First thought You didn’t speak about your native culture’s perspective on aging. Can you still observe and believe in many of cultural traditions from your country. Will you speak to that, are there any differences than the two cultures you selected?   Second thought…………. i want to gain input from others on how you would […]

                    Assignment  Assignment: Locating an Empirical Research Article Empirical research articles document a study that is either quantitative, qualitative or a mixed methods research design. When authors write an empirical research article they typically follow a format that looks like this: Introduction/Background, Literature Review, Methodology, Findings, and Homework help – Discussion. The authors recount literature […]

Marriage has come a long way since it was first adopted in America. Marriage was first used for property protection, financial and political gain. Now however, people are more about being in love and devoted to a significant other. In past American history, with our laws; it had been illegal for a same sex marriage. […]

A human service worker plays different roles as a mediator, caregiver, teacher, and counselor. The objective of a human service worker is to help people in need and educate them towards self sustainability. Actually this phrase is easily said than done. At all the time a social worker is a medium to get things done. […]

The Complexities of Elder Abuse Karen A. Roberto Virginia Tech Elder abuse is a growing societal concern, affecting at least 1 in 10 older Americans. Researchers and practitioners alike consistently assert that a dramatic discrepancy exists between the prevalence rates of elder abuse and the number of elder abuse cases reported. As a field of […]

   A process recording is a written tool used by field education experience students, field instructors, and faculty to examine the dynamics of social work interactions in time. Process recordings can help in developing and refining interviewing and intervention skills. By conceptualizing and organizing ongoing activities with social work clients, you are able to clarify […]

  Social policies can have a significant impact on individuals and families, as well as the organizations and agencies that implement the policies. In some cases, the policy, as written, appears comprehensive and effective. Yet, despite appearances, the policy might fail to be effective as a result of improper implementation, interpretation, and/or application of the […]

          Feminist Theory and Empowerment Theory      Resources     Readings  Turner, F. J. (Ed.). (2017). Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (6th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. o Chapter 9: Empowerment Approach to Social Work Treatment (pp. 142–165) o Chapter 11: Feminist Theory and Social Work Practice (pp. 191–208)   National Association of […]

Down Syndrome Kenia Cruz Nova Southeastern University Abstract Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that can make an individual have intellectual complications, organ malformations that may lead to secondary conditions. Its management can become very complex. However, the advancement of the medical knowledge and evidenced based research has made it possible for most healthcare providers […]

  Assessment is a structured approach to gathering and analyzing information about the client system and their story. How is the assessment process different when the client system is an individual or family versus a community made up of individuals and families? Assessment involves gathering the needed information in order to determine appropriate intervention. Thorough […]