Analyzing Pro-Eating Disorder Websites

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Analyzing Pro-Eating Disorder Websites

(Analyzing Pro-Eating Disorder Websites)

PROF SCRIPT WK 9 Responses

ERespond to at least two colleagues who identified a different pro-eating disorder website. Compare the two sites identified by your colleagues and if you see a pattern in the ways the websites approach this subject. Does there seem to be a predominant theory that is supported in these websites?

Colleague 1: Brooke

According to the DSM-5, the diagnostic criteria for determining the presence of an eating disorder includes the consistent disruption of daily functioning, due to eating behaviors that adversely affects both psychological and physical health (APA, 2013).  Combatting an eating disorder can be a lifelong process, requiring consistent support through a variety of means.  Research supports the efficacy of group work, as well as individual counseling (Peebles, Wilson, Litt, Hardy, Lock, Mann and Borzekowski, 2012).  Additionally, in this age of technology, internet sites can be accessed quickly and easily, offering another means of gaining information and support for those plagued with an eating disorder.

However, not all of the accessible websites provide the support geared toward regaining a healthy lifestyle.  On the contrary, there are – unfortunately – pro ana (anorexia) or pro mia (bulimia) websites that were designed specifically for individuals who want to maintain their unhealthy eating habits, and have access to support to do so with these websites (Peebles, et. al., 2012).  Although within the past decade many of these websites have been removed from the internet, there are still some that remain.  For example, http://www.myproana.com, claims to be a website providing support for individuals who need to come and “meet” with others sharing similar challenges, yet upon closer examination, it is clear that there is no motivation from its followers to regain their health (Helser and Jacatout, 2003).  Rather, there was rather disturbing images of girls posting pictures of their naked bodies, often accompanied by their weight; clearly, the lower the number, the prouder of themselves these girls – and other members – became.  In one particularly frightening account, one member captioned her photo of her 72 lb. body with “Please comment below.  Fat shaming welcome to provide motivation” (Helser and Jacatout, 2003).  The website included tabs for chat rooms (to which I did not have access), photo gallery, and a member profile section.  This website perpetuates the criteria established by the DSM-5.  This consistent support in pro eating disordered behavior allows for the disorder to pervasively remain in the individual’s life, affecting both their psychological and physical health.

Fortunately, there are more recovery websites on the internet, designed to provide consistent support to individuals truly trying to regain their emotional and physical health.  Recovery Ranch, www.recoveryranch.com, is an inpatient program that provided mental health rehabilitation to women diagnosed with eating disorders, drug and/ or alcohol addiction, personality disorders and sexual addiction or intimacy issues (Drug & Mental health Treatment Center, n.d.).  Their informational website, however, has several links to provide this support through the internet, including blogs, chat threads, information regarding community based resources, and diagnostic tools to gage individualized success.  The website explores several methods of combatting negative, harmful perceptions, including cognitive behavioral therapies, dialectical behavioral therapies, individual counseling, fitness and wellness promotions and adventure therapy (Drug & Mental health Treatment Center, n.d.).  There is strong advocacy for ongoing, consistent intervention to ensure the most positive outcomes.  The underlying mission of this program, as evidenced by the website, is to promote the emotional and physical well being of all individuals working toward the betterment of their life.  All accessible messages found throughout the website, were rooted in hope, positivity and health.

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders

(5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.

Drug & Mental Health Treatment Center. (n.d.). Retrieved October 24, 2017, from

Helser, R., & Jacatout, L. (2003). Forum and Community. Retrieved October 24, 2017, from

http://www.myproana.com/

Peebles, R., Wilson, J. L., Litt, I. F., Hardy, K. K., Lock, J. D., Mann, J. R., & Borzekowski, D.

(2012). Disordered eating in a digital age: Eating behaviors, health, and quality of life in users of websites with pro-eating disorder content. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 14(5), 305–320.

Colleague 2: Pasha(Analyzing Pro-Eating Disorder Websites)

The DSM represents the behaviors and symptoms of people dealing with eating disorders. Per the DSM, there are four major eating disorders, with several other serious illnesses and disturbances. The earlier an eating disorder is detected, the better chances of recovery. Research indicates that approximately 10% of the young women population meet the DSM criteria for some form of an eating disorder (Stice, Marti & Rohde, 2013). Although the DSM-IV eating disorder diagnoses were an improvement over time, there are still over half of clients who fall under the ED-NOS criteria (eating disorder, none otherwise specified). The new criteria in the DSM has only been recently proposed and upgraded, but still carries unanswered questions about these diagnoses. For example, there is limited data on whether the newly proposed disorders can be linked to functional impairment (Stice, Marti & Rohde, 2013).

