To prepare: Review the schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders in the DSM-5. Review the Learning Resources this week related to schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders and consider specific definitions and conditions for these types of disorders. Post the following: Define and explain schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders based on the DSM-5 and […]

    Excellent discussion. Creativity is fascinating- well desired and hard to pinpoint! Usually, creativity is thought of as reserved for the arts, which of course, is a traditional if not narrow view of what creativity is. One of my favorite books on creativity is by Weisberg (cognitive psychologist).  He's done a lot of research […]

Choose a person who has experienced a crisis or trauma. It could be you, a family member, friend or someone in a movie or on TV. Using trauma informed practices, create an individualized Service Plan. Resources that are different places that demonstrate knowledge of trauma-informed approaches (not just one treatment center). Identify someone in need (you, a friend, family member, […]

Each assignment in this course has been building your understanding of integration. While other assignments have allowed you to identify the model of integration with which you most closely align, this Integration Presentation Assignment is about synthesizing all you have learned to demonstrate your understanding of each text’s discussion of integration.   Instructions   · […]

· Describe  two antecedent factors that affect work and retirement in later adulthood.   · Explain how these factors positively or negatively influence resilience in late adulthood.   Respond to  two colleagues:   · Describe  one way each colleague might assist a client in late adulthood with midlife adjustment and well-being to address the factors […]

The thoughts and opinions you have about clients will influence your treatment of them. To discover your own assumptions about those with mental health disorders, answer the following questions based on your own thoughts and opinions. There are no right or wrong answers.   1. What causes the movement on the adaptive–maladaptive mental health continuum? […]

Compare and contrast methadone and buprenorphine. Include mechanisms of action and pros/cons.   Do you plan or have a desire to work with substance use disorders in an in-depth fashion?   Use the appropriate APA formatting.   All components must be discussed to receive full credit.

“If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.” Francis Bacon – The Advancement of Learning   Conflict Resolution is an essential element of life, but a task filled with so many diverse issues that not many can […]

Disasters and Mental Health 500 Words or more   Disasters and emergencies are stressful for many people including survivors, families, rescue workers, communities, etc.  According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2017), “When people experience a disaster, they may experience a variety of reactions, many of which are natural responses to difficult […]

Read textbook Chapter 4: Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions. Page 273.   Complete the Understand Yourself Exercise: How Well Do You Add Up as a Team Member?   Add up your score.   Then find your score range.   Part II:   Write a reflection essay by using the following questions to prompt your thoughts:  […]