Psychology Archives

03 Sep Explore the nature of confidentiality in the client-social worker alliance and how mandated reporting protects and empowers vulnerable populations

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Social workers are bound by the NASW Code of Ethics to provide informed consent with every client. A signed informed consent form protects the client and the social worker by clarifying the professional relationship and the scope, risks, and benefits of that relationship. Through informed...

03 Sep Examine the ethics surrounding practice evaluation

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As a social worker, you are required to follow certain ethical guidelines in the conducting of research, including evaluation—namely protecting research participants, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring confidentiality. But you must also consider the ethical obligation of evaluation itself. The National Association of Social Workers...

06 Aug Create professional or academic goals involving forensic psychology bachelor’s degree Evaluate possible future directions in forensic psychology

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WEEK 6: AT A GLANCE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND SOCIAL CHANGE: THE FUTURE OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY INTRODUCTION What can you do with some background in forensic psychology? Where can you work, and in what capacity? How is the field of forensic psychology changing? What future directions and trends...

06 Aug SOCIAL CHANGE AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

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Forensic psychology as a practice and a field of study is in its infancy. How is it currently evolving? What lies on the horizon and beyond? Diverse paths exist for forensic psychology professionals, such as research, law enforcement, trial consultation, forensic evaluation and expert testimony,...

31 Jul SOCW 6510 SOCIAL WORK FIELD EDUCATION: How evaluations are carried out and used in your agency

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WHAT TO KNOW To Prepare: • Review the Learning Resources on social work evaluation.. • Gather information on how evaluations are carried out and used in your agency. This information could be based on your observations, experiences, and/or discussion with your Field Instructor and colleagues at the agency. Specifically, research...

31 Jul Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mindfulness Interventions

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SOCW 6060 SOCIAL WORK CLINICAL THEORY AND PRACTICE Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mindfulness Interventions WHAT TO KNOW According to Garland (2013), there is skepticism about mindfulness as an effective intervention. Often, because of its philosophical roots in Buddhism, practitioners and scholars equate mindfulness with “New Age” beliefs. As...

30 Jul Examine the roles available to BS-level professionals in the field of forensic psychology

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PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC GOALS The field of forensic psychology is relatively new, and it has gained notoriety due to movies such as Silence of the Lambs and television shows like C.S.I. and Criminal Minds. However, the reality of forensic psychology is very different from its portrayal...

25 Jul What is meant by the phrase “Recovery is a process?”

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What is meant by the phrase "Recovery is a process?" Compare and contrast 'short-term' recovery with 'long-term' recovery. Define sustainability and the key elements that promote sustainable recovery. From a systems theory perspective, how would you organize a disaster recovery planning team? Which systems would...

24 Jul How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Works

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Hoarding, the tendency to gather and hold onto items can appear as early as one’s adolescent years, often worsening with age. A serious case can result in poor health and safety concerns, and the person who suffers can also develop poor personal hygiene. After...

22 Jul Theories of personality

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Chapter 13 1) How would you describe your balance between your mind-body-spirit wellness? Do you find that you put in more focus on your mind vs. your body? Or is it the other way around? Do you believe that you are getting enough...