Psychology

Final Paper—Self-Reflective Paper

Final Paper—Self-Reflective Paper

During this course, you have examined theory, process, and methods in the fields of consultation and supervision. You have ideally gained theoretical and empirical knowledge as well as relevant practical skills needed to function as consultants and supervisors.

For the Final Paper, you demonstrate your self-awareness and insight via a paper that synthesizes your reflections from both the in-residence and online components of this course.
In this paper, you should choose either supervision or consultation (clearly identifying which area) and include the following:

  • Your follow-up thoughts and reflections based on feedback you received and experiences you had in-residence
  • A discussion of your strengths and skills that require further development
  • Specific plans for professional growth related to your skills that require further development, including an honest evaluation of your ability to provide culturally competent supervision or consultation
  • A description of your current theoretical orientation to supervision or consultation, how you arrived at this decision, and the key factors that have influenced you

The paper should be 10 pages, in correct APA format (1 inch margins, 12 point font), and should include relevant citations and references that are listed in hanging, indented format.

Required Readings

Ardichvili, A. (2000). Critical dilemmas for the independent consultant. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 52(2), 133–141.
Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Brown, D., Pryzwansky, W. B., & Schulte, A. C. (2011). Psychological consultation and collaboration: Introduction to theory and practice (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

Leonard, H. S. (1999). Becoming a consultant: The real stories. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 51(1), 3–13.
Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Required Media

Psychotherapy.net (Producer). (2006). Irvin Yalom: Live case consultation [Video file].
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 90 minutes.

Psychotherapy.net (Producer). (2007). Arnold Lazarus: Live case consultation [Video file].
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 66 minutes.

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Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plans when Working with Children and Adolescents

Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plans when Working with Children and Adolescents

In Weeks 4 and 5, you completed case conceptualization and treatment planning for an adult. Recall that the approaches and techniques you selected were chosen from those within the therapy approach that you selected to apply to the case (either CBT or REBT). To complete case conceptualization and treatment planning for children and adolescents (as well as adults with developmental disabilities), psychologists also must consider how to adapt standard CBT/REBT techniques so that they are developmentally appropriate for individual clients.

Clients in the pre-operational stage of cognitive development may not be able to understand logic or problem solving, but can engage in role play and use realia as symbols. Adolescents in the formal operational stage of cognitive development may be able to reason abstractly and test alternate viewpoints, but may display poor ability to identify emotions. They may also be hesitant to disclose information to adults (especially parents) or risk embarrassment. Adapting techniques for developmental level and specific disorders requires creativity and flexibility on the part of the psychologist. It is important to note that for some age groups and issues, there are empirically supported products available for purchase. A good example of this is Coping Cat, a CBT program for children with anxiety disorders.

For this Assignment, you complete a case conceptualization for an adolescent named Suzanne.

To prepare:

  • Review the case study of Suzanne in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider the irrational beliefs that she might have. Are there multicultural issues present? Would you assign homework? What is the best approach for communicating with Suzanne’s mom?
  • Choose either the CBT approach or the REBT approach for working with this client. Download the appropriate case conceptualization document from the Learning Resources.
  • Complete the appropriate case conceptualization handout for Suzanne’s case. Consider how you might adapt techniques from your selected approach for inclusion in treatment planning for this client.

To complete this Assignment:

  • Complete either the CBT Case Conceptualization handout or the REBT Case Conceptualization handout for Suzanne’s case, based on the approach you selected.
  • Complete a treatment plan for this case study.

Required Readings

Crawley, S. A., Podell, J. L., Beidas, R. S., Braswell, L., & Kendall, P. C. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral therapy with youth. In K. S. Dobson (Ed.), Handbook of cognitive behavioral therapies (3rd ed.) (pp. 358–360). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Ishikawa, S. (2015). A cognitive-behavioral model of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Japanese Psychological Research, 57(3), 180–193. doi:10.1111/jpr.12078
A Cognitive‐behavioral Model of Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents by Ishikawa, S., in Japanese Psychological Research, Vol. 57/Issue 3. Copyright 2015 by John Wiley & Sons – Journals. Reprinted by permission of John Wiley & Sons – Journals via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Palermo, T. M., Bromberg, M. H., Beals-Erickson, S., Law, E. F., Durkin, L., Noel, M., & Chen, M. (2016). Development and initial feasibility testing of brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia in adolescents with comorbid conditions. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 4(2), 214–226. doi:10.1037/cpp0000140
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Shea, D. (2016). A case illustration using REBT/CBT. Cognitive behavioral approaches for counselors (pp. 75–86). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Cognitive Behavioral Approaches for Counselors, 1st Edition by Shea, D. Copyright 2016 by Sage College. Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center.

Document: Case Study of Suzanne (PDF document)

Document: CBT Case Conceptualization handout (Word document)

Document: REBT Case Conceptualization handout (Word document)

Optional Resource

Bernard, M. E. (2008, September). Albert Ellis and the world of children. Paper presented at the 43rd Annual Conference of the Australian Psychological Society, Tasmania.

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PSY 4800 Senior Seminar

PSY 4800 Senior Seminar

Professional Associations in Psychology

For this assignment, you will examine the various associations in psychology as they relate to your interests in psychology. For example, if you are interested in Forensic Psychology you would research professional organizations or associations associated with Forensic Psychology.

  • For this assignment, you will choose two professional organizations.
  • Find two recent scholarly journal articles (within the last 2–3 years) related to the two fields of psychology for the professional organizations you have chosen.
  • Write a 2–3-page report on the professional organizations integrating information from the journal articles.
  • This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin®
For this week, students will research the various disciplines of psychology utilizing scholarly journals and outside resources from three perspectives: the theoretical, conceptual, and practical/applied.

my field is domestic violence counselor

counseling psychologist

 

you can use your own articles and 2 to three pages

the class has no books

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Resources for the Integrative Literature Review

Resources for the Integrative Literature Review

Resources for the Integrative Literature Review

Prior to beginning work on this written assignment, be sure to carefully review the instructions for the Final Assignment, which is due at the end of Week Six. In preparation for that assignment, you will list the four required content domains you have chosen for the Integrative Literature Review and provide a minimum list of six resources you intend to use for each domain. For assistance with researching your resources, please view the Psychology Subject Guide in the Ashford University Library.

For the group of resources in each domain, evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the research findings and provide a rationale for including the group within the domain. These rationales should include descriptions of how the research findings will function together in the Integrative Literature Review.

Please use the format below for each of the four domains.

Name of the Domain: (e.g., Psychopharmacology)
List the complete references for each of the six resources. Format your reference list in alphabetical order according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Rationale:
One to two paragraphs including the required information noted above.

The Resources for the Integrative Literature Review

  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least 24 scholarly sources, including a minimum of 20 from the Ashford University Library.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

No, no extra material that I can think of. But please let me know if there is anything you need from me.

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Need someone to write my five page paper for Sociology

Need someone to write my five page paper for Sociology

What do you believe the federal minimum wage should be? Be sure to take a sociological perspective and reference the concept of living wage while crafting a 3-page argument. Please look at the rubric. I uploaded it to the question

its actually a 3 page paper

Nope its just actually 3 pages and the rubric is attached. Just please make sure to follow the rubric and the instructions

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