Compare And Contrast The Lourie Center For Children's Cognitive And Emotional Wellness

Taking an abnormal psychology class is not part of my requirements for my degree, but with my wanting to work with children and their families, I feel that this course was beneficial for me to take. I also enjoy learning about how the human mind works, the different disorders, and ways to help people that may be suffering from the many disorders that we covered. As I have mentioned throughout the semester, I or someone I know has or is suffering from many of the disorders we have discussed. I personally have struggled with addiction and bulimia in my past, and I feel that learning more in-depth can assist me in my future if I have a student that also struggles with similar disorders. My father suffers from schizophrenia, although he attempts to block his disorder out and refuses medication. This can be extremely hard for both me and my child to visit him because he is different. I try to remember that the disorder is not his fault and I also try to remind my daughter that he is her grandfather and she should accept him, but it is a struggle for both of us. I feel that learning a little more on schizophrenia was helpful for me and I plan on doing a little more research on my own time to also help me to cope with his “differentness”.

I was only two years old when my mother passed away. Left with an absentee father, I felt a void in my life. I was constantly misunderstood by other family members, which triggered my aggressive behaviors and communication style. Unable to cope with my emotions as an adolescent, I sought help from my school’s social worker. For the first time, it felt great to express my feelings without worrying about being judged. Through our regular meetings, she helped me improve my social development and attitude. She changed my life as I was becoming a better person. In addition, with her assistance, my family and I were able to value communication, understand each other and live in a healthier environment. This chapter of my life has inspired me to pursue a career in social work and be part of a team who continuously helps people overcome obstacles in their lives.

When I was in 7th grade, one of my counselors told me she has this friend named Lilly when she was my age. She was in the foster care system and was staying with a great woman in a small yellow house. Before she was put with this family, she was with a man that abused her mentally and physically. Therefore, she was what some would call “crazy.” Bright lights would terrify her and it was hard for her to communicate with people. Lilly only trusted my counselor and couldn’t even trust her foster mom. She was unable to stay with her foster mom because Lilly was too much to handle because of the abuse in her past. She left just a little after a month and went with another foster family. It saddens me that a sweet little girl like Lilly has gone through so much pain and terror at just 11 years

Growing up I witnessed my sister and grandmother deal with serious mental illness. My sister and grandmother both were diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It has always been my passion to help them manages their episodes. Growing up witnessing these episodes I always knew that I wanted to help those who are struggling to cope with mental health issues. Social work is not just a passion of mine, but a solution to the struggles many people face every day. I learned my “caring and compassion” for others, from my mother. My early experiences were a driving force for me pursuing my master’s in social work. As a child, my mother took in adults, children, and families within our neighborhood and afar to aid them in difficult times. Whether it was for a meal, a night, or longer, she has spent her life caring for others. The passion my mother possessed for helping others has become my

I will never forget when I brought some of the residents of the group home coloring books, crayons, stickers and a couple other things from Dollar Tree. They were so happy. One of them kept saying: This is for me Ms. Ashley? You got this for me? It's crazy how a $1 coloring book&stickers can make someone so happy. They didn't care that the crayons would probably break as soon as they used them. That the stickers probably didn't even stick. It was the fact that someone actually thought about them enough to buy them something. I have to admit there are days I want to call off and stay in my bed. But then I think to myself, I have someone depending on me to be there to take care of them. How would I want to be treated if I was them? How would

Barnable, A., Gaudine, A., Bennett, L. & Meadus, R. (2006) Having a Sibling with Schizophrenia: A Phenomenological Study. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice: An International Journal, 20(3) 247-264

Wellbeing is ‘generally understood as the quality of people’s lives. It is a dynamic state that is enhanced when people can fulfil their personal and social goals. It is understood both in relation to objective measures, such as household income, educational resources and health status; and subjective indicators such as happiness, perceptions of quality of life and life satisfaction, (Statham and Chase 2010).’ It is important to acknowledge many factors play a role in measuring childhood well-being but it is necessary to look at both positive and negative indicators in orders to get a realistic overview as well as an overall understanding of well-being as a whole. Throughout the course of this essay both subjective and objective aspects of children’s well-being will be discussed as well as how the value of measuring both aspects can enable us to gain a holistic understanding of childhood well-being.

