Music appreciation

1))))))Comparative study – One-two page paper 

You have studied The Middle Ages, The Renaissance Period, and The Baroque Period.

1. Write a comparative study paper on the three stylistic periods.

In your paper respond to the following questions and/or statements:

1. Discuss the characteristics of all three periods.

2. Compare and discuss the differences in the way vocal music was a song in all three periods. Include your understanding of the varied styles of choral music.

4. Are there any similarities within the three periods vocally.

5. Highlight instrumental music in all three periods.

6. How was music used in the church in all three periods?

2)))))))) Narrative Overview of all Four stylistic Periods: The Middle Ages, The Renaissance, The Baroque Period, and The Classical Period

1. Write up a narrative overview of music characteristics of all four stylistic periods based upon your understanding of music through the different time periods.  You are not to research the topics because you should have a clear understanding about each period.

2. Write up all the styles of music that you have discovered in this class as well as noting all the composers that you have become familiar with.  Do not use any notes.  Just try to think of your experience and music matters that you have learned during this class in regards to styles of music and composers.

Write The Four Constraints That Are Described In The Scenario Given In The Attached

“Insider Trading.” Please respond to the following: Research a company and provide an example or article wherein the company or members thereof have been accused of insider trading.

 

Based on the example/article, propose three ways to prevent insider trading.

 

If the case you gave has an outcome, what was it? If not, what should it have been?

 

 

Do you agree with the outcome of the case based on the reading? Why or why not? If the case has not been decided, what laws would the prosecution use and what defenses are available?

 

 

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Discussion

“Insider Trading.” Please respond to the following: Research a company and provide an example or article wherein the company or members thereof have been accused of insider trading.

 

Based on the example/article, propose three ways to prevent insider trading.

 

If the case you gave has an outcome, what was it? If not, what should it have been?

 

 

Do you agree with the outcome of the case based on the reading? Why or why not? If the case has not been decided, what laws would the prosecution use and what defenses are available?

 

 

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Proffesional boundaries

Professional Boundaries
Boundaries are critical in the legal and ethical practice of human service professionals. Before answering the questions, be sure you have read the chapters and watched the videos from the readings in this unit.
Please respond to the following:
Why do you think professional boundaries are important in the client–professional relationship? How do they impact the professional interview?
Which professional boundaries do you think will be easy to maintain? Which ones do you think you might have more difficulty with? Why?
Discuss your thoughts on the professional boundary of self-disclosure. When can it be helpful? When might it be harmful?

Statistics

  1. Looking at the descriptives (first information), do you see differences in the mean alcohol contents for the three levels of quality? Explain.
  2. Looking at the Test for Homogeneity of Variances (Levene Statistic), is it reasonable to proceed with the ANOVA? Is the assumption met, or violated? How do you know?
  3. Looking at the results of the ANOVA, is there a significant difference in the mean alcohol content for beers in the three quality groups? How do you know? Write the results in the following format: F(df value) = ___, p value = ______.
  4. The pairwise post hoc tests indicate which quality groups’ means are statistically significantly different for the others. Using the results of the Tukey HSD post hoc test, what two quality rating groups had significantly different mean alcohol by volume levels? How do you know?

Clinical supervision

I NEED A RESPONSE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT

2 REFERENCES

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a practical therapeutic approach to psychotherapy. According to Eidelmen et al. (2019), CBT effectively treats 50-60 % of individuals with depression and anxiety, sustainably decreasing their symptoms by targeted therapeutic approaches. CBT is a form of psychotherapy that provides clients with the insight that thoughts, feelings, and behavior are connected and teaches clients how to change negative cognition that leads to psychopathology(Tovote et al., 2017).

Contrasting CBT

Spillane-Grieco (2000) noted that in contrasting CBT with families to CBT with individuals, CBT with families focuses on cognition, beliefs, perception, behavior, and current interaction between family members, which overlap and affect how the family functions. On the other, In CBT with individuals, the therapist works with the client to set and achieve specific goals and explore how the client’s behavior, thoughts, and feelings contribute to the difficulties the client is currently facing.

An example from my practicum experience is a couple presenting for psychotherapy due to marital challenges because of the husband’s mother’s strong involvement in the marriage, which displease the wife and causes strife. This family’s treatment goal was to help the couple describe a healthy and positive relationship in their family systems and rebuild essential family relationships.