The website that I chose to study this week is from a website that explores cyberspace as a site in which women who are struggling with eating disorders can find sanctuary from the surveillance of public sphere (Dias, 2003). This literature indicates that one in five women have suffered from some sort of eating disorder and that anorexia is the third most common chronic illness among adolescents (Dias, 2003). This website further supports the criteria and narratives of eating disorders per the DSM. Both this website and the DSM indicate that most all eating disorders are stated as “recurrent or persistent disorders”. Additionally, these disorders typically occur every two hours. The stigma and shame that come with both diagnostic labeling and society’s misunderstanding of eating “disorders” contribute to women’s need to find creative ways to connect and find support (Dias, 2003).

In regards to recovery websites for those struggling with eating disorders may find helpful is one written by Ann Hull with the SMART Recovery/ Hull Institute. This website hosts online meetings, forums, 24/7 chat, recovery journals and more. This website stresses how “disordered” eating’s are complicated and difficult to overcome. What women or men can find helpful out of this website is the ability to discuss their issues in a safer and less confronting space. For many women, their bodies have become “arenas for feelings” for dealing with unresolved traumas, abuse, injustices and more (Hull).

This website offers “SMART” recoveries for eating disorders and addictions. Here, building and maintaining motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts and feelings and living a balanced life are the goals and future outcomes with this website. Eating disorders are like other addictions because, without treatment, they will get worse and often result in death (Hull). Up to half of people with substance abuse addictions also have eating disorders. Anyone who is seeking recovery knows how easy it is to change one’s addiction; from drugs, gambling, spending etc. The notion of “ethical” Internet research is a current and ongoing topic of debate. The Internet provides many ambiguous areas in terms of what constitutes ethical research of widely accessible material. Because many on-line sites are openly accessible to the public, obtaining informed consent is often not done. However, care needs to be taken to exercise that the “fair use” of contributions to public forums respects participants’ privacy and protects them from harm (Verstuyf et. al, 2013).

References:(Analyzing Pro-Eating Disorder Websites)

Dias, Karen (2003). The Ana Sanctuary: Women’s Pro-Anorexia Narratives in Cyberspace. Journal of International Women’s Studies, 4  (2), 31-45. Available at: http://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol4/iss2/4

Stice, E., Marti, C., & Rohde, P. P. (2013). Incidence, impairment, and course of the proposed DSM-5 eating disorder diagnoses in an 8-year prospective community study of young women. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 122(2), 445–457.

Van Pelt, Jennifer. (2009). Eating Disorders on the Web – The Pro-Ana/Pro-Mia Movement. Social Work Today, Vol. 9, No. 5, P. 20.

Verstuyf, J., Vansteenkiste, M., Soenens, B., Boone, L., & Mouratidis A. (2013). Daily ups and downs in women’s binge eating symptoms: The role of basic psychological needs, general self-control, and emotional eating. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 32(3), 335–361.

Respond to a colleague who chose a different political strategy than you. Offer a supportive insight based on your own experience as a social worker and/or policy advocate.

Colleague 1: AnnaVi

COLLAPSE(Analyzing Pro-Eating Disorder Websites)

Creating a political strategy that protects revictimization for individuals like Susana, Levy and Bradley family requires skillful policy advocates that use policy practice skills to bring attention to the strategy but keep it going (Jansson, 2018). For girls like Tiffany who has had prior arrest records, I would devise a policy to have her criminal record of prior prostitution arrest be expunge and permanently removed from her record. If the new policy states that Tiffani is a victim, then all arrest/charges associated with prostitution should also be expunged and removed from her record (Laureate Education, 2013). Therefore the strategies that I would utilize to bring attention to this matter is to partner up with a big organization, specifically those that work with trafficking in hopes for receiving support and sponsors. Jansson (2018) states that policy advocates will need to locate sponsors that support the proposal. During this point, the policy advocate will write a policy brief to gain support of sponsors by providing recommendations and the overall position of the advocate. The reason for this strategy is to have allies and supporters of the proposal. According to McNutt (2011), advocates partner up with big, small and grass root organization for access to resources, support and funding. I chose this strategy because there is strength in numbers, if the policy strategy is well supported, backed up by sponsors, state officials and organizations, there is a likelihood of getting attention and consideration to pass the proposal.

Jansson, B. S. (2018). Becoming an effective policy advocate: From policy practice to social justice (8th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning Series.

Laureate Education. (Producer). (2013). Bradley (Episode 7 of 42) [Video file]. In Sessions.

McNutt, J. (2011). Is social work advocacy worth the cost? Issues and barriers to an economic analysis of social work political practice. Research on Social Work Practice, 21(4), 397-403.

