To prepare for this Discussion, review this week’s resources including the web article titled, “Pioneering a Profession: A History of Social Work Innovation at the MGH, 1905–2005.” Consider how individuals and events have shaped the medical social work profession. Think about the health care delivery systems in the United States and their impact on the…

using the social work code of ethics       Review the case studies below before completing the Assignment.   Case Study #1   Nitin and Priya are first-generation Indian-American immigrants, while their 16-year-old son was born and raised in the United States. They were reluctant to engage in treatment, but are doing so at…

For your Final Project, you will write a 8- to 10-page theory paper that articulates your theoretical orientation toward working with couples and families. Your paper must include the following elements that evolve from your personal theoretical orientation:   The basic view of human nature as seen through your theoretical lens Key factors that account…

Certain elements of treatment planning for clients experiencing life transition and developmental issues may be easier than others. For instance, it may be obvious that a breadwinner’s job loss is the major concern facing a family. The more difficult part may be crafting clinical and treatment formulations for this issue that explain how it affects…

Week8 6456 Life Transition and Developmental Issues II   Readings   • Gurman, A.S., Lebow, J.L., Snyder, D. K. (2015).     Clinical handbook of couple therapy. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.    o Chapter 20, “Couple Therapy and Post Traumatic Stress     Disorder”   o Chapter 24, “Couple Therapy and Sexual Problems”   Media…

Primary Applications    Readings    · Gurman, A. S., Lebow, J. L., & Snyder, D. K. (2015). Clinical handbook of couple therapy. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.    o Chapter 15, “Couple Therapy and the Treatment of Affairs ”    o Chapter 21, “Couple Therapy and Alcohol Problems”    · Williams, M. (2012). Couples…

Assignment: Applying Theoretical Interventions for Clients Experiencing Life Transition and Developmental Issues Couple and family helping professionals have varying degrees of work. What they all have in common is that their clients represent the variety of human experience. Even those helping professionals with a specific clinical focus see variety in the ways in which specific…

In our culture, there is an increased use of social media.  Social media has changed the way people and families interact with each other.  Many theorists believe social media has advantages of connecting people, while other theorists believe social media negatively affects relationships, for many reasons.  Social workers need to be aware of the couples’…

Description Directions: watch videos of counselors demonstrating the use of Bowenian and structural theories in family counseling. You then formulate treatment plans for the couples and/or families in the videos, applying the theories in question and justifying the use of appropriate interventions.    Based on the theory demonstrated in both videos:   Define the problem…

Assignment: Eating Disorders Eating disorders can plague both males and females, and they generally have different unattainable physical appearance-related goals. Males may feel the need to develop large muscles and are more vulnerable to taking drugs or embarking on exercise regimens that move them in that direction. For males who are obese or disinterested in…