Stigma

Stigma is a challenge mental health counselor can encounter in CBT with families. According to Halder and Mahato (2019), although awareness of mental health continues to increase, some families remain in denial of the mental health illness of their family members and can blame their ward, not giving them the attention needed and not developing real insight concerning the challenges their ward faces. For instance, in this week’s video resource, some female group members talked about stigma, feeling blame, and being blamed by others even though they were dealing with very severe traumatic experiences. In conclusion, CBT is a useful tool for both families and individuals; however, healthcare providers must recognize the difference and its impact when treating families or individuals.

References

Eidelman, P., Jensen, A., & Rappaport, L. M. (2019). Social support, negative social exchange, and response to case formulation-based cognitive behavior therapy. Cognitive Behavior Therapy, 48(2), 146–161. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1080/16506073.2018.1490809

Halder, S., & Mahato, A. (2019). Cognitive behavior therapy for children and adolescents: Challenges and gaps in practice. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 41(3), 279–283. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.4103/IJPSYM.IJPSYM_470_18

Hauksson, P., Ingibergsdóttir, S., Gunnarsdóttir, T., & Jónsdóttir, I. H. (2017). Effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy for treatment-resistant depression with psychiatric comorbidity: comparison of individual versus group CBT in an interdisciplinary rehabilitation setting. Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, 71(6), 465–472. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1080/08039488.2017.1331263

Shryane, N., Drake, R., Morrison, A., & Palmier-Claus, J. (2020). Is cognitive-behavioral therapy effective for individuals experiencing thought disorder? Psychiatry Research, 285. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2020.112806

Spillane-Grieco, E. (2000). Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy with a Family in High-Conflict Divorce: A Case Study. Clinical Social Work Journal, 28(1), 105–119.

Tovote, K., Schroevers, M., Snippe, E., Emmelkamp, P., Links, T., Sanderman, R., & Fleer, J. (2017). What works best for whom? Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for depressive symptoms in patients with diabetes. PLoS ONE, 12(6), 1–16. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0179941

Homework

Choose a Research Topic

Instructions

This week, you will focus on a topic of your choice and include a problem statement, theory or

conceptual framework, and the annotated bibliography from your previous work. This is a draft

to get feedback from your professor to complete the Signature Assignment.

The problem statement is between 250-300 words. It describes the gap in the literature or the

problem found in the research. It is something that has not been solved. A problem statement is

used to describe what the researcher intends to solve. This also includes what is known about the

problem or what should be known about the problem. Identify who is impacted if the problem is

not solved. Refer back to week 5, if needed to parallel the outline of the problem statement.

Include at least one citation from your literature that supports the evidence of a problem.

The purpose statement is written to align with the problem statement. Also, in this section, you

will identify the type of study such as qualitative or quantitative methodology. (Since you have

not yet studied the methodology, it is in another research block course, you may use your best

idea here.) Include a sentence of who the population and number of participants may be for this

study. Finally, in one or two paragraphs, describe how you will maintain the confidentiality of

the participants.

Assignment Instructions:

Include the following items in your draft:

1. Write a problem statement with no more than 250 words. 2. Write a purpose statement using the directions below. 3. Include two or three paragraphs about a theory or conceptual framework. 4. Add you annotated bibliography from previous work.

From the dissertation template, use the following points to write a purpose statement: Begin with

a succinct purpose statement that identifies the study method, design, and overarching goal: “The

purpose of this [identify research methodology] [identify research design] study is to [identify

the goal of the dissertation that directly reflects and encompasses the research questions that will

follow].”

• Indicate how the study is a logical, explicit research response to the stated problem and the research questions that will follow.

• Continue with a brief and clear step-by-step overview of how the study will be (proposal) or was (manuscript) conducted.

• Identify the variables/constructs, materials/instrumentation, and analysis. • Identify the target population and sample size that will be needed (proposal) or was obtained

(manuscript).

Length: 10-12 pages

 

 

References: Include a minimum of seven (7) scholarly resources.