 
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Advanced Nursing Career Exploration

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Advanced Nursing Career Exploration

(Advanced Nursing Career Exploration)

Master’s Prepared Nurse Interview Guide

Question description

Refer to the “Master’s Prepared Nurse Interview Guide_student” as you prepare this assignment.

Interview a nurse who is master’s-prepared in nursing and is using this education in a present position. Preferably, select someone who is in a position similar to your chosen specialty track. The purpose of the interview is for you to gain insight into the interplay among education, career path, and opportunities. Be certain to identify specific competencies that the MSN-prepared nurse gained, and is presently using, that reflect advanced education. Organize your interview around the topics below:

  1. Overview of the master’s-prepared nurse’s career
  2. Reason for seeking graduate education
  3. Description of present position and role
  4. Usefulness of graduate education for present role
  5. Pearls of wisdom he/she is willing to share

In 750-1,000 words, write the interview in a narrative format. Use the following guidelines:

  1. Within the paper’s introduction, explain your interview selection.
  2. Do not identify the individual by name.
  3. Use centered headings to separate parts of the interview.
  4. In the conclusion, identify one or more competencies from the interview that are consistent with GCU program competencies and/or AACN education essentials. In addition, provide a statement that reflects what you gained from the interview.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

(Advanced Nursing Career Exploration)

Master’s-Prepared Nurse Interview 

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70.0 %Content
5.0 %Introduction Introduction lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Introduction is insufficiently developed and/or vague. Purpose is not clear. Introduction is clear, forecasting development of the paper. Introduction is comprehensive; purpose of the paper is present. Introduction is comprehensive and makes the purpose of the paper clear by restating the thesis.
15.0 %Career Overview Omits major elements and is disorganized. Describes but fails to paint a clear picture of the nurse’s career and/or progression in a logical order. Addresses most of the primary elements of the individual’s career in a logical fashion. Addresses the primary elements. Reader can easily see purpose. Thoroughly presents all of the information to portray a clear chronology as well as richness of detail.
15.0 %Graduate Education Omits major elements; is disorganized; and has no depth or detail. Describes but fails to address some of the elements; lacks depth and detail. Addresses the same elements but lacks depth and detail. Necessary elements are present and clearly presented. Decision-making process is evident to the reader. Thoroughly presents the process that led to the decision to seek graduate education as well as the program itself with clarity, order, and depth.
20.0 %Present Position (includes pearls of wisdom) Omits major elements; information is tangential and disorganized. Describes but fails to address most of the primary elements in any depth. Addresses most of the primary elements of the present position with recognition of competencies but lacks detail. All key elements are presented with clarity. Thoroughly presents all of the key elements of the present position with emphasis on competencies required. Describes in rich detail, and includes advice given and original insights.
15.0 %Conclusion Conclusion lacks any discernible purpose. Conclusion is insufficiently developed and/or vague. Conclusion is clear and identifies key points of interview but fails to draw inferences. Conclusion is clearly evident to the reader. Career opportunities are present. Conclusion is comprehensive; paints a clear picture of the potential outcomes and career opportunities of graduate education; identifies key points of the interview; and demonstrates insight and interpretation.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
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5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) No reference page is included. No citations are used. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
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Religious Counseling Meta-Analysis

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Discussion Board Forum 2: Religious Counseling Meta-Analysis

(Religious Counseling Meta-Analysis)

(Module/Week 7)

USE THE HIGHLIGHTED RESOURCE TO ANSWER:

Preliminary Reading: McCullough, M.E. (1999). Research on religion-accommodative counseling: Review and meta-analysis. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 46(1), p. 92–98. Full text available through the Jerry Falwell Library. Log in to access the article for free.

Thread Prompt: As you have been studying this module/week, a meta-analysis is a study that statistically combines the results of several studies on a similar topic. By calculating an overall mean effect size, meta-analyses help provide information on the effects of treatments over and above the individual studies themselves. McCullough’s meta-analysis examines several studies that compare Christian counseling techniques to standard, non-religious counseling techniques. Imagine you are working in a community clinic with a variety of counselors, and you are interested in alerting the clinic supervisors to this meta-analysis and possibilities for future research that could be conducted in your clinic. Write a professional email to your supervisor and include the following required information:

1. Briefly describe how many studies are represented in this meta-analysis and what the main findings of the meta-analysis were.

2. In your opinion, why is this meta-analysis important in the context of Christian counseling, even though the results are not significant? Support your answer with information from the article.

