Posted: February 17th, 2022

SOCW 6311 & 6070 Wk 2 Responses

**Every Response must be 1/2 web page in size with no less than 1 reference**

  
RESPONSE 1
Reply to 2 colleagues by doing all the following:
· Determine strengths of your colleagues’ analyses and areas through which the analyses could possibly be improved. Handle his or her analysis of the efficacy and applicability of the evidence-based apply, his or her identification of things that might Help or hinder the implementation of the evidence-based apply, and his or her answer for mitigating these components.
· Provide extra perception to your colleagues by both figuring out extra components that will Help or restrict implementation of the evidence-based apply or another answer for mitigating one of many limitations that your colleagues recognized.
Colleague 1: Jared
Publish an analysis of the evidence-based apply that you just chosen for Jake. Describe the apply and the proof supporting it. Clarify why you assume this intervention is suitable for Jake. 
Within the case video (Laureate Training, 2013c), the supervisor discusses the worth of assembly a consumer first earlier than choosing a therapy. I wholeheartedly agree with this. A few of the practices resembling meditation and yoga that the social employee prompt could possibly be offensive to the consumer (I bumped into this case throughout my first practicum). Additional, what works for one consumer effectively could not work effectively for an additional consumer, regardless of there being research that have been in a position to present a profit for research members. Certainly, a trademark of evidence-based apply is a mixture of analysis, scientific experience and consumer values (Wampold & Imel, 2015). For consumer values and scientific experience to be utilized, one should first meet the consumer and construct a trusting relationship the place pertinent issues concerning the consumer could be found. 
           As a result of there’s a ignorance within the case video concerning the consumer (Laureate Training, 2013), I’m prevented from having an excellent rationalization of why any intervention is suitable past that which the analysis states is an efficient intervention for veterans with post-traumatic stress dysfunction (PTSD). Thus, primarily based on this restricted quantity of data, I would choose In search of Security because the evidence-based apply for Jake. In search of Security is an intervention listed within the Nationwide Registry for Proof-Primarily based Practices and Applications for treating trauma, amongst different issues resembling substance abuse. Actually, its twin focus is among the hallmarks of the therapy as substance abuse typically accompanies trauma (Najavitas, 2003). 
           There are some important issues that have to be centered on when treating somebody with trauma. As an example, it is very important normalize one’s expertise of PTSD signs (DeCarvalho & Whealin, 2012). In search of Security begins with psychoeducation to normalize ones expertise and educate one on what is occurring or why they’re experiencing the issues they’re experiencing (Najavitas, 2003). Whereas it’s true that we have no idea if Jake has a drug difficulty, In search of Security with its concentrate on treating substance use, it could both deal with Jakes substance difficulty, or it could present him the instruments to remain drug-free. With PTSD, there are lots of signs resembling an inclination to isolate (American Psychiatric Affiliation, 2013). In search of Security particularly works on treating PTSD signs and would Help Jake with managing nervousness, difficulties with the interpersonal (Najavitis, 2003) and different components that may have an effect on functioning in life (Najavitis, n.d.). Certainly, whereas In search of Security does Help these with PTSD, it does so by specializing in options and constructing social helps as a substitute of diving into the trauma narrative (Desai, Harpaz-Rotem, Najavitas, & Rosenheck, 2008). Lastly, In search of Security has been particularly studied within the veteran inhabitants which will increase the validity of this technique with one other veteran (Najavitas & Hien, 2013; Lenz, Henesy, & Callender, 2016). Thus, primarily based on what little is learn about Jake from the case video, In search of Security seems to be a protected alternative of an intervention to deal with Jake.
Then present a proof for the supervisor concerning points associated to implementation. 
There shouldn’t be an points associated to implementation. In search of Security could be administered on a one to at least one or group foundation (The California Proof-Primarily based Clearinghouse for Baby Welfare, 2018). In fact, there are lots of unknowns about Jake. Thus, points may come up as soon as extra info is thought about Jake.
Determine two components that you just consider are crucial for profitable implementation of the evidence-based apply and clarify why. Then, determine two components that you just consider could hinder implementation and clarify the way you may mitigate these components. 