Your presentation should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts

presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your

response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards

Final Project

Final Project: Scholar Practitioner Project

For your SPP, you prepare a case study of Marge, the client presented in the media pieces throughout the course.

  • Your case study consists of two sections: A narrative case study section and an addiction treatment      plan section.
  • The narrative case study section is written using the required APA style. You use the “Instructions for Scholar Practitioner Project (SPP) Case Study” as a guide for the narrative section of your case study and include at a minimum the 18 elements presented in this document.
  • Your addiction treatment plan section follows the “SPP Treatment Plan Template” introduced in your Assignment for Week 5.

See the “Instructions for Scholar Practitioner Project (SPP) Case Study” and “SPP Treatment Plan Template” documents located in the resources this week for complete information on the Project.

For this assignment, you will use that attached document as your starting point.

Week 11: Trends in Addiction Treatment

Social perceptions might have changed attitudes towards addiction. The redefining of addiction encompasses more than just drugs and alcohol. As new understandings of treatment and prevention of addiction evolve, this leads to new trends in the profession.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

· Analyze the impact of trends on addiction treatment

· Create addiction treatment plans for case studies

 

Learning Resources

Required Readings

 

Document: Instructions for Scholar Practitioner Project (SPP) Case Study (PDF)

Use this document to complete the Scholar Practitioner Project.

 

Document: SPP Treatment Plan Template (Word document)

Use this document to complete the Scholar Practitioner Project.

 

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2012e). Final counseling session. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu.

 

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 3 minutes.

 

Accessible player

 

 

To participate in this Discussion:

Week 11 Discussion

 

 

Final Project: Scholar Practitioner Project

For your SPP, you prepare a case study of Marge, the client presented in the media pieces throughout the course.

· Your case study consists of two sections: A narrative case study section and an addiction treatment plan section.

· The narrative case study section is written using the required APA style. You use the “Instructions for Scholar Practitioner Project (SPP) Case Study” as a guide for the narrative section of your case study and include at a minimum the 18 elements presented in this document.

· Your addiction treatment plan section follows the “SPP Treatment Plan Template” introduced in your Assignment for Week 5.

See the “Instructions for Scholar Practitioner Project (SPP) Case Study” and “SPP Treatment Plan Template” documents located in the resources this week for complete information on the Project.

Running head: SCHOLAR PRACTITIONER PROJECT 1

 

PROJECT 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scholar Practitioner Project

Brookes Davis

Walden University

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Narrative Case Study

Identifying Information

The client in this case is Marge C. Marge is a forty-one-year-old, Caucasian female. Marge is married to Ken. Marge and Ken are parents of three children, ages sixteen, twelve, and ten. Marge has a background in education and has previously been employed as a teacher (Laureate Education, 2014a).

Presenting Problem

Marge was brought into the residential treatment program by her husband, Ken. Prior to their arrival, Marge’s family and friends held an intervention in the home. Marge’s family and friends are concerned about Marge’s alcohol use. Marge’s physical appearance is described as disheveled. Her eyes are red, and she appears to have been crying. Marge is without makeup and her face shows a black eye and other facial abrasions. Marge is possibly experiencing alcohol withdrawal, as evidenced by her unsuccessful attempts to control the visibility of her trembling. Upon entering the facility, it became clear that Marge does not want to be here. Marge is defensive and blames her husband for bringing her into the treatment facility. Marge’s body language also shows resistance, as she avoids eye contact with therapist and sits with her arms closed (Laureate Education, 2014a).

Assessment

The clinical interview is a critical portion of the screening process. The screening process seeks to detect unhealth use and should lead to further assessment if the findings indicate a risk for substance misuse or abuse (Doweiko, 2019). Self-reports from the client and her husband at intake can explore the family’s purpose for visiting the facility and provide another perspective on Marge’s substance use. Use of brief verbal screening aids such as the TWEAK questionnaire may be useful with Marge. The TWEAK questionnaire is brief and may be more effective considering Marge is not happy to be at the treatment facility. The questionnaire can also provide insight into the intensity of Marge’s alcohol use, which can further inform assessment efforts (Laureate Education, 2014a; Doweiko, 2019). Marge also verbalizes “constant depression.” Administering Beck’s Depression Inventory will help to identify if the client is at risk of depression. Ongoing assessment consists of standardized tools such as the Drug Use Screening Inventory- Revised (DUSI-R) to explore domains of drug/substance use, psychiatric and behavioral concerns, adjustment concerns in school and work, impact on health and relationship with peers, social competencies, and leisure. Exploring these domains align with recommendations from Frances’ on elements of better assessments (Laureate Education, 2014a; Doweiko, 2019). Finally, the initial week of treatment will introduce use of the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM to fully explore the client’s mental health symptoms and lead to diagnosis. The clinician can also gather information from interviews with families and blood screenings to assess for comorbidity (Laureate Education, 2014a; Doweiko, 2019).

