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Describe codependency, dual diagnosis, addiction, or substance abuse: What music, poetry, sculpture, paintings, architecture, dance, theatre, or cinema art form would you like to have performed or viewed at your funeral to express your life

Discuss, while protecting confidentiality, a case example of codependency, dual diagnosis, addiction, or substance abuse you have encountered during your clinical field experience.
Part 2
For your final Writing Assignment, you have three choices. Please choose one of the following prompts and begin drafting your assignment. As long as I see earnest effort, I won’t be terribly strict about word count this week. Please use what you create for the discussion in the Writing Assignment itself.
Choose one of the following options to complete.

  1. view Artemisia Gentileschi’s Judith Beheading Holofernes, c. 1612. Answer thefollowing in essay form using 200 – 250 words.
    1. What is happening in this picture? Why?
    2. What does this picture teach us in regard to morality?
    3. Read about the context of this painter on pp. 108 – 109. After reading this section, how does this changehow you view this painting? Does this context add another layer of understanding to the action of the painting?
  2. Write a love song. You may write your own music, or use someone else’s musical score, but give them credit (Rolling Stones, “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”). Explain using 200 – 250 words, what kind of love you are extolling and who this song is dedicated to and why.
  3. What music, poetry, sculpture, paintings, architecture, dance, theatre, or cinema art form would you like to have performed or viewed at your funeral to express your life? Explain in detail, using 200 – 250 words, why you have chosen the various pieces to affirm your life.

 

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Read the posts of your peers and respond to at least two. Try to choose those that have had the fewest responses thus far. For each response, identify other community resources that might be available in a case like the one your peer described. What crisis and confrontation skills might be necessary in assisting with the case presented. You are writing a response to each peer. Also include references in with your responses. Your reponse needs to be at least 3 paragraphs to each peer response  

 
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Construct a Review Paper for a Draft of Literature Findings-Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each piece

Review Paper—Draft of Literature Findings

Review Paper—Draft of Literature Findings
Evaluate the evidence. Create a draft of the findings of the resources you have selected and how they contribute to our knowledge of this problem. Be sure to address each of the following items in your draft:
1.  Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each piece.
2.  If the resources talk to each other (that is, if they support or contrast with one another), explain how and why.
3.  What does the evidence tell us?
4.  Is there another possible explanation you can think of?  Based on what you have read, what is your hypothesis?  In other words, what is your explanation for the findings?
5.  How can you refine your question or topic even further, now that you have described the findings?
 

 

 
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Professional Portfolio—Personal Statement/Cover Letter:For this assignment, you will submit the second document to be included in your Professional Portfolio: Your personal statement or a cover letter. As you near completion of your undergraduate education, you have probably been reflecting on your personal and professional development and goals. Summarizing so much personal information on paper is not easy, but it's important. Many employers complain that in interviews and job applications, students do not seem to know how to articulate the skills and strengths that they bring to the job.

Professional Protfolio

Professional Portfolio—Personal Statement/Cover Letter
For this assignment, you will submit the second document to be included in your Professional Portfolio: Your personal statement or a cover letter. As you near completion of your undergraduate education, you have probably been reflecting on your personal and professional development and goals. Summarizing so much personal information on paper is not easy, but it’s important. Many employers complain that in interviews and job applications, students do not seem to know how to articulate the skills and strengths that they bring to the job.
In preparation for writing the personal statement/cover letter, review Dr. Margaret A. Lloyd’s Web site at: http://www.psywww.com/careers/index.htm.  Learn what you can do with your bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Determine if you will pursue graduate school or employment upon graduation. Note choices that seem to apply to you and why. If more than one, rank these choices. Describe any concerns you might have regarding your interests. What level of education will you need to pursue? Have you taken any previous courses or trained in this area? These links in particular should be helpful:
· Exploring your abilities, interest, skills, & values www.psywww.com/careers/explore.htm#top
· Graduate School Options: www.psywww.com/careers/options.htm
· Entry-Level Positions www.psywww.com/careers/entry.htm
For this assignment, find a graduate program (if you are preparing your Professional Portfolio with the Graduate School focus) or a job opening that you would like to apply to (if you are preparing your Professional Portfolio with the Employment focus). Look up the details for the application requirements, and tailor your personal statement/cover letter to these specific graduate school/job requirements.
Personal Statement (for those with the Graduate School focus)
This essay may be the single most influential component of a graduate school application. The statement you write for this portfolio gives you a forum for presenting yourself to the admissions committee, scholarship committee, and others who want to know something about you.
In preparation for writing the statement, read the document “Preparing Personal Statements” at: http://www.creighton.edu/soar/preparingapps/statements/. Here are a few of their suggestions:
· find and use your voice
· use concrete examples of what you’ve done
· avoid generalizations, such as “I’m good with people”
· proofread and edit (and ask others to proofread and make suggestions about) your statement to be sure it is free of grammatical and typographical errors, and informal language, “I’m okay with sciences but weak in math”
Cover Letter (for those with the Employment focus)
A cover letter is a way to introduce yourself to a potential employer. This letter should include details about yourself and why you feel you are qualified for the position. Summarize your undergraduate experiences, your strengths and weaknesses, the reasons you are applying and how they will help you meet your professional goals.
Write a cover letter to a prospective employer. The letter, which should accompany your resume, should summarize why you are interested in the job and what qualifications and skills make you an ideal candidate or match for the position. Limit your letter to one page.
Follow this link for advice on writing a cover letter: http://www.uwec.edu/ORSP/IRB/about/submit/Cover-Letter.htm.
Submit your Personal Statement or Cover Letter to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria and Respective Point Value Maximum Points
Presented a personal statement reflecting personal development and goals. Included specific examples of experience and achievement. OR Cover letter was clear and concise, while discussing undergraduate experiences, strengths and weaknesses, and reasons for applying to the selected job. 40
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 10
Total: 50
Due Date
Feb 21, 2018 11:59 PM

