Ethical Issues Faced When Counseling Oppressed Populations Psychologists are aware of cultural, individual, and role differences, including those due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status. Psychologists try to eliminate the effect of their work of biases based on those factors, and they do not knowingly participate in or condone unfair discriminatory practices. (APA, 1992, pp. 1599-1600) The American Psychological
California State University, Los Angeles Social Work 551-01 Advanced Practice I: Children, Youth, Women and Families Assignment #1 Case Study (Child) Leslie Chopin October 28, 2014 Instructor: Kent Weishaus A. Identifying information Minor is a ten-year old female of Hispanic origin. B. Setting Minor is a client of Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). DCFS serves the entire Los Angeles County and its purpose is to investigate reports
Occupation of a Social Worker Kimberly Whitfield HHS497: Health & Human Services Daniel Villa July 12, 2012 Table of Contents * Introduction to Social Workers * Careers * What a Social Worker Does * Education Requirements * Work Settings * Culturally competent
treatment to individuals who are addicted to drugs and other substance. These services include group counseling, individual counseling, psychoeducation, and drug screening. In this case study I will be going over leadership style, the approach used, and other aspects of this organization. The Town of Babylon Drug and Alcohol Division is located at 281 Phelps Lane North Babylon, NY. In the Early 2000's the Town of Babylon Drug and Alcohol Division once served men and women assisting them with chemical
The philosophy that underlies the counseling profession is unique among mental health professionals. According to Remley & Herlihy (2014), the philosophy is made up of four components. First, counselor 's view mental health challenges through a positive, wellness-oriented lens. The primary goal of the wellness model is for the client to achieve the highest degree of mental health possible. Psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers follow the medical model of mental health. The goal of these
1. Trace the history of counseling profession in India? Introduction The concept of counseling is not of a recent one. That said, it must be noted that the accepted system and structures within it have digressed, though marginally, from traditional dialecticism between the people in the society. Guidance and Counseling is a persistent phenomenon present in every cultural and social setting; we seek counseling from elders, parents, teachers and other members in the family or the community. The significance
Multiculturalism is vital in the social work profession and especially in supervision because everyone involved (supervisor, supervisee, and client) cultural backgrounds and assumptions are taken into account. Creating a space for multicultural supervision allows for everyone to learn from each other. Multicultural supervision is important in today’s social work because the world is becoming more global and diverse and being able to have a space where all
Issues Related to Domestic Violence In addition to any potential financial stressors an individual may be experiencing that could trigger a violent episode, there may be a mental illness that makes the bad situation worse. Conditions such as, anti-social personality disorder, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder are just a few illnesses that can make a potentially violent situation go from bad to worse. The negative effects of an individual’s illness make can make a person think that whatever
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ethnic, cultural, political, economic, and religious backgrounds. It is being aware and respectful of others values, beliefs, and traditions. As social workers whom work closely with children, we must be mindful to the customs and parenting styles of those we serve. Cultural competency is