Addiction History

According to Marge’s self-reports, Marge’s use of alcohol began at least sixteen years ago. She reported initially having a glass of wine after work several days out of the week and progressed to having a drink daily, which eventually turned into drinking every morning to get her day started and “feel normal.” Marge reported hiding her drinking from her family, friends, and co-workers and admits to becoming “horribly ill” if she doesn’t have alcohol. Marge also reports hallucinations and recalls seeing the same symptoms in her father and uncle (Laureate Education, 2014a). Marge’s use of alcohol led to termination from employment, a DUI, and drastically impairs her roles of wife, mother, friend, and sister. Marge has attempted to stop drinking on her own and has abstained from alcohol for “a month or two”, citing participation in AA and visits to a counselor in the community. In the initial contact, Marge admits that she has a problem drinking but believes she has been unsuccessful in stopping use of alcohol because she hasn’t exerted maximum efforts. Eventually Marge expresses willingness to undergo treatment as a means of restoring her usefulness to her family (Laureate Education, 2014a).

Co-Occurring Disorders

Marge reports being depressed since a teenager, expressing that she could not recall a happy moment in her childhood. Marge reported constantly feeling stressed, angry, and depressed. Marge reported daily symptoms of depression that impact her functioning and trigger use of alcohol (Laureate Education, 2014b).

Medical History

Marge reports a prior history of diabetes and expressed her health has been complicated by her use of alcohol. Marge admits she has “totally ignored her health.” (Laureate Education, 2014b).

Educational/Vocational History

Marge appears to be well-educated. Marge has previously been employed as a teacher. However, Marge was terminated after her superiors smelled alcohol on her. She admits to drinking daily before work. As a result of the termination, Marge has no income and her husband has adapted to working two jobs to support the family (Laureate Education, 2014a; Laureate Education, 2014b).

Legal History

Marge is currently facing charges for Driving Under the Influence after a one-car, alcohol-related accident a few days ago. Based on reports from Marge, this is her first legal infraction. Marge is not optimistic about having to address this incident when she returns home from treatment (Laureate Education, 2014a).

Social/Cultural Status

Socioeconomic status can be determined by considering the individual’s education attainment, occupation, and income levels. Higher educational attainment often influences occupation and income levels, increasing comfort and status in life (Holosko, Dulmus & Sowers, 2013). Marge’s employment as a teacher suggests she has at least a bachelor’s level education. Little information is presented on Ken’s vocational training or education. However, it is documented that he works two jobs. Marge described the family’s finances as “a mess.” As a teacher, Marge may have a high level of respect in the community and share connections with others in the profession as well as within the community. American culture views alcohol use as an acceptable social activity but also encourages control of consumption. Before seeking help at the facility, Marge attempted to hide her drinking to appear in control. This is a direct reflection of the culture’s influence on Marge’s alcohol use. Moreover, advertisements glamourizing alcohol use are rampant today. These cultural factors may further influence Marge’s use of alcohol (Laureate Education, 2014b; Doweiko, 2019). Marge shares no information on any social or leisure activities outside of the mention of a few close friends.