3. Propose a study: In the meta-analysis discussion section, the subsection entitled “The Last Word” contains 4–5 suggestions for further studies in Christian counseling. Choose 1 that interests you and briefly propose a quantitative study to investigate this topic. The description of your proposed study must include:

a) Your research question;

b) A short description of the target participants (gender, age, diagnosis or problem area, etc.);

c) The independent and dependent variables, and how many levels/groups the independent variable would have (review Module/Week 1 if necessary);

4. The type of outcome measure to serve as your dependent variable, as well as its level of measurement (nominal, ordinal, scale?—see Module/Week 1). The measure could be a questionnaire, self-report, therapist rating of illness severity, number of diagnostic criteria met, etc. This can be something you come up with yourself. You do not have to name an actual existing instrument unless you know of one.

5. Include references in current APA style for any sources, including the meta-analysis.

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Important Considerations:

1. Because you are taking on a role and writing letters, this discussion board prompt leaves no room for comments such as the following, which will result in loss of points:

a) “Great job on your discussion post,”

b) “I totally agree with everything you said,”

c) “Good luck in the rest of the class,” etc.

2. The word count may not include text from this prompt or direct quotes from classmates’ posts. If you include this type of material, make sure that you have enough words to reach the minimum word count without it.

Your thread must be at least 300 words and is due by11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week

WORD COUNT: 300

 
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Crafting Advanced Nursing Philosophy.

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Crafting Advanced Nursing Philosophy.

(Crafting Advanced Nursing Philosophy.)

Professional philosophy of advance nursing practice

Question description

This Assignment addresses this course outcome:

MN502-1: Formulate a professional nursing philosophy based upon the role and responsibilities of the advanced nurse.

Introduction

The purpose of this Assignment is for you to present your views, values, and beliefs about the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm (i.e., person, nursing, health, and environment) and their interrelationship to one another as they guide your current nursing practice. The process of identifying a personal nursing philosophy of advanced nursing practice and continuously examining, affirming, and validating this philosophy through caring for patients, families, communities, populations, and/or systems can foster professional and personal growth that builds advanced practice expertise.

Directions

In this Assignment, you will develop the first draft of your personal philosophy of advanced practice nursing. You will continue to work on this document throughout the course, with new drafts reflecting your growing sophistication as you reflect on each week’s lesson.

A philosophical statement includes these elements:

  • An introduction that presents your thought processes used to articulate a philosophy of advanced practice nursing. Note that APA does not use a heading for the introduction, because it is assumed that the first few paragraphs of a manuscript are the introduction.
  • Valued personal concepts, such as:
    • Metaparadigm concepts such as person/client, nursing, health, and environment
    • Additional concepts you may find valuable to advanced practice, such as IOM Future of Nursing, accountability, interprofessional collaborative practice, social justice, and professionalism
    • Definition of each concept selected
    • Relationships between and among concepts within your personal philosophy as applied to your current practice. A diagram with should be used to graphically depict these interrelationships.

Organization of Your Paper

Your final paper is to be written in APA format (including organization, documentation, and references) and be no more than two pages in length. The paper should include a title page and reference list, however, these pages are not included in the final page count.

Course materials, except textbook, may be used and must be supplemented by current literature from peer-reviewed nursing journals no older than 5 years.

Additional resources to support this Assignment include:

  • Reflection: Readings
  • IOM Future of Nursing
  • Interprofessional collaborative practice

Evaluation Criteria

To view the Grading Rubric for this Assignment, please visit the Grading Rubrics section of the Course Resources.

Assignment Requirements

Before finalizing your work, you should:

  • Minimum requirement of at least 5 sources of support
  • be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above);
  • consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Resources) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and
  • utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.

Your writing Assignment should:

  • follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
  • be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
  • display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and
  • use APA 6th Edition

How to Submit

Submit your Assignment to the unit Dropbox before midnight on the last day of the unit.

When you are ready to submit your Assignment, submit to the unit dropbox. Make sure to save a copy of your work and be sure to confirm that your file uploaded correctly.

 
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Reflection: Ethical Comportment2

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Reflection: Ethical Comportment2

(Reflection: Ethical Comportment2)

Question description

Grading Criteria for Reflection Assignments

Reflection: Ethical Comportment

Purpose:

Each student will prepare a portfolio as a requirement for graduation. The portfolio is used to assess student achievement of Eight End-of-Program Outcomes. End-of-Program Outcome #7 challenges us to incorporate professional values in formulation of ethical comportment and personal accountability for nursing practice. In other words, what are the essential lessons you have learned about being a good nurse?

Webster’s Dictionary Definition or Comportment (n.): Manner of acting or controlling yourself, dignified manner of conduct.

For this assignment, select one of the following topics and write about your formative learning experience with the everyday ethical comportment of nurses.

1. Meeting the patient as a person: share a story of meeting a patient as a person and not as a diagnosis and how you connected with the patients’ vulnerabilities.