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Rubric Name: PSY492_M2A2_Grading_Rubrics

Criteria Maximum Points
GR1 Presented a personal statement reflecting personal development and goals. Included specific examples of experience and achievement. OR Cover letter was clear and concise, while discussing undergraduate experiences, strengths and weaknesses, 40 points
GR2 Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 10 points
Overall Score Total Score 0 or more
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 Review Paper—Topic Proposal & Reference PageWrite one to two paragraphs (a) summarizing the problem area (be specific in defining the problem), (b) describing what you already know about the topic, and c) why you have chosen this topic for your literature review. The topic should apply psychological research to an individual, organizational, or social problem. Include a working title and the objective of the paper.

Review Paper—Topic Proposal & Reference Page

· Review Paper—Topic Proposal & Reference Page
The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with the opportunity to select a topic in the particular area in which you have an occupational or research interest, and to locate a minimum of ten scholarly references. A helpful Web site for organizing and writing a literature review is www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/ReviewofLiterature.html.
You may also want to review the following documents that are available in the Doc Sharing area of the course:
· A sample literature review,
· a PowerPoint document illustrating how to set up your word processor for APA style
· a “Guide for Writing a Literature Review”
· a PowerPoint tips document
Topic Proposal
Write one to two paragraphs (a) summarizing the problem area (be specific in defining the problem), (b) describing what you already know about the topic, and c) why you have chosen this topic for your literature review. The topic should apply psychological research to an individual, organizational, or social problem. Include a working title and the objective of the paper.
Reference Page
Search for literature on your selected topic and create a Reference Page containing at least 10 scholarly references. A good way to begin searching for relevant literature is to search for key words related to your topic in a research database. Narrow your search to articles in peer-reviewed journals. Another good idea is to check the list of References at the end of an article to find other relevant work. If you have any questions about this part, please feel free to set up an appointment with your instructor or ask the librarian. You will create a reference page for your literature review paper in an appropriate APA style. Your resources must come from scholarly, peer-reviewed journals or books. No Internet resources may be used here.
Click here to review the APA 6th Edition APA sample paper.
Submit your topic proposal and reference page to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.
Name your file: AU_PSY492_M1_A4_LastName_FirstInitial.doc

Assignment 4 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Submitted a topic proposal of two paragraphs. Defined the problem clearly and in specific terms appropriate to the topic. 10
Applied psychological research to an individual, organizational, or societal problem. 10
Discussed your current knowledge/understanding of the topic. 10
Submitted at least 10 scholarly references pertaining to topic area. 10
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 10
Total: 50
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Managed care is a frequently discussed and debated topic among mental health professionals. Managed care organizations encourage short-term, brief therapy and mandate the use of evidence-based practices. Using the Argosy University online library resources, locate one peer-reviewed journal article that describes the use of brief or solution-focused therapy with a client or population of interest to you. Post your article as an attachment in the Discussion Area.

Managed care is a frequently discussed and debated topic among mental health professionals. Managed care organizations encourage short-term, brief therapy and mandate the use of evidence-based practices. Using the Argosy University online library resources, locate one peer-reviewed journal article that describes the use of brief or solution-focused therapy with a client or population of interest to you. Post your article as an attachment in the Discussion Area.