 

 

Family/Relationship Status

Like any other system, the slightest change in the family environment can influence other members in the family (Doweiko, 2019). Marge and Ken have three children: twelve-year-old Roger, sixteen-year-old Carla, and ten-year-old Scotty. Ken reported their youngest Scotty may be less influenced by Marge’s alcoholism; however, Scotty’s attempts to bring laughter to the family may be an effort to reduce conflict in the home. Roger’s behaviors seem to concern both Marge and Ken. The only unified efforts to address Roger’s behavior or give him attention occur when he gets into trouble at school, confirming that Roger’s behaviors may be attention-seeking efforts. Marge and Ken’s sixteen-year-old daughter Carla appears to have assumed parenting roles in the absence of her parents. Carla makes good grades, is involved in sports, and is popular in school. (Laureate Producer, 2014c). Carla’s assumption of parenting responsibilities has reduced responsibility for both of her parents, further delaying addressing Marge’s alcoholism and contributing to ongoing substance use and development of codependent patterns of behaviors. Carla is at risk of self-esteem issues because there is a likelihood that she will determine her own value by the effectiveness of her attempts to maintain the family unit (Doweiko, 2019. Laureate Producer, 2012; Margasinski, 2017).

Models of Addiction

The Sociocultural Model of Addiction

The Sociocultural Model of addiction seeks to identify and likely intervene to address the systemic issues that might influence an individual to drink. This perspective asserts culture, environmental factors, and even elements of the individual’s family system can either contribute to the development of a substance use disorder or be useful in helping the individual to build a resistance against substance use disorders (Doweiko, 2019). The Sociocultural Model also focuses on the role of culture in development of addictions. The model recognizes that culture can encourage use of chemicals to alter an individual’s perception of reality and factors such as the drug of choice, expectations for use and current state of mind, as well as the context of use can contribute to ongoing substance use (Doweiko, 2019). In short, the social perspective places more emphasis on the interactions within the environment of the individual struggling with addiction.

Strengths and Limitations of the Model

As with any model, there are specific strengths and limitations to use of the Sociocultural Model of Addiction. The model’s systemic approach to addiction empowers individuals dealing with addiction to accept responsibility for some of society’s norms and expectations for human behavior (Doweiko, 2019; Winters, 2012). The model’s focus on the influence of environmental factors is useful for identifying populations that may be considered at risk of developing substance use disorders and informs prevention efforts in the addiction field. Finally, the Sociocultural Model can help to increase cultural competency in clients by increasing their awareness of cultural norms, impacting their relationships and interactions with others across systems in their ecology (Doweiko, 2019; Winters, 2012). Rationale for Use

Marge’s reports to the clinician suggest a need for further assessment of the client’s use of substances. Marge reported that her father and uncle were alcoholics, and while many may believe this statement is evidence of a genetic influence, the statement also suggests that Marge’s use of alcohol may be a result of social learning (Laureate Education, 2014; Doweiko, 2019). Moreover, Marge’s expression of the escalation of her drinking from its’ socially acceptable use after work to drinking through the day to deal with negative factors such as caretaking and hopelessness suggests Marge’s alcohol use is largely influenced by sociocultural factors (Laureate Education, 2014: Doweiko, 2019). Use of the sociocultural model will help to increase positive or protective factors, counteracting factors contributing to substance use.

Model of Treatment

Family/Marital Therapies

Family/Marital therapy is a generic term that applies to an umbrella of approaches that focus on psychodynamics, structural and behavioral systems, and family systems. The family disease model is one of the most common forms of family therapy (Doweiko, 2019).  This treatment model recognizes the family as a system and asserts that impacting any part of the system can affect change in other parts. Family and marital therapies use family strengths to encourage abstinence and recovery. Family therapies also helps to reduce the impact of chemical dependency on the family unit by capitalizing on family strengths. In this respect, the individual suffering from addiction negatively impacts the entire family system (Doweiko, 2019). There may be unclear roles, ineffective communication, unbalanced hierarchies, and ongoing conflict in families of substance users and these factors can contribute to problematic use of chemicals. Therefore, family and marital therapies can involve the family while focusing on the individual with substance use disorder as the client, providing psychoeducation and other interventions to manage the family’s response the member’s substance use and plan for social supports through the recovery process (Doweiko, 2019; SAMHSA, 2004).

Strengths and Limitations

Family and Marital therapies presents specific strengths and limitations as it relates to treatment of addictions. For example, the model of treatment is strength-based and promotes self-efficacy by incorporating client/family/systemic strengths into plans for recovery (Doweiko, 2019; Freed, 2012). Including the family in therapy to address addiction can counteract barriers to engagement and continued delivery of services, improves family functioning, and increases effective use of natural supports which has been shown to reduce the likelihood of relapse (SAMHSA, 2004). On the other hand, because the approach includes the family unit, there is also a chance that additional problems may arise in the course of treatment. The family and marital model of addiction also requires the clinician to develop an alliance with the family, but there is a greater risk of triangulation and a need for attention to survival or basic needs over the course of services (Doweiko, 2019; SAMHSA, 2004).