I have raised my voice for, and will continue to raise my voice for, people less fortunate than myself. More specifically however, I often stand up for and help my autistic older sister, Abby. Ever since I can remember, I have felt obligated to fulfill my duty as a "little-big brother", because she is older than me. Whether it be taking her to school, taking her to baseball games, or playing "Dogoply" with her, I have tried to imprint a positive attitude on her so that she can continue to grow into an even greater person than she already is. One time after a football game junior year, I was hanging out with my classmates when the topic of Abby came up. They all talked about how they were the best of friends with her and how they loved her. Sure, all of

Carey Counseling Center Inc. is funded through grants, private insurance, and Tennessee’s Tenncare bureau (Medicaid). Mental health agencies are susceptible to rate increases and decreases identified by legislation for Tenncare and grants and private insurance as well. The cost of insurance has increased steadily, “Notwithstanding some slowing since the start of the recent recession, the cost of medical care in the United States continues to rise faster than the general rate of inflation, as it has in all but two of the past fifty years, and in 2011 it accounted for more than 17 percent of the country’s GDP, up from

Centers for Health and Wellness: Many Locations in New Jersey, in all the hospital and outpatient centers of RWJ Barnabas Health. The centers have exercise facilities that offers programs for people with concerns like obesity, including before and after surgery, diabetes, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis and asthma. A staff of trained Exercise Physiologists who assist members in achieving their fitness and wellness goals in a safe, healthcare environment.

KCC’s Behavioral Well-Being Program for Children and Youth will strive to educate and create awareness of the prominent mental health issues among children and youth in the Korean community. Far too often second-generation Korean children often feel disconnected from their community and speak only limited English. This contributes to their children feeling isolated and lonely in the school community. In addition, there are significant cultural barriers and taboos among Korean Americans regarding seeking mental health services. KCC’s Behavioral Well-Being Program for Children and Youth will help address these issues. The Program will include, but not be limited to, an annual community-wide seminar; mental health screening for Korean American

My persona’s name is Trina Patel. She is a 42 year old, Indian American woman who is quite amazed to be going through therapy at this point of her life. A brief history about Trina is that she was adopted at the age of five having no recollection of her birth parents. Her adopted parents, the Johnson’s, were Christians; Baptist to be exact. They raised Trina along their faith and she adopted it wholeheartedly. Trina is the middle child of the family and always felt as if did not belong. Her two sisters were born Johnsons and they always found a way to remind her of that. Though Trina was close to her adopted

I never thought my disorder would have showed me how much I need my family and that they genuinely care for my well being. Through all the struggles they have been there by my side. I couldn't have asked for better people to be such a huge part of my life, and I thank God everyday that I have them in my life. My family has raised me on good morals and I can’t thank them enough for giving me opportunities to succeed. They truly contribute to my success. Being at the hospital often as a boy, has taught me an important lesson that people still don’t understand today, which was that we should all be fortunate for what we have because there is always someone who has it tougher. From this lesson, I was able to accept what I have and learn to find happiness is my life. It’s crazy to think how living in a sad environment such as a hospital brought me sheer joy. My disorder has taught valuable lessons and while I was living life i was able to take the negatives and turn them positives. I pride myself in the work I do and take great responsibility for things that I sign my name

My group therapy clients taught me about resourcefulness. These clients were young women with low socioeconomic status. Somehow, they could get parent training for themselves, complete their education, hold a job, deal with social services, and be a mom. A lot of the women in this group said that they did not have any additional support or childcare. I often wondered how they did it all despite the challenges. Yet they showed up to classes daily and engaged in the self-compassion group activity while their children were in the school daycare. They also told my co-worker and I that they would have to take time off work to ensure that they children could receive government funding for program activities. I was in awe at the lengths they could go for their kids and themselves. Lori’s young girl clients who experienced a family murder also taught me about resilience. Despite the horrors that these girls witnessed indirectly, they were still able to engage in school and bond nicely with other relatives. These girls’ resilience shined when it was Mothers day. I thought that they would have struggled with this day, since they recently lost their mom. However, their aunt decided to do a memory day for they which helped them bond and cope together. Hearing this made me realize how strong my clients were regardless of their age. I knew that they have a great attachment foundation with their aunt so

1. What factors influence wellness with children and why are these influences important for teachers to understand?