Discuss this information in light of our studies over these four weeks. Do you see any trends or patterns? How does stress and coping contribute to disease and illness? How does this information relate to you, your family, or community? What recommendation would you make to improve the health of citizens in your community?

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DB WK 4

Find the leading causes of death. You can find this information in the latest edition of Vital Statistics of the United States at https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htm

This article was written in 2017 — http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/282929.php What are the Leading Causes of Death in the US?

How does it compare?

Tell us about your findings. Discuss this information in light of our studies over these four weeks. Do you see any trends or patterns? How does stress and coping contribute to disease and illness? How does this information relate to you, your family, or community? What recommendation would you make to improve the health of citizens in your community? Please keep in mind your studies over these four weeks and use professional information in your response.

Create a resource guide that highlights how relationships are influenced by trauma and narrative tools for working with trauma.

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Bridging with a Narrative Lens

You will create a resource guide that highlights how relationships are influenced by trauma and narrative tools for working with trauma. Please note that this assignment can be more of a listing rather than a formal paper. Think of this resource guide as something you would pass along to fellow MFTs that allows them to see how narrative and group processes can be applied to relationship therapy.

Part 1- Description
The first part of the resource guide is a description of experiences that can be part of relationships as a result of past trauma in one or both partners.

Part 2 – The Narrative Approach
The second part of the resource guide is specific to interventions that are part of the narrative model. The readings for this week build on the narrative model and describe populations that might be influenced by trauma and how this influences relationships. Narrative tools and techniques (and adapted narrative tools and techniques) are discussed throughout the readings and can be applied to this resource guide.

What does benevolence mean to you? If counselors take an Oath of Benevolence, what does that look like specifically in terms of behaviors, attitudes, moral judgments, facial expressions, acceptance, validation, quality of investment or services, biases etc.?

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Discussion post

What does benevolence mean to you? If counselors take an Oath of Benevolence, what does that look like specifically in terms of behaviors, attitudes, moral judgments, facial expressions, acceptance, validation, quality of investment or services, biases etc.? Provide rationale and examples. What does the research say about the specific role of benevolence in treating individuals

Resources:

https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index

Diagnose the main character (and other important characters if any) according to the DSM-5-TR. Explain in detail why you gave the diagnoses. Go through each of the DSM criteria and explain how your character has those symptoms.

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“Girl, Interrupted” by Susanna Kaysen

The review should be at least 12 to 15 typed (double-spaced) pages, and must be written in APA style (5 points). The following are guidelines for the review.

1. Summarize the book (no more than two pages). 10 points

2. Diagnose the main character (and other important characters if any) according to the DSM-5-TR. Explain in detail why you gave the diagnoses. Go through each of the DSM criteria and explain how your character has those symptoms. Be sure to discuss psychosocial stressors the character is dealing with, and the potential impact of culture on the person’s illness. (at least two pages). 25 points

3. Write a 5-page research review of one of the disorders that the main character was diagnosed with. Include information about the incidence, causes, and treatments of the disorder. You should not cover symptoms in this section, this section should address other issues related to this disorder you chose. Be sure to include at least 2 scientific journal articles in this section of the paper. 20 points

4. Identify and give examples of at least two defense mechanisms that one of the characters’ employs. One page. 10 points

5. Describe the main character’s behavior according to at least TWO different theoretical perspectives (e.g., biological, humanistic, etc). Be sure not to just define what the perspective is. You have to use the components of the theory to explain why the person is behaving the way they do. At least three pages. 20 points.

6. Was the character treated? If yes, then describe how, and whether you disagree or agree with the treatment approach. If no, do you think they should have been treated, and how? At least one page. 5 points.

7. You can be creative and add anything else about why the character was interesting to you, what you learned from this assignment, etc.
Be sure that you divide your paper into these sections so that it is clearly organized (5 points). More details and information about the paper will be discussed at length in class.

Compare and contrast the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct and Saint Leo University’s Core Values.

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Discussion 3

Compare and contrast the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct and Saint Leo University’s Core Values.

  • https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/
  • https://www.saintleo.edu/about

Create an abstract that is a concise summary of your research study. Include information on your research question, subjects (if applicable), methods, results, and discussion.

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Hypothetical study

I. Abstract: For the first section of your research report, you will create an abstract that is a concise summary of your research study. Include information on your research question, subjects (if applicable), methods, results, and discussion.

II. Introduction: In this section, you will create an introduction that includes a literature review of research pertinent to the topic area you have chosen. This section should contain the following elements, which will demonstrate your ability to interpret psychological research and develop research questions regarding unexplored topic areas:

  • A. Prepare a literature review
  • B. Determine testable research questions with hypotheses

III. Methods and Results: For the next section of your research report, you will develop methods and results sections that inform potential readers of how you conducted your study and what the statistical results of the study were. These sections should contain the following elements, which will demonstrate your ability to detail the process of conducting research and to appropriately convey your results:

  • A. Explain the methods of how you conducted your study
  • B. Conduct statistical analyses as appropriate

IV. Discussion: For the last section of your research report, you will write your discussion section, which describes your interpretation of your results and speaks to how future researchers can expound on your work. This piece should contain the following elements, which will demonstrate your ability to detail the process of conducting research and to appropriately convey your results:

  • A. Interpret your results
  • B. Discuss any limitations or ethical issues

Your research report should be appropriately formatted following the latest guidelines for APA formatting, using g in-text citations when necessary. You will be expected to use at least 10 research articles in the topic area to support your review of the literature. uidelines for Submission: Your research report should be at least 15 pages in length (plus a cover page and references) and written in APA format. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. The paper will utilize at least 10 scholarly sources. Any references should be cited in APA format.

Discuss the scientific focus of the field and why that is important in understanding the nature of the field of clinical psychology. Discuss the integration of science in theory and practice.

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PS380-1: Describe the nature and scope of the field of clinical psychology.

This unit has introduced the field of clinical psychology, and several related aspects including areas of practice, goals in the field, and emphasizing the scientific focus of this field. In this paper, you will describe your understanding of these important concepts, which will serve as an important foundation for your ongoing study in this course.

A 2-3-page descriptive essay, not including the title and reference pages, should include the following elements: Please describe the following aspects regarding the nature and scope of the field of clinical psychology:

A detailed description of the nature of the field of clinical psychology
Include a definition of clinical psychology, supported by course material.
Discuss the scientific focus of the field and why that is important in understanding the nature of the field of clinical psychology.
Discuss the integration of science in theory and practice.
Discuss the scope of the field of clinical psychology through a discussion of at least three areas of clinical practice that are included in the field.
The paper should include support from the textbook and at least one additional scholarly source.

Describe and discuss how ‘cognitive theories’ differ from ‘learning (or conditioning) theories’ in their explanation of why symptoms happen in bipolar disorder OR depression.

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Cognitive and behavioural symptoms of bipolar disorder OR depression

Part 1. Describe cognitive and behavioural symptoms of bipolar disorder OR depression(600 words). In Part 1 of this assignment, you should take care to identify those symptoms which you believe are behavioural and those which pertain to cognitions. Your markers will look for evidence that