Rationale for Use

Marge’s statements to the clinician are evidence of her value of the family system, and since she attributes her use to environmental factors mostly involving her husband and children, it is appropriate to implement family and marital therapies to address Marge’s substance use (Laureate Producer, 2014). Marge’s family may benefit from addressing the roles and expectations for Marge as a caregiver while identifying ways the family can be more supportive of Marge in her quest for recovery. Since Marge’s family prompted her visit to the clinician, including her family in therapy can maintain engagement and follow through and increase the likelihood of abstinence from alcohol use.

Models of Case Management

Minnesota Model of Substance Use Treatment

The Minnesota Model is commonly used in treatment of addiction. The model emphasizes in-depth and continuous assessment of all aspects of the client’s life. This model also utilizes a combination of therapeutic approaches to improve the client’s holistic health. Use of multidisciplinary teams offers a wide range of individualized goals for the client. The treatment team approach may be most effective for Marge considering there are persistent struggles with depression and negligence to her diabetes. Moreover, Marge’s family issues that contribute to substance use can be addressed using the model. This will ensure a greater chance of support through recovery and prepare Marge for relapse prevention. It is appropriate to note that the model is heavily influenced by the philosophies governing Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and participation in AA is mandated by treatment programs applying the Minnesota Model (Doweiko, 2019; Borkman, Kaskutas & Owen, 2007).

Strengths and Limitations of Minnesota Model

One obvious strength of the Minnesota Model is the use of multidisciplinary teams. Commonly referred to as treatment teams, treatment teams encourage focus on the needs of the client as a whole and allow for interprofessional collaboration in a timely manner. The model is also compatible with concurrent treatment efforts such as family therapy and medication management (Doweiko, 2019; Borkman et al., 2007). On the other hand, the model’s distinction in treatment lasting twenty-eight days limits the length of stay in residential programs. Lastly, the model’s reflection of AA philosophies could also be viewed as forcing individuals to embrace spirituality in recovery (Doweiko, 2019; Borkman et al., 2007).

The Role of Spirituality

While there are different understandings of spirituality, the modern concept of spirituality suggests a spiritual transformation that shapes the life, personal identity, self-knowledge, relationships and peace seeking activities of an individual, defining their purpose (Doweiko, 2019). Marge does not identify an affiliation to a religion. When asked to report on her faith, Marge stated, “No, I try so hard to believe, but I feel so sinful. No God would have anything to do with me” (Laureate Education, 2014b). Marge’s remarks suggest she attributes her perceived isolation from a higher power to her sin, or alcoholism. Nevertheless, spirituality can also refer to a heightened sense of self-awareness and usefulness, which would be beneficial for Marge. She has attended twelve-step programs before but have not attended consistently (Doweiko, 2019; Laureate Education, 2014b).

According to Doweiko, the likelihood of sustainable outcomes after participation in AA or twelve-step programs is closely related to the frequency of attendance, the individual’s level of participation, and adherence to the focus on “one day at a time” (2019). Other research shows that twelve-step programs have obtained longer abstinence and recovery for participants, even empowering individuals to address factors such as depression and physical illnesses that may contribute to substance use. Attending twelve-step programs outside of churches present a higher chance for anonymity and participation for the individual, especially in rural areas. Twelve-step programs outside of churches tend to be more action-oriented rather than focusing on reading and study of Biblical text (Dunnington, 2019; Worley, Tate & Brown, 2012). Given this information, a twelve-step program delivered in a setting outside of a church would best benefit Marge.

