Psychoanalytic Approaches and Developmental Theories

Various psychological approaches and developmental theories influence the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner’s (PMHNP’s) practice, patient care, and patient outcomes. A variety of approaches have been tested and validated for specific conditions and behaviors. Also, depending on the psychosocial and physical influences, patients may respond...

Explain how you would use your understanding of each of the major theories of development

Recently, we learned about nature vs. nurture, development, and cultural influences on development. Initial Post Using your textbook, the course powerpoints, and other course material, answer the following prompt: Explain how you would use your understanding of each of the major theories of development (Piaget, Erikson, and Kholberg)...

What is gained by studying the history of psychology?

The history of any subject is of great importance in the process of analysis. What is gained by studying the history of psychology? Discuss why psychology can be described both as a science and as a non-science. Include in your answer the characteristics of science that some...

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

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...

Examine the ethics surrounding practice evaluation

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...

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

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...

SOCIAL CHANGE AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

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,...

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

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...

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mindfulness Interventions

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...

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

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...