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    Protecting Clients from Iatrogenic Harm: Standards in Ethics

    Please provide a description of two or more factors that may contribute to iatrogenic harm in prevention, intervention, or consultation endeavors. Using specific examples, explain the potential impact of each factor on the client(s) and the treatment and/or consultation process. Then, explain how iatrogenic harm from each of the

    Food Deserts: United States

    I need a comprehensive analysis of food deserts in America, what they are and how they are classified. Additionally, I need a comprehensive analysis of the food desert located on the South Side Chicago, specifically surrounding the 9100 block of South Baltimore in Chicago, IL.

    Assessment of Impact of Trauma, Counseling, Personal Counseling

    Understanding the extent of the impact of a trauma-causing event on a survivor is critical. The use of assessment measures can greatly inform the counseling process as it provides rich information related to the level of emotional response a survivor may be experiencing. As a counselor, you can use the knowledge obtained from th

    Psychopharmacological intervention

    •Provide one example of when psychopharmacological interventions are warranted in counseling •Explain the counselor's role in the example that you provided •Explain how counselors might prepare themselves to best work with medical professionals in the example that you provided (include the need for using a signed release

    Mental Health Effect

    • Provide an analysis of the impact of crisis, trauma, and/or disaster on the mental health of the person presented in the case study. Be specific and provide examples to illustrate. "Sam" Sam has been a Mental Health Disaster Volunteer for the last 3 years and has served on his local Critical Incident Stress Team for a ye

    Coping Techniques

    As part of the study activity for this unit, you completed the COPE Inventory and scored your own results. This assessment tool is a research instrument without norms or standardized scores. After reviewing the article by Carver et al., discuss what strategies you used to interpret your results. You do not need to reveal what yo

    Ethical Considerations of Online Assessment Tools

    Consider the use of online assessments with the assessment tool that you utilized for the Unit 9 assignment. Make a case for whether a computerized version of that assessment tool could be used in the scenario that you covered. What are the relevant ethical considerations? Include all reference and words, thanks! Here are th

    Achievement and Aptitude Assessment

    Read Osborn's 2012 article, "An International Discussion About Cross-Cultural Career Assessment," in International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, volume 12, issue 1, pages 5-16. Achievement and aptitude assessments serve distinct, but potentially complimentary purposes. Both are often administered in a group

    Assessment of Cognitive Abilities

    The assessment of cognitive abilities draws a range of opinions in terms of the validity of assessing "intelligence." Begin by defining what is assessed. Choose one side of the argument (that intelligence can be accurately measured or that it cannot) and present and review the evidence that supports your position. Focus on profe

    Strong Interest Inventory Profile and Interpretive Report

    If you have not already done so, review the "Strong Interest Inventory Profile and Interpretive Report," linked in the Resources for this discussion. Describe how you would present the assessment results for Jane Sample. Be certain to provide a description of what the inventory measures, including what it can and cannot determin

    Describe the relevance of psychometric properties in psychological testing.

    After using the Reliability and Validity Exercise, further distinguish the types and significance of validity and reliability in test creation, application in counseling settings, and potential consequences of using assessment tools. Apply Coffman, Guerin, and Gottfried's evaluation of the Parent-Child Relationship Inventory as

    Counselor Self-Care

    In light of the tremendous responsibility counselors have in others' lives, the need to develop and maintain competency, wellness, and overall good health is imperative. In what specific ways do you plan to implement methods of self-care to maintain your overall wellness as a helping professional? Also, evaluate the benefit of p

    Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

    Briefly describe counselor burnout and compassion fatigue. Then evaluate how unifinished business, bias, countertransference, family issues, or any other challenging personal areas or experiences can contribute to burnout and compassion fatigue. 250 word and references

    Client/Counselor Roles

    Identify the main roles of the counselor and the client. Within the role of counselors you have identified, describe how we can create appropriate boundaries with ourselves while enhancing our work with our clients and assisting them in fulfilling their roles.

    Marriage Therapist Ethical Considerations

    Marriage and family therapist is dealing with the client who has committed infidelity. I am working on a paper is based on a case study and an ethical dilemma, the dilemma is confidentiality in trying to resolve this case.

    Therapeutic Goals for Poor Relationships

    "Sarah" is a 20 year old college student who is dating a fellow student named "Brian" and states the following: "My parent's are divorced and I am worried that the same thing will happen to me. I try really hard to make sure that Brian is happy, but my parents also tried really hard. I keep arguing with Brian because he goes ou

    Assessing Bipolar Disorder

    What is bipolar disorder? What instruments are used to assess the condition? What are issues that examiners face with such individuals?

    Immigration

    I need assistance in answering these questions as they relate to immigration. Please provide an explanation in no less than a page and a half for each question. 1. How would you characterize the contemporary "immigrant's" experience with the American occupational and educational system? 2. What are the mental health issues r

    Paper on a Personal Model of Helping (Person Centered Therapy)

    Please help me get started on a 2,100- to 2,800-word paper on your personal model of helping. Incorporate learning from this course and discuss how and why you have, at this point in your development, formed your viewpoints. You can choose a model that has been covered in your text or any other available model, but you are expec

    How Social Workers Use Abnormal Psychology

    How do social workers utilize the concepts of abnormal psychology? The focus is to assist families or people who are victims of abuse. A social worker may take on the role of providing counseling, giving advice, and helping people find direction to improve their situation

    Partializing goals is the focal topic.

    This job partializes the following goals into smaller objectives. What is the broad goal and component objectives? Freydia is a 27-year-old mother who has been using crack cocaine for 4 years. Her children, ages 7 and 9, have been removed from her care by Child Protective Services and are currently living with her mother. Fr

    DSM-IV-TR diagnosis for a woman following a break-up with her boyfriend.

    A 30+ year old woman attorney told a friend that she is upset about breaking up with her boyfriend. They had been going together for 5 years and she thought they were going to get married. The patient blamed herself for the breakup. She explained that the boyfriend complained about constantly needing to reassure her that he stil