decide on this profession? What experiences have you had in the past that make you think this profession would be a good fit for you? How do you see yourself making positive changes and affecting the lives of others by becoming a clinical mental health […]