2. Preserving the dignity and personhood of patients: share a story of witnessing the assaults on the dignity of a patient inflicted by health care routines, treatments, and objectification. Describe how you have preserved that dignity and personhood.

3. How to respond to substandard practice: share a story of an encounter with substandard practice encountered in practice and your response or desired response given the challenge to behave professionally.

4. Patient advocacy: share a story of how you have provided patient advocacy. A story of giving voice to a patient, empowering a patient, clarifying confusion about treatment, making sure there are no dangerous drug interactions, allergies, or contraindications, or any other ways of advocacy.

5. Engaged in doing “good” in nursing practice: share a story of how you planned to improve your nursing practice for the second day you cared for the same resident (based on the care provided or not provided on the first day).

6. Being present with patients and families in their suffering: share a story of how you worked to alleviate suffering. Share how a patient’s pain, fears, and concerns moved you to be attuned to the patient and comfort them without being intrusive.

Manuscript Format: All portfolio writing will follow APA format (6th edition)and will have:

• Title page

• 12 point, Times New Roman font, black ink

• One inch margins

• Double-spaced

• Running head with page numbers

• 5-7 pages including title page and reference page

**HIPAA guidelines must be followed in all written documentation.Do not use patient identifiers.

Grading Criteria:

Correct spelling, grammar, and APA Format 10points

Substantive personal narrative of the selected topic 15 points

 
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Theoretical Counseling Approaches Analysis

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Theoretical Counseling Approaches Analysis

(Theoretical Counseling Approaches Analysis)

Theoretical counseling approaches encompass diverse methodologies for understanding and addressing psychological issues. Psychodynamic therapy, rooted in Freudian principles, delves into unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences shaping current behavior. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) targets thought patterns and behaviors contributing to distress, employing techniques like cognitive restructuring and exposure therapy. Humanistic approaches, including person-centered therapy, emphasize clients’ self-actualization and personal growth within a supportive therapeutic relationship. Existential therapy explores individuals’ search for meaning and responsibility in an often chaotic world. Family systems therapy examines how family dynamics impact individual functioning, emphasizing communication patterns and roles. Integrative approaches blend techniques from various theories to tailor treatment to clients’ needs comprehensively. Each approach offers unique insights and interventions, and therapists often integrate elements from multiple theories based on clients’ presenting concerns and therapeutic goals. Despite theoretical differences, all approaches share a common goal of alleviating psychological distress and fostering clients’ well-being and personal development.

Major Counseling Theories Comparison Paper

Details:

Throughout the course, you have studied and written about a number of counseling theories that are used as the basis for the counseling profession. In this paper, choose a theory and compare it against each of the following three theories:

  1. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
  2. Solution-focused
  3. Psychoanalysis

Choose a theory that you have studied in this course. Do not choose one of the three theories listed above.

Compare your selected theory against the three theories listed above.

Write a 1,500-2,000-word paper discussing your theory comparisons. Include the following in your paper:

Part 1: Selected Theory

  1. Founding theorist(s) for the selected theory
  2. Standard interventions for the selected theory
  3. At least three main concepts of the selected theory

Part 2: Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT)

  1. Founding theorist(s) for CBT
  2. Standard interventions for CBT
  3. Similarities and differences between your selected theory and CBT

Part 3: Solution-Focused Theory

  1. Founding theorist(s) for solution-focused theory
  2. Standard interventions for solution-focused theory
  3. Similarities and differences between your selected theory and solution-focused theory

Part 4: Psychoanalysis

  1. Founding theorist(s) for psychoanalysis
  2. Standard interventions for psychoanalysis
  3. Similarities and differences between your selected theory and psychoanalysis

Include at least three scholarly references in your paper in addition to the course textbook.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

 
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Managing Conflict and Networking

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Managing Conflict and Networking

(Managing Conflict and Networking)

Question description

Llease read the peers discussions and respond to them APA format with reference(100-200 words per response)

Llease read the peers discussions and respond to them APA format with reference(100-200 words per response)

Discussion 1d

Conflict is defined here as a clash or struggle that occurs when a real or perceived threat
or difference exists in the desires, thoughts, attitudes, feelings, or behaviors of two or more parties (Deutsch, 1973). It exists as a tension or
struggle arising from mutually exclusive or opposing actions, thoughts, opinions, or feelings. Conflict can be internal or external to an individual or
group. It can be positive as well as negative (Huber, 2014)

This actually happen in our unit; there was a new nurse manager that would like to reorganize the whole unit. She brush off a lot of employees, both nurses and senior technicians because of her different ways, to the point that a group of employees decided to organized signed petition against the new manager and to be submitted to HR.

