Entries by Liz

developing and implementing an adult support group

When developing and implementing an adult support group, the following important guidelines should be considered: how the group is organized, how the format of each group session is structured, and what the short-and long-term outcomes of the group are. Consider the following three adult support groups: an HIV/AIDS support group, grief group for elderly, and […]

Most significant things you learned about group counseling in this course

Write a 700-1,050-word personal reflection paper summarizing the following: Most significant things you learned about group counseling in this course Most significant things you learned about yourself as a potential group leader Specific skills and experiences that you believe you need to develop in order to be a competent group counselor, based on your current […]

Based on this scenario and the other resources, explain what would be the most important need that helping professionals should address with the veteran in the scenario and why.

Many needs of military personnel are evident at the time of their separation from military service. Other needs, however, such as the residual psychological and physical effects of war and combat, may not be obvious until many years after military personnel have returned to civilian life. In addition, the federal government has established services for […]

Is this an adequate measure of gender? What is the value of this scale? Can (and should) gender be measured as a dichotomous variable?

Assignment: write a 600 words response to share your views on the role of gender in our society. To begin this activity, measure your own gender via the Bem Sex Role Inventory (https://www.psytoolkit.org/survey-library/sex-role-bem.html). Reflect on the following questions: Is this an adequate measure of gender? What is the value of this scale? Can (and should) […]

Harnessing the Science of Persuasion article.

To prepare for this assignment, please read the Harnessing the Science of Persuasion article. Persuasion is oftentimes considered an art, but it is based on the psychological science of social influence. With knowledge of the key principles that undergird this process, you may become a savvier consumer. You may also find ways to implement these […]

instances of exaggeration of symptoms or diagnostic severity (so-called “diagnostic creep”) in order to retain or maximize benefits/coverage for the client?

Do you find instances of exaggeration of symptoms or diagnostic severity (so-called “diagnostic creep”) in order to retain or maximize benefits/coverage for the client? Explain your experiences. How successful have you been on addressing the goals on your activity plan? Explain the successes or barriers you have faced. Looking back at when you began your […]

professional planning portfolio that contains a Core section—completed by all students—and either an Employment section or a Graduate School section, depending upon your post-baccalaureate plans.

You will create a professional planning portfolio that contains a Core section—completed by all students—and either an Employment section or a Graduate School section, depending upon your post-baccalaureate plans. The final section of your portfolio will be a copy of your review paper, which has been corrected according to the feedback you received from your instructor. (ignore this) The […]

social behavior and the various normative and informational social influences you encounter in your everyday life, including the impact of groups on individual thoughts, feelings, and actions.

In this discussion, you will consider social behavior and the various normative and informational social influences you encounter in your everyday life, including the impact of groups on individual thoughts, feelings, and actions.Complete the following: Appraise your behavior for a period of 24 hours. Identify at least 10 behaviors in which you engage that are […]

Case Study: End of Life Decisions

Case Study: End of Life Decisions George is a successful attorney in his mid-fifties. He is also a legal scholar, holding a teaching post at the local university law school in Oregon. George is also actively involved in his teenage son’s basketball league, coaching regularly for their team. Recently, George has experienced muscle weakness and […]