Course of Treatment

Use of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria will inform the continuum of care provided to Marge. At intake, Marge most closely fits the criteria for Level III Inpatient/Residential Treatment. Level 3.7, Medically Monitored Inpatient Programs are effective for patients with biomedical, behavioral, or other cognitive conditions that are best addressed through highly structured around-the-clock care. There is ongoing evaluation and observation and use of team meetings. Individuals at this level do not present needs severe enough for a recommendation at the highest level of care, which would be medically managed instead of monitored (Doweiko, 2019; Medicaid.Gov, 2017). As it relates to Marge, her possible depressive diagnosis, diabetes, current state of dysfunction within the family, and risks to her safety if she continues to drive suggest a need for a medically monitored inpatient program (Laureate Education, 2014b).

Ongoing assessment of biomedical needs as well as support systems and mental health symptoms will determine the appropriate level of care for referrals. Upon completion of residential treatment, the client’s biomedical and mental health needs will be stabilized, and the client is better able to manage these needs in the home setting. Marge will then be referred to a Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient Program where she can have access to medical and psychological support. She will also have access to services such as psychotherapy, family therapy, and recovery enhancement building activities over the course of twelve months. Finally, Marge will be stepped down to Level 1 services on an outpatient level to sustain skills and strategies gathered in higher levels of care (Doweiko, 2019; Laureate Education, 2014b; Medicaid.Gov, 2017).

 

 

Discharge Plan

Upon completion of the thirty-day residential treatment, Marge will still need services to maintain recovery and abstinence from alcohol use. Marge will be immediately referred to intensive outpatient programs such as Individual Outpatient Therapy/Medication Management and Family and Marital Therapy for twelve and six months, respectively. Marge will simultaneously participate in Alcoholics Anonymous to provide recovery support in the group setting and increase positive social interactions. Marge’s participation in Medication Management can help to ensure compliance with medication and evaluate the medicine’s effectiveness.

Reflection on Personal Mission Statement

In order to effectively assess and address substance use in clients, the social worker must be keenly aware of how their own personal experiences and values impact their views on addiction. The social worker needs to take such actions to ensure ethical practice and reduce risk of harm to clients (Doweiko, 2019). As a child of a recovering addict, my views on addiction may be unique. Witnessing my father’s journey to recovery and abstinence inspires hope for others suffering from similar conditions. Over the last eleven weeks, it has also become clear that my approach to those battling addiction might have initially limited their autonomy. While excessive use of chemical substances may impair thought and decision-making processes, there is still a strong need for person-centered care planning. This course has also reiterated a need for supervision and consultation to ensure ethical practice and collaborative-decision-making. My understanding of addictions, its causes, symptoms, and treatment has substantially increased and in turn, has increased my preparation for positively contributing to the field of addiction through social work.

Marge’s Treatment Plan

Long Range Outcome: Marge will achieve and maintain abstinence from alcohol and better manage symptoms associated with other diagnoses.
Identified Strengths: Marge demonstrates help-seeking behaviors, cares about her children, and has a family support system (husband, sister, best friend).
Identified Needs/Deficits: Marge admits alcohol dependency, is diabetic, show signs of a depressive disorder, and is facing legal trouble for driving under the influence.

 

Short Term Goal:
Marge will complete the inpatient treatment facility detoxification program.
Objectives:
1. Marge will refrain from use of alcohol for the next thirty days as required by the detoxification program.
Strategies:
a. Urinalysis and Blood Screenings will be administered daily

b. Ongoing contacts with substance abuse counselor will assess Marge’s motivation for change.

c. Team members will implement monitoring plans to ensure Marge does not have access to alcohol.

Expected Outcomes:
Marge will achieve thirty days without use of alcohol, as evidenced by urinalysis reports, self-reports from client, and reports from treatment teams.

 

 

Short Term Goal:
Marge will complete the inpatient treatment facility detoxification program.
Objectives:
2. Marge will actively participate in individual and family therapy sessions over the course of treatment to address substance use and other diagnoses.
Strategies:
a. Substance Abuse Counselor will provide individual therapy bi-weekly to explore and assess the client’s substance use.

b. Substance Abuse Counselor will provide weekly family therapy sessions to educate the family on addiction as well as Marge’s other diagnoses.

c. Substance Abuse Counselor will teach recovery/relapse prevention skills to both client and social supports.

d. Substance Abuse Counselor will coordinate scheduling of a psychiatric evaluation to further evaluate the client’s mental health needs.

Expected Outcomes:
Marge will identify at least two drivers/triggers contributing to substance use before discharge.