I did not signed the petition and explained to the other staff that it’s not fair to do it because it was less than 6 months that she was in power. I was able to convince the majority that we have to give her that “honeymoon” stage at least before we do a something that would put a wedge to our relationship. There was a heated argument between me and the leader that wants to petition the new manager. I told her that if transition period fails “I would be the first one to sign the petition paper and personally hand the new manager our signed petition”; logic prevails and the signed petition did not push through.

After 6 months we have learned to live with each other’s personality and the new manager also mellowed downed, she turned out to be a good manager and was promoted again to upper management. She heard about the action that I did and appreciates it by maintaining a good open relationship to me and to the whole staff.

Reference:(Managing Conflict and Networking)

Huber, D. (2014). Leadership and Nursing Care Management, 5th Edition. [Pageburstl]. Retrieved from https://pageburstls.elsevier.com/#/books/978145574…

Discussion 2

A role of a leader includes the ability to think and identify problems critically (Huber, 2014). In this situation, the new director decided to proceed with an action without having asked the rest of the employees. This can cause issues as not everyone agrees with the new plan. This disagreement can lead to arguments within the workplace and disrupt the peace. The best way to go about this is to do what should have been done in the first place and communicate with one another. The leader should communicate openly with the rest of the team and receive some of their input. One of the roles of a leader includes using effective communication to “disarm conflict” (Huber, 2014, p. 4). When the concerns are brought up, the nurse leader can incorporate their ideas and formulate a plan to bring up to the director. When a clear plan is in place, negotiations can occur.

Other factors that can lead to conflict include the nurses leaving the job and looking for a new one, due to poor communication and decision making. If this issue occurs, the nurse leader will have to set up a meeting with the director. In this meeting, the leader can bring up the issue and discuss ways that the problem can be resolved. The leader will have to advocate for the workers and mention to the director that ultimately, the nurses will be doing the work and whatever changes are made, will affect them. Another thing, because the department was organized without any input from the workers, this new setting can cause a lot of confusion and create the workplace to be chaotic or slower than usual as the workers try to adapt. One way to resolve this is to ask the workers about their concerns, and if one of them involves the reorganization of the unit, then the leader can come up with a strategy to incorporate a quick tour of the new unit.

Reference(Managing Conflict and Networking)

Huber, D. (2014). Leadership and Management Principles. Leadership and Nursing Care Management, 5th Edition. [Pageburstl]. Retrieved from https://pageburstls.elsevier.com/#/books/978145574…

Discussion 3

In a situation where the department makes changes that employees don’t agree with or have negative perceptions of it, it’s essential for leaders and managers to find a solution to this conflict. Conflict occurs when differences exist in understanding or thoughts of a particular situation between two or more parties (Huber, 2013). When it involves multiple individuals within a group, this conflict is called intragroup conflict (Huber, 2013). This involves the differing point of views of members of a group or subgroups in a particular goal, function or change in policy. The conflict also has constructive and destructive effects. As for constructive, it can improve decision quality, stimulate creativity, encourage interest, and fosters change. On the other hand, it can also constrict communication, decrease cohesiveness, and hinder performance in a work environment.

In this particular scenario, it’s essential to conduct an assessment of levels and sources of the conflict, which means construction of strategies will depend on if the level of the conflict is high or low (Huber, 2013). Given the scenario and how resentful the nurses feel about the change within the department, we can easily categorize this as a high-level conflict. Next will be to identify the boundaries of the conflict; as such finding areas of agreement and disagreement. By doing so, the organization can find common ground to build upon when discussing the benefits of the change. This will also enable the organization to understand the factors that limit the possibilities of managing the conflict constructively. Once the organization has gained the trust of its employees, it should create an environment where the individuals involved are able to express ideas, feeling, and attitudes freely. By doing so, the organization is implementing a problem-solving strategy where all involved parties can mutually agree to a solution to the conflict.

References:(Managing Conflict and Networking)

Huber, D. (2013). Leadership and Nursing Care Management, 5th Edition [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved from https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9781455740…

Discussion 4

Networking is very important in dialysis. The dialysis community very small that is why “everybody knows things about everybody in our community” you can’t keep any secrets in our field. . Even if you came from a different county there will be some one that would easily get your background, if you are a team player or a slacker. I use these networking to my advantage by asking around first if the manager is good and if the company has a good working environment even before I apply to a particular job opening

Networking too comes in handy when you are being recommended for the job. Sometimes the manager herself is the one that “pirates” the worker from another company because of networking.

Identify two affiliations or a situation in which you have networked for the health of a population or your community.