In search of Security is a simple intervention to implement. Throughout my first 500 hour practicum, I led a In search of Security group. Nevertheless, at first, I had no guide and was pressured to make use of that which I may discover without cost till the company ordered me the guide. I used to be allowed nice liberty with what was taught till I acquired the guide. Nevertheless, I’d recommend that having a guide is extraordinarily useful to efficiently implementing the apply. In spite of everything, the analysis was achieved on members who sat beneath the therapy that was led by the guide. Thus, whereas some profit would happen by overlaying the matters of this system, it seemingly can be hindered by not overlaying the fabric appropriately. One other issue that might have an effect on implementation is the setting of the implementation. In search of security undoubtedly could possibly be applied on a one to at least one foundation. Nevertheless, I really feel that it may be applied higher in a gaggle. This provides profit to features of the intervention the place dialogue of the shoppers are prompted. 
References
American Psychiatric Affiliation. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical guide of psychological problems: DSM-5 (fifth ed.). Arlington, VA: Creator.
The California Proof-Primarily based Clearinghouse for Baby Welfare. (2018). In search of Security for adults. Retrieved from http://www.cebc4cw.org/program/seeking-safety-for-adults/
DeCarvalho, L. T., & Whealin, J. M. (2012). Therapeutic stress in navy households: Eight steps to wellness. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley et Sons.
Lenz, A. S., Henesy, R., & Callender, Okay. (2016). Effectiveness of in search of security for co-occurring posttraumatic stress dysfunction and substance use. Journal of Counseling & Improvement, 94(1), 51-61. doi:10.1002/jcad.12061
Najavitis, L. M. (n.d.). Implementing In search of Security remedy for PTSD and substance abuse:. Illinois Division of Human Companies’ Workplace of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. Retrieved from http://www.bhrm.org/media/pdf/pointers/PTSD.pdf
Najavitis, L. M. (2003). In search of security: A therapy guide for PTSD and substance abuse. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
Najavitis, L. M., & Hien, D. (2013). Serving to weak populations: A complete evaluate of the therapy final result literature on substance use dysfunction and PTSD. Journal of Medical Psychology, 69(5), 433-479. doi:10.1002/jclp.21980
Wampold, B. E., & Imel, Z. E. (2015). The good psychotherapy debate: The proof for what makes psychotherapy work. Retrieved from https://books.google.com
Colleague 2: Kamran
Jake is a 31-year-old married veteran, he skilled and witnessed a traumatic occasion on a deployment to Iraq one yr in the past. Jake is at the moment taking the medicine Paxil for his Publish Traumatic Stress Dysfunction (PTSD) signs. He has problem sleeping, coronary heart palpitations, and moodiness. He’s consuming alcohol closely to keep away from coping with his emotions which is negatively affecting his marriage, kids, and employment (Plummer, Makris & Brockson, 2014). 
          The evidenced-based intervention that I chosen for Jake that I consider can be efficient for him was Cognitive Processing Remedy (CPT), This apply will concentrate on the consumer’s avoidance of painful reminiscences or reminders that stops an precise processing of the previous traumatic reminiscence. He could also be harboring false beliefs concerning the causes and outcomes of the trauma that are creating sturdy adverse feelings. CPT for PTSD is primarily a cognitive remedy.  The remedy will first concentrate on distorted beliefs concerning the trauma he skilled resembling denial and self-blame. Then all through this course of, shoppers are taught to problem their beliefs and assumptions via Socratic questioning and using day by day worksheets. As soon as dysfunctional beliefs are deconstructed, extra balanced self-statements are generated and practiced. It could Help him to write down detailed accounts of probably the most traumatic incidents throughout his deployment. The purpose in CPT is that shoppers study to make sense of their trauma and incorporate this understanding into their beliefs about themselves, others, and the world in a balanced method. Therapy could be delivered in particular person or group format performed by social staff, psychologists, psychiatrists, and different psychological well being therapists licensed to supply psychotherapy.  (SAMHSA, n.d). 