Marge and family will identify and demonstrate use of at least two relapse prevention skills

Marge and team will identify any other mental health needs contributing to ongoing substance use before discharge.

 

 

Short Term Goal:
Marge will complete the inpatient treatment facility detoxification program.
Objectives:
3. Marge will increase use of services to aid in addressing challenges related to diabetes and possible depressive disorder.
Strategies:
a. Treatment team will actively identify community resources available for the diabetic.

b. Treatment team will actively identify community resources available to increase management of symptoms related to depression.

c. Ongoing contacts with substance abuse counselor will further identify any unmet needs.

d. An interdisciplinary team meeting will be held before discharge to coordinate delivery of services.

Expected Outcomes:
Marge will be able to identify and participate in at least one supportive program designed to meet the needs of individuals with diabetes and depressive disorders and will schedule initial sessions with providers before discharge from detoxification/inpatient treatment program.

 

 

Short Term Goal:
Marge will maintain abstinence from alcohol use for twelve-months beyond discharge.
Objectives:
1. Marge will utilize Individual Outpatient therapy for One year
Strategies:
a. Treatment team will link Marge to Individual OPT at discharge session

b. Provider will continue to build on relapse prevention plan and recovery building skills.

c. Provider will coordinate scheduling monthly team meetings (providers, family, supports).

d. Provider will address Marge’s vocational needs to prepare her to return to work.

e. Ongoing use of assessments to identify any unmet needs warranting additional referrals.

Expected Outcomes:
Marge will have enhanced the skills gained in residential treatment to sustain positive outcomes as it relates to maintaining abstinence from alcohol use.

 

 

Short Term Goal:
Marge will maintain abstinence from alcohol use for twelve-months beyond discharge.
Objectives:
2. Marge (and family) will participate in Family and Marital Therapy
Strategies:
a. Family will attend a minimum of twelve, hour-long sessions.

b. Ongoing use of structured/unstructured tools to evaluate family functioning and effectiveness of services delivered.

c. Therapist will provide psychoeducation, conflict resolution, role enhancement, and other services to prepare the family to support Marge’s recovery.

d. Therapist will coordinate referral to additional services if needs are presented.

Expected Outcomes:
Marge and family will increase family functioning, evidenced by increased role fulfillment, reduced conflict, and effective support in Marge’s recovery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ethical decision

As you explored in Week 1, ethical dilemmas are referred to as such because they involve conflicting values and are not easy to resolve. Furthermore, ethical standards and codes do not often give prescriptive advice for specific situations. For these situations, it is useful to employ ethical decision-making models. These models are frameworks that provide sequential steps to guide your research, thinking, and actions regarding dilemmas you may face.

Your course text presents one ethical decision-making model in detail, but it mentions several others. In your current or future roles as a human and social services professional, the organization for which you work may have adopted models they wish you to use, or you may be free to choose your own. As you become more familiar with the models available, you may wish to select models that closely align with your professional values and perspectives. Finally, remember that when you make ethical decisions in your professional practice, clients should be included in this process whenever possible.

For this Assignment, you apply the ethical decision-making model in your course text to a specific event or issue relevant to working within a family system.

To Prepare:

  • Select a current event or issue related to ethics for human and social services professionals working within a family system. It is not necessary to select an issue for this Assignment that contains cultural elements, although you may if you wish.
  • Review the “Ethical Decision Making Model” found in Chapter 3 of your course text Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions. Consider how you would apply this model to the event or issue you selected. If your selected issue does contain cultural elements, you may consider applying the transcultural integrative ethical decision-making model discussed in the article “A Transcultural Integrative Model for Ethical Decision Making in Counseling.”

The Assignment (3–4 pages):

Using the ethical decision-making model, write a 3- to 4-page paper in which you:

  • Describe your selected ethical event or issue related to working within a family system. Be concise yet specific about the ethical issues present.
  • Explain how you, as a professional, would resolve the dilemma using the steps of the ethical decision-making model. Use the NOHS standards as your relevant code of ethics to clarify the dilemma. For the step regarding consultation, explain what type of professional(s) you would need to contact for consultation (but you do not need to actually obtain a consultation for the purposes of this Assignment).