Over the past several decades, education, medical advances, and public health efforts have tempered the public image of HIV/AIDS. Despite these efforts, patients with HIV/AIDS continue to experience stigma and discrimination, which may negatively affect a patient’s mental health status. The stigma impedes patients from seeking HIV tests, particularly in certain ethnic and racial […]
Addictive disorders can be particularly challenging for clients. Not only do these disorders typically interfere with a client’s ability to function in daily life, but they also often manifest as negative and sometimes criminal behaviors. Sometime clients with addictive disorders also suffer from other mental health issues, creating even greater struggles for them to […]
Compose an analytical essay (two-page- minimum- 5 page maximum) discussing the relationship between the state, market, and organizations in the creation of social policies and how the different economic contexts (capitalism, socialist economy, mixed economy, neoliberalism, and political economy) influence the creation of social policies and Social Work practice and service delivery. Be sure to […]
student I’m working on a social work spreadsheet and need a sample draft to help me learn. Using the information you gathered from Week 1, prepare a chart in which you describe the available agencies and organizations that would be able to address the social problem/issue that you identified. Please describe the types of practice […]
Then, prepare a written response to the following: • After reviewing the NASW Code, think back to the social issue/problem you selected and discussed for the Week 1 assignment. Identify two specific areas from the NASW Code of Ethics that you think might become the greatest ethical challenge in addressing the issue/problem from Week 1. […]
As a social worker, you are both an ally for your clients and individual in need of allies in your work. For this assignment, prepare a written assessment that addresses the following elements: Describe your self-identity. Determine two examples in which your self-identity has provided you with privileges. Then, explain two examples in which your […]
– Describe your self-identity.Determine two examples in which your self-identity has provided you with privileges.Then, explain two examples in which your self-identity has led to your oppression.Consider which ally attributes you have or are currently working to achieve. Identify and explain an example from social work practice to illustrate a challenge to acting as an […]
Assignment: Journal: Supervising Others Take a minute and think about the supervisors you have had in the workplace. What were characteristics of effective supervisors? As you reflect on these experiences, consider how supervision affected your ability to complete the tasks associated with your job. Also, think about how leadership styles can influence the relationship between […]
As a social worker, you interact with individuals who are at various stages of change in their lives. This may become frustrating for you when clients are struggling to achieve their goals. Thus, it is important for you to develop strategies to process your experiences so that you can maintain your compassion and professionalism. As […]
Social workers are expected to apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person‐in environment, and other multi-disciplinary theoretical frameworks during stages of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation when practicing in the field. This discussion is intended to help you demonstrate and develop your critical thought related to these practice behaviors. If you have […]