          An evidence I’d give to the supervisor concerning the implementation of CPT is that I’d educate my supervisor that this therapy isn’t new or experimental and has roots relationship again to the 1980’s. and has been confirmed efficient by evidence-based analysis. The opposite issue to notice concerning the intervention is that first implementation can be easy and easy as a result of the intervention could possibly be achieved by the social employee with out having to pay for copyright use or studying particular expertise. Therapy consists of usually 12 periods (vary 10-15) performed a couple of times weekly for 60 minutes every (90 minutes in a gaggle setting (SAMHSA, n.d). I’d additionally point out a supporting research utilizing CPT for PTSD was performed utilizing treatment-seeking veterans with military-related PTSD from Australia who was randomly allotted to obtain 12 twice-weekly 60-minute periods of CPT individually and in a gaggle setting, demonstrated vital enchancment scores from baseline to posttreatment (Forbes et al., 2012), (Laureate Training, 2013c).
          The 2 components that I consider could hinder implementation of CBT within the Jake Levy case is his cooperation and ensuring that he attends each the person and group elements of the intervention. I’d attempt to stress the significance of whole compliance with this system for it to be efficient. Together with that, I’d have to concentrate on the adversarial results associated to CPT which can embody delicate to average will increase in PTSD signs, nervousness, melancholy, and misery when the consumer begins to concentrate on his trauma. Primarily based on analysis findings, on common, shoppers don’t report a worsening of signs after beginning CPT, and any worsening that does happen is mostly short-lived (SAMHSA, n.d).
References
Forbes, D., Lloyd, D., Nixon, R. D. V., Elliot, P., Varker, T., Perry, D., Bryant, R. A., & Creamer, M. (2012). A multisite randomized managed effectiveness trial of cognitive processing remedy for the military-related posttraumatic stress dysfunction. Journal of Nervousness Issues, 26, 442–452.
Laureate Training (Producer). (2013c). Levy household episode 2 [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Plummer S.B,  Makris S.., & Brockson S.M. (2014) Periods: Case Histories. “The Levy Household”. Laureate Worldwide Universities Publishing, Inc.
Substance Abuse and Psychological Well being Companies Administration (n.d.) NREPP: SAMHSA’s registry of evidence-based practices and packages. Retrieved June 5, 2018, from https://www.nrepp.samhsa.gov
 
 
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RESPONSE 2
Reply  to 2 colleagues in one of many following methods:
· Evaluate the best problem your colleague has recognized to the one you posted.
· Clarify whether or not you assume your colleague’s technique for addressing the scenario is prone to be efficient and why.
Colleague 1: Angela
Assessment of the supervisor’s function within the Phoenix Home  
The supervisor has the function of supervising 4 full-time social staff and two social work interns from an area college. The supervisor’s function is extra of a management function vs a administration function. She is charged with guaranteeing workers are performing to targets of this system. She can also be charged with coaching and mentoring personnel as she has oversight of two interns. Lauffer explains, management focuses on the person traits of these folks recognized as leaders whereas administration focuses on contexts, together with the design of labor programs and the organizational preparations within the office. (Lauffer, 2011, pg. 245).
Management expertise which may Help the supervisor resolve the problem. 
The problem is a baby, Daniel has been positioned in this system by his mom. The mom leans Daniel had no information of how medicine obtained into his again pack, however the mom desires to show a lesson of penalties. It has been purchased to the mom consideration the aim of this system, however the mom insist Daniel stay in this system. The moms insistence is no matter workers recommendation this system is probably not an excellent match for this system which might trigger him extra hurt than good. 
Northouse explains, expert leaders are competent individuals who know the means and strategies for finishing up their tasks (Northouse, 2018, pg. 5). Expertise that will Help the supervisor with this difficulty are administrative expertise, interpersonal expertise and conceptual expertise. With administrative expertise the supervisor can provide technical competence by offering the mom with competent information and statics of the consequences on kids when positioned in packages that aren’t an excellent match for them. With good interpersonal expertise Help Daniel with speaking to his mom what actually occurred in school with the marijuana, as well as the flexibility to speak with the mom. Conceptual expertise help with downside fixing whereas understanding the dad and mom fears, help with an alternate plan to Help Daniel and fulfill the mom.
Most difficult facet of this case 
The difficult facet of this case is telling a father or mother about elevating their youngster and this motion could trigger hurt when the father or mother feels they’re doing what is true. The father or mother on this scenario desires to show the kid a lesson, though he has achieved nothing fallacious. 