Tasks:

In a minimum of 200 words, post to the Discussion Area your response to the following:

  • Summarize the article you selected by describing:
    • The purpose of the article
    • The client/population mentioned in the article
    • How brief or solution-focused therapy was used with the client/population
    • The outcomes/results of the use of brief or solution-focused therapy
  • Looking through the lens of managed care, describe how counselors, clients, and managed care organizations benefit from brief or solution-focused therapy.
  • Looking through the same lens, provide an argument to managed care organizations that describe the disadvantages associated with the use of brief or solution-focused therapy.
  • Further explain what you perceive to be the main advantages and disadvantages of managed care. Be sure to elaborate rather than regurgitate the material covered in the module and assigned readings.
  • Explain how the learning from this module will contribute to your professional growth as a new counselor-in-training.
  • Your discussion should clearly reflect your thoughtful and logical analysis of the information.

Support your rationale and analysis by using at least two resources from professional literature in your response. Professional literature may include peer-reviewed journal articles you can access through the Argosy University online library; relevant textbooks; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (websites ending in .edu or .gov).
Be sure to read all of your classmates’ original posts and respond to more than two of your classmates’ posts. Your responses should be substantive, meaning they should encourage further dialogue and discussion, encourage your classmates to think about other aspects of the topic, compare your response to your classmates’ responses, or ask a relevant question, to better assist you with your understanding. Responses such as “I like/I agree” or “I don’t like/I don’t agree” are not complete enough.
Your discussion posts and all written assignments should reflect graduate-level writing skills and appropriate use of APA style, including in-text citations and references.

Submission Details:

  • By the due date assigned, post your responses to the Discussion Area.
  • Through the end of the module, respond to more than two of your classmates’ posts. While responding, critique the relevance of the article selected by your classmates. Describe how your understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of brief or solution-focused therapy is similar to or different from their understanding. Be sure to mention any aspect in your classmates’ posts that you had not thought about previously as relating to managed care.

Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsQuality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions8Quality of responses to classmates6Frequency of responses to classmates2Reference to supporting readings and other materials2Language and grammar2Total:20

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psychoanalytical and psychodynamic theories:present an overview of both Freud’s theory and Jung’s theory of the role of the unconscious mind as it pertains to personality and behavior.  Then compare and contrast the basic assumptions of the two theories and note the similarities and the differences as they relate to human behavior.  Based on your reading and research explain which interpretation of the unconscious mind you support.

The unconscious mind is a core concept in most psychoanalytical and psychodynamic theories, but Freud and Jung’s theories are the most developed and prominent. Your text and the required readings and media have presented the two theories. In your initial post of a minimum of 350 words, present an overview of both Freud’s theory and Jung’s theory of the role of the unconscious mind as it pertains to personality and behavior.  Then compare and contrast the basic assumptions of the two theories and note the similarities and the differences as they relate to human behavior.  Based on your reading and research explain which interpretation of the unconscious mind you support.
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What are at least two legal issues associated with clinical psychology? Provide an example of a situation that could be legal but unethical. Explain your response.

Answer the following questions. Your response to each question must be at least 150 words in length.
1. What are at least two legal issues associated with clinical psychology? Provide an example of a situation that could be legal but unethical. Explain your response.
 
2. What are at least two ethical issues associated with clinical psychology? Provide an example of a situation that could be ethical but illegal. Explain your response.
3. Define professional boundaries, boundary crossings, and boundary violations. What effects do boundaries have on the therapeutic relationship?
4. What are at least two cultural limitations associated with assessment and treatment? In your response, discuss the use or misuse of assessment instruments, therapy techniques, research results, or any other facet of clinical practice that could have potentially harmful, culture-specific implications.

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The implication of conscientiousness-Are there certain behaviors you might observe in someone that is conscientious? Is it possible to be "overly" conscientious

What is your definition of conscientiousness?

How might this trait be helpful in the working world or even as a therapist/clinician?

Is there every a time, you think, that being conscientious might not serve someone well? I would suspect that employers might find this to be a highly valued trait, what are your thoughts on it? Are there certain behaviors you might observe in someone that is conscientious? Is it possible to be “overly” conscientious?what is your definition of conscientiousness? How might this trait be helpful in the working world or even as a therapist/clinician? The way I think of it is planning, preparing, being mindful, attuned to what needs to be done and that old saying “cross all your T’s and dot all your i’s”. Is there every a time, you think, that being conscientious might not serve someone well? I would suspect that employers might find this to be a highly valued trait, what are your thoughts on it? Are there certain behaviors you might observe in someone that is conscientious? Is it possible to be “overly” conscientious?

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What is I/O psychology and how does it relate to what we have been learning and discussing in class as it relates to personality and personality assessment? What type of training do I/O psychologists go through?

What is I/O psychology and how does it relate to what we have been learning and discussing in class as it relates to personality and personality assessment? What type of training do I/O psychologists go through? As I am sure you are all learning, there are many different aspects of personality assessment, some assessments are used to help guide clinicians in treatment planning, others for career/vocational assessments, some for forensic types of issues. Are there other areas where personality assessment can be helpful? Are there any cons/negative aspects to personality assessment? Say why or why not. APA format, 250-300 words, references.