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\nDiscussion1: Managing the Impact of Schizophrenia Diagnosis
\nA diagnosis of schizophrenia most often comes in early adulthood. Often what are called \u201cfirst breaks\u201d come while an individual is in college. This lifelong and life-changing diagnosis for a 20- or 21-year-old often comes as a shock and causes much dismay for the client and his or her family members.
\nFor this Discussion, consider how you would work with the client and his or her family members to acclimate to this diagnosis. Then consider how you would prepare them for the changed expectations they will now have for their loved one. Finally, using your skills from previous coursework, describe the developmental expectations that have changed since the diagnosis. Consider also the grief and loss the family will experience. Be sure to use a strengths perspective to address potential concerns.
\n\u00b7 Post a description of how you, as a social worker, might work with a client and the client\u2019s family in acclimating to the client\u2019s recent diagnosis of schizophrenia.\u00a0
\n\u00b7 Then explain how you might help the client\u2019s family manage the grief and loss related to the changes in developmental expectations since the client\u2019s diagnosis.\u00a0
\n\u00b7 Finally, explain how you might help the client and the client\u2019s family prepare for the changed expectations they now have for the client.\u00a0
\n\u00b7 Be sure to use the strengths perspective to address their concerns.
\nReferences (use 3 or more)
\nAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
\n\u00b7 \u201cSchizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders\u201d (pp. 87\u2013122)
\nBeecher, B. (2009). The medical model, mental health practitioners, and individuals with schizophrenia and their families. Journal of Social Work Practice, 23(1), 9\u201320.
\nBradshaw, W., Armour, M. P., & Roseborough, D. (2007). Finding a place in the world: The experience of recovery from severe mental illness. Qualitative Social Work, 6(1), 27\u201347.
\nPerkins, D. V., Raines, J. A., Tschopp, M. K., & Warner, T. D. (2009) Gainful employment reduces stigma toward people recovering from schizophrenia. Community Mental Health Journal, 45(3), 158\u2013162.
\nPrince, J. D. (2005). Family involvement and satisfaction with community mental health care of individuals with schizophrenia. Community Mental Health Journal, 41(4), 419\u2013429.
\nSomers, V. (2007). Schizophrenia: The impact of parental illness on children. The British Journal of Social Work, 37(8), 1319\u20131334.<\/p>\n
Discussion2:
\nPolicy Process and Public Opinion
\nManaging public opinion and understanding the balance between its influence and your advocacy goals is a delicate matter. It is a task fraught with uncertainty because, as a policy advocate, you must navigate through the territory of politicians, bureaucrats, and lobbyists whose primary goals are to appease and please their constituents.
\nIn this Discussion, you select a social problem that is of interest to you and identify how public opinion influences the process and political approaches involved in addressing that social problem.
\n\u00b7 Post a description of the importance of public opinion in addressing the social problem you have selected.\u00a0
\n\u00b7 How does public opinion influence political approaches to the problem?\u00a0
\n\u00b7 Explain.\u00a0
\n\u00b7 What policy advocacy approaches and skills can you use to address the problem with political leaders?\u00a0
\n\u00b7 What are the social justice implications of your approach?
\nReferences (use 3 or more)
\nBurns, J. C., Paul, P. D., & Paz, S. R. (2012). Participatory asset mapping: A community research lab toolkit. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.communityscience.com\/knowledge4equity\/AssetMappingToolkit.pdf
\nCommunity Toolbox. (2016). 2. Assessing community needs and resources. Retrieved from http:\/\/ctb.ku.edu\/en\/assessing-community-needs-and-resources\u00a0
\nJansson, B. S. (2018). Becoming an effective policy advocate: From policy practice to social justice. (8th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks\/Cole Cengage Learning Series.
\n\u00b7 Chapter 4, “Understanding the Ecology of Policy in Government, Electoral, Community, and Agency Settings” (pp. 100\u2013140)
\nRome, S. H., & Hoechstetter, S. (2010). Social work and civic engagement: The political participation of professional social workers. Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 37(3), 107\u2013129.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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