If I have been the supervisor on this case 
On this scenario administrative expertise, interpersonal expertise and conceptual expertise are crucial to get the father or mother to listen to you with placing them in protection mode. Most dad and mom assume they’re doing what’s finest for his or her youngster. Interpersonal expertise present the flexibility to speak from a stage inside your self which is inviting and understanding. Because the cliché goes, “it’s not what you say it’s the way you say it”. I’d Help the mom perceive, sure there are penalties for our actions, however do we wish Daniel to study there are penalties even if you’re not fallacious. I’d ask her to permit the message to suit punishment. On this case Daniel is receiving punishment for one thing he adamant that he didn’t do. The long-term results of inserting Daniel on this program is probably not what was desired.
References:
Lauffer, A. (2011). Understanding Your Social Company, third Version. [MBS Direct]. Retrieved from https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781452239460/
Northouse, P. G. (2018). Introduction to Management: Ideas and Observe, 4th Version. [MBS Direct]. Retrieved from https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781506378350/
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014b). Social work case research: Focus yr. Baltimore, MD: Laureate Worldwide Universities Publishing [Vital Source e-reader]. “Social Work Supervision, Management, and Administration: The Phoenix Home” (pp. 82–84)
Colleague 2: Sandra
An Assessment of the supervisor’s function within the Phoenix Home case research and determine management expertise which may Help the supervisor resolve the problem. 
This can be a very touching story Daniel has been positioned in a program that seems to do extra hurt than good. His mom Lisa doesn’t perceive that to be able to be in a program like Phoenix Home the coed have to be on the purpose of throwing out or on long-term suspension from their college, normally because of disciplinary points. An excellent supervisor should have the ability to lead in addition to listened to those she supervises to be able to get an in-depth of any points that will come up with the scholars. 
Because the supervisor, I consider she should have good management talent and administration as effectively. In her management function, she will lead in addition to study from her followers (Northouse, 2013). She did the suitable factor by respecting her followers (Social staff and interns).  Management includes of consideration to mutual targets. Leaders direct their energies towards people who’re making an attempt to realize one thing collectively (Northouse, 2013). 
On this case, the supervisor and her followers are working collectively to make modifications for Daniel and to get his mom to know that his placement at Phoenix Home isn’t an excellent match for him. Rost, 1991, believes that it additionally will increase the likelihood that leaders and followers wiJI work collectively towards a standard good. When consideration is given to frequent targets this provides management an moral implication as a result of it stresses the necessity for leaders to work with followers to realize explicit targets.
Determine which facet of this case can be most difficult for you should you have been the supervisor. 
The a part of this case that may be tougher for me is to get Daniel’s mom to know why this system goes to do extra hurt to  Daniel than good as a result of it seems she actually believes that the place he belongs. At any time when a person is so sturdy of their perception it’s more durable to carry one thing throughout to them. The toughest half is that his mom (Lisa), doesn’t perceive the character of this system.  
Lastly, clarify how you’d use management expertise to proceed should you have been the supervisor.
I’d use management and energy to affect Lisa. Individuals have energy after they have the flexibility to have an effect on others’ beliefs, attitudes, and programs of motion (Northouse, 2013). By doing this, I’d be utilizing the useful resource of energy to impact change in others. Because the supervisor, I consider that I possess the 2 energy that the majority group have which is place energy and private energy. My private energy is the flexibility I’ve to make an affect on folks. Place energy is the function that I’ve within the firm as a supervisor combining these two I’m sure to make an affect on Lisa. 
References
Northouse, P., G., (2013), Management. Principle and Observe (sixth. Ed). Los Angeles. Sage Publications
Chapter 1 “Introduction” (PP. 1 -17)
Northouse, P. G. (2018). Introduction to management: Ideas and apply (4th Ed.). Washington, DC: Sage.
o  Chapter 1, “Understanding Management” (pp. 1–18)
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014b). Social work case research: Focus yr. Baltimore, MD: Laureate Worldwide Universities Publishing [Vital Source e-reader].
“Social Work Supervision, Management, and Administration: The Phoenix Home” (pp. 82–84)

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