Case II: Linda

Linda is a 46 year old female who has been referred to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by her employer due to performance problems.  Linda works as a nurse in an assisted living facility for aging adults, and has been consistently late to work, or absent on two or more days per week for the past month.  During her interview with the social worker at the EAP, she states that her absenteeism is due to problems she is having at home. She states she has been married to Steve, also 46, for 25 years, and they three daughters together, ages 23, 20, and 16.  She claims that Steve is physically and emotionally abusive towards her, due to the stress of his job, his drinking, and their recent financial problems.  Linda states that living with Steve has caused her to feel anxious and worried all the time.  She has considered leaving, but states she does not have enough money, and has nowhere to go. She stated that she also suspects Steve is having an affair, which is causing her to be so upset she is having daily headaches and vomiting. 

Grading Rubric

Assignment #2: Assessment Planning (20% of overall grade)

  

Meets   Criteria listed below:

 

Provide   a brief description of the case

 

Describe the   dimensions to be included in a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual   assessment and provide a rationale   for each dimension 

 

Develop/provide   a pertinent list of questions to   ask for each dimension included in   the assessment process, and include   the client’s responses (may need to create info that wasn’t provided in the case)

 

Determine   who should be included in the   assessment process and provide a detailed   justification of the purpose for choosing each person/organization 

 

Develop/provide   a pertinent list of questions to ask each   person/organization included in the assessment process, and include their responses (may need to   create info that wasn’t provided in the case)

 

Based on the information collected in the   bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment, identify   the problem/diagnosis and describe practice perspectives and common factors that   you would use with the client to facilitate the development of treatment   goals.  Include the rationale for your selected practices.   (ie- strengths, resiliency, stages of change, relationship centered, etc.)   (DO NOT PROVIDE TX GOALS OR PLAN)

 

Paper  is in APA format and approximately 8 pages

 

Paper   was received before on due date

  

Ashford 3: – Week 2 – Assignment

 

Using MS Word: What Does the Library Have to Offer?

Write a one- to two-page essay that describes the benefits of using the Ashford University Library. Your paper should: Explain the differences between scholarly resources and      popular resources. Describe the key things to remember when searching for      sources within the Ashford University Library (e.g., databases, [email protected]      search tool). Detail how you will be most effective and efficient in      finding resources that fit your research needs.

Please watch the required video tutorial Quick ‘n’ Dirty by clicking on the video below. Runtime: 4:15 min.
 

Click here for the Quick ‘n’ Dirty Transcript.
 

Format your paper according to APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Your paper should demonstrate your ability to use the functions within MS Word to create a document with the following elements:

a. A title page (see below for specific information to include on this page)  Page      numbers located in the top, right corner of the page (header page number      function)  Paragraphs      that are double spaced with the first line indented by .5 inch (line      spacing function)  Page      margins set to one inch on all four sides (margins function)  Spelling      and grammar check (spelling & grammar function)

The Paper: Must be one to two pages in length (excluding title      page and reference page) and formatted according to APA style as outlined      in the Ashford Writing Center. Your paper should include at least two      sources from the Ashford University Library. Focus on including scholarly      sources. Must include a title page with the following:

a. Title of paper 

b. Student’s name 

c. Course name and number 

d. Instructor’s name 

e. Date submitted 

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Statements such as “This paper is about…” or “I am going to tell you…” are not acceptable in college-level writing. 

Must address the topic of this paper with critical thought. 

Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 

The Ashford Writing Center (AWC) has two kinds of tutoring available to you. Live Chat – If you have writing-related questions about      a topic before you draft a discussion, post or submit a written      assignment, you will now be able to chat live with a tutor for up to 20      minutes. Live Chat will be available Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m.      to 11:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PST).  Email Paper Review – If you have a draft, partial      draft, or are just having trouble getting started, you can complete a      submission form and email your paper to the AWC for review. Writing tutors will do their best to return your paper       with their comments within 48 hours, not including Saturdays and Sundays.       Please plan accordingly if you would like to receive feedback before an       assignment due date.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

  

Ashford 6: – Week 5 – Discussion 1

 

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses.
 

     

Unity   and Discord

 Discuss all of the following questions using several different examples from the text, or video, and original analysis of your own. In what ways was Europe united in the last decade of      the 20th century?  What were the political implications of European       unity? What were the social implications of European unity? What were the economic implications of European unity? In what ways was Europe divided in the last decade of      the 20th century?  How did the Cold War contribute to these divisions? What role did nationalism and genocide play in Europe      during the last decade of the 20th century? Did the collapse of communism have a positive or      negative impact on Europe in the last decade of the 2oth century?       Why?

 Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.

  

Ashford 6: – Week 5 – Discussion 2

 

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

     

Performance   in Drama and Poetry

All literature involves some kind of performance which is intended for an audience. Sometimes, however, the performative quality of a work (i.e., the fact that it is being presented to an audience) is more obvious than at others. Drama and poetry, for example, tend to emphasize overt performance more than do short stories, which more often are read silently and in solitude.
 

How is the more direct performative aspect of drama and/or poetry reflected in these forms? (Consider for example, each genre’s uses of literary structure, language, technique, and style.) How do these literary elements affect your reading experience?
 

In your post, identify key qualities of drama and poetry which emphasize their performative qualities. Discuss how these characteristics shape your reading response. Support your views with at least one example of a dramatic text and one example of a poem.
 

Initial posts must be 200 to 300 words in length and posted by Day 3. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. In your response, indicate what you have learned from your classmates’ answers and share how their responses have improved your understanding of literature, literary devices, and textual analysis. Be specific in your responses. Response posts must be 125 to 200 words in length and posted by Day 7.

There are a lot of different kinds of social groups in the United States such as clubs, fraternities, gangs, counterculture groups, and online communities. Identify a social group that you are part of, and then discuss which of the social control mechanisms (mentioned in Section 8.4 of the textbook) are applied in your group. Why do you think these forms of social control are effective? 

 

I’m In A Running Club

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

 

Crapo, R. H . (2013 ). Cultural anthropology. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education.