Discussion 1: Attachment Theory
The adolescent stage can be described as a time where there is a loss of innocence and a preentry into adulthood.
A large part of being an adolescent is beginning that process of stepping out into the world and learning about oneself as a unique and autonomous individual. This movement out into the world is contingent upon the knowledge that this young person will have a safe and secure home to return to at the end of the day.
If a traumatic loss or event has occurred in the adolescent's life, there may be no safe base to which this individual can return.
Attachment theory teaches us that a young person's ability to attach/engage with peers, family, and other potential support systems is an important aspect of the developmental process. During the adolescent stage of development, assessing attachment styles is important because it provides a window into how the adolescent relates to others, which allows the clinician to choose the appropriate intervention.
For this Discussion, program case study for the Bradley family (in attachments).
Post an application of the attachment theory to the case of either Tiffani or Brady. Discuss the connection between his or her attachment style and the exhibiting behavior.
Support your posts with specific references to this week's resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references. Should be at least 100 words and contain at least 1 reference and 1 citation.
Discussion 2: Developmental Stages
Understanding an adolescent's behavior can be at times elusive and even frustrating. Due to the multiple aspects of the developmental tasks during these years, it can be at times quite challenging to clearly define the issue(s) at hand.
Assessment during this stage will include an evaluation of whether an adolescent's actions are indicative of unhealthy behavior or merely representative of being an adolescent. A comprehensive assessment that includes an evaluation of the client's developmental stage is a priority when working with this age group.
For this Discussion, use the cast study of Brady. Also, read online about and use Erikson's developmental theory.
Post an assessment of whether the client is mastering the stage of identity. Identify the areas that should be addressed in an intervention based on his or her developmental stage. Describe how you might address those areas.
Support your posts with specific references to this week's resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.Should be at least 100 words and contain at least 1 reference and 1 citation.
Discussion 3: Psychosocial Theory and Diverse Groups
There will be times when a social worker is presented with a case where they are not familiar with the surrounding psychosocial issues. Because social workers are on a continual journey in learning, it is important to read pertinent literature. This Discussion provides an opportunity to visit Walden Library and strengthen your skills in identifying and locating an empirical research article.
To prepare:
• Use this group: an immigrant individual from a racial or ethnic minority group
• Then conduct a search for an empirical study focused on the group above and the unique psychosocial factors or issues a social worker should be aware of when working with that group.
Post:
• Post the APA-style reference for the article you found.
• Describe four specific psychosocial factors that should be taken into account in order to understand the psychosocial context when working with the group you selected. (Two of these factors should be psychologically related and two of these factors should be socially related).
• Identify and explain a psychosocial intervention that addresses one of the four specific psychosocial factors you described above.
• Identify 1 to 2 outcomes you might measure if you were to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
• Evaluate one advantage of using a psychosocial framework in social work practice with the group you chose.
• Should be at least 100 words and contain at least 1 reference and 1 citation.