As a Certified Dialysis Nurse my professional affiliation is American Nephrology Nurses Association. I am also a member of my School’s Alumni Association. There are times that they sponsor free clinics in our community specially providing flu vaccine to the elderly. The School Alumni Association is very active in it and as a nurse I sometimes go with them. The professional affiliation offer discounts to some health symposiums and I also sometimes avail of it when I have the time.

Discussion 5

Nursing affiliations and networking are essential for nurse leaders because they can receive extra help when needed. Networking will help in my career future because it will remind me that nursing takes a team effort. When others can offer their support and opinions, it can make the task less daunting. Networking helps nurses to get involved and to become engaged (ANA, 2015). Nurses get to meet like-minded people (ANA, 2015).

In the field of nursing, this connection is vital as it can also serve as a way to de-stress. These individuals have probably gone through the same thing and have advice for these kinds of problems. By joining affiliations and networking, the nurse will expand their knowledge and learn from others. Furthermore, networking can also result in career advancements (ANA, 2015).

An example of a situation where I networked for the health of a population in my community took place in nursing school. During my psych rotation, we decided to make “care-packages” for the homeless, by filling backpacks up with life-necessities such as toothbrushes, gloves, socks, etc. During this time, we networked and asked individuals in our community such as church families and close relatives and friends, for donations. We also affiliated with a homeless shelter in a nearby city. This shelter let us know what day would work best, and we made it work. We worked together and took advantage of this connection that we had to improve the lives of others in our communities.

Reference(Managing Conflict and Networking)

American Nurses Association [ANA]. (2015). Professional Networking for Nurses. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/resources/individual/…

Discussion 6

Professional affiliation and networking’s of organizations help improve patient care and implement a support system for nursing leaders nationwide. There are a variety of benefits related networking; it initially provides members the opportunity to gain an education on methods of becoming vocal about the nursing practice while making new connections with other healthcare members (ANA, 2015). Networking also allows for nurses to exchange knowledge and spark discussions about a specialty or general practice. It provides the framework to connect with like-minded nurses within the organization and help innovate ideas. I believe that information is knowledge and knowledge is the key to growth, and networking allows members to obtain both. It grants opportunities, resources to updated evidence-based practices and access to other mentorship for guidance and support. Other significant benefits are related to the increased ability to network with their peers and become an active member of the organization.

The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurse (AMSN) is a dedicated specialty organization that I’m a member of. It provides me with a support system and has an active community of 11,000 medical-surgical nurses. The purpose of the organization is to motivate and empower nurses to become leaders in their professional environment (AMSN, 2016). AMSN hub, for instance, is a networking resource I often use to communicate and connect with nurses nationwide. It is designed as a platform for nurses to connect through discussion of topics related to the Medical-surgical practice. It allows nurses to network and collaborates with other fellow professionals on the most current issues, findings and visions of the practice (AMSN, 2016). Because of this of networking platform, I’m able to broaden my understanding of the Medical-surgical specialty and improve patient care. I used this network to gain access to new information about the specialty and share ideas to my team to improve the work environment.

References:

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses [AMSN]. (2016) About the AMSN Hub. Retrieved from website: https://www.amsn.org/membership/amsn-hub/about-ams…

American Nurses Association [ANA]. (2015). Professional Networking for Nurses. Retrieved from website: http://nursingworld.org/Professional Networking-for-NursesSw

 
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How The Brain Learns

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How The Brain Learns

(How The Brain Learns)

In your “How the Brain Learns” flyer, include separate sections that address each of the following:

  • Key Words (1 point): Define working memory, attention, and executive functions.
  • Relationship Among Executive Functions (1 point): Using examples, discuss the relationship among the three core executive functions (i.e., working memory, inhibitory control, and set-shifting).
  • Development of Executive Functions (2 points): Using examples, discuss how the three core executive functions develop from infancy through age 8.
  • Executive Functions and Role (2 points): Examine the role the three core executive functions play in learning and development. For each of the functions, provide a specific example to support your examination.
  • Neural Regions and Executive Functions (2 points): Explain at least two ways the prefrontal and ventral striatum neural regions are associated with executive functions in emotional situations.
  • Delayed Gratification (1 point): Using examples, discuss at least two different factors that influence young children’s willingness to delay gratification.
  • Environmental Influences (1point): Using examples, explain at least three environmental influences that impact executive functioning and memory.
  • Training of Executive Functions (1 point): Discuss at least two specific ways to help executive functions in children in the classroom.
  • Flyer Design (1 point): Incorporates at least three images or graphics that are related to the content of the flyer.
  • Flyer Length (.5 points): Your flyer must be at least 2 pages in length.
  • Title Page (.25 points): Inclusion of a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of presentation
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Source Requirement (0.5 Points): Reference two scholarly sources in addition to the text. All sources included in the References list must be cited in the content of the flyer.
  • APA Formatting (0.25 Points): Use APA formatting consistently throughout the assignment, which includes citations in the body of the assignment, the title page, and references list.
  • Syntax and Mechanics (0.25 Points): Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.
 
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Electronic health record

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Electronic health record

(Electronic health record)

An electronic health record (EHR) is a digital version of a patient’s medical history, containing comprehensive information about their health and treatment. It includes a wide range of data, such as medical history, diagnoses, medications, allergies, immunization records, laboratory test results, and more. EHRs provide healthcare professionals with quick access to patient information, facilitating better coordination of care among providers.

These records are designed to be accessible across different healthcare settings, enabling seamless sharing of information between hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers involved in a patient’s care. EHR systems also often include features like decision support tools, allowing clinicians to make more informed treatment decisions based on the patient’s data and clinical guidelines.

Benefits of EHRs include improved patient safety, enhanced efficiency in healthcare delivery, reduced medical errors, and better coordination of care. Additionally, EHRs can empower patients to be more engaged in their healthcare by providing them with access to their own health information and enabling them to communicate more effectively with their healthcare providers. Overall, EHRs play a crucial role in modern healthcare by digitizing and centralizing patient health information to improve the quality and effectiveness of care delivery.

Question description

This assessment requires you address EHR implementation strategies for health organizations and describe how EHRs improve patient safety. You will consider your own facility’s implementation of its electronic health record, if you have one. If not, you should contact a large health system in your area and talk to their IT department, or you may select one of your clinical sites and contact that IT department. Answer the following questions:

• State the EHR mandate. Who started it? When?

• What are the goals of the mandate?

• Describe your facility’s plan. If you have already implemented a system, what steps were taken? Make sure you use the HealthIT.gov website—be clear!

• Describe “meaningful use”.

Make sure you also include a clear, separate introduction and conclusion as a part of this assignment, as these are worth separate points on the grading rubric.

References

Minimum of four (4) total references: two (2) references from required course materials and two (2) peer-reviewed references. All references must be no older than five years (unless making a specific point using a seminal piece of information)

Peer-reviewed references include references from professional data bases such as PubMed or CINHAL applicable to population and practice area, along with evidence based clinical practice guidelines. Examples of unacceptable references are Wikipedia, UpToDate, Epocrates, Medscape, WebMD, hospital organizations, insurance recommendations, & secondary clinical databases.

Style

Unless otherwise specified, all the written assignment must follow APA 6th edition formatting, citations and references

Required Resources:
Textbooks

Ethics and Issues in Contemporary Nursing (CO 7 & MO g)

Articles:

How to Identify and Address Unsafe Conditions Associated with Health IT
https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/how_t…

 
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Echoes of Nazi Prejudice

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Echoes of Nazi Prejudice

(Echoes of Nazi Prejudice)

Sociology

What is this assignment?

After reviewing the “Holocaust Encyclopedia Oral Histories” resource, describe a fictitious event that could have occurred involving prejudice and discrimination when ‘you’ were a young adult in Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945.  The paper must be 2 to 3 pages in length.  Remember you are writing this paper as if you were a Jewish person living in Nazi Germany.  Integrate the various interactions between prejudice and discrimination ‘you’ may have faced using Merton’s typologies and explain the role of power and control in discrimination and prejudice within those interactions.  You will need references in addition to the textbook and the Weekly Activities to complete this assignment.

How will writing the Week 1  Holocaust: Oral Histories Paper help me in my future career?

Writing the Week 1 Holocaust: Oral Histories Paper can help you see the world from the perspective of others.  Chances are in your current or future career you will work with people from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and generations.  See through another’s perspective may help you become more tolerant and accepting of your coworkers’ beliefs, attitudes, and motivations.

How will this assignment be evaluated?

Please review the corresponding rubric.

What should you pay attention to when completing this assignment?

·         Your job is to place yourself in another person’s ‘shoes.’

·         When writing this assignment make sure that you are writing as if you were a Jewish person living in Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945.

·         Ensure that you integrate the various interactions between prejudice and discrimination using Merton’s typologies.

·         Explain the role of power and control in discrimination and prejudice within those interactions.

·         You will need references in addition to the textbook and the Weekly Activities to complete this assignment.

·         Organize this paper just like you would organize a good essay: introduction, body, and conclusion.

·         Remember that well developed paragraphs should be between 3-5 sentences long. If you are unsure of how to write good paragraphs, consult and old English Composition textbook or make an appointment to see someone in the Student Success Center.

·         All assignments should use APA style, be error-free (grammar and spelling count), have one-inch margins, and include a cover page and reference page.  In text citations and a reference page are required when using outside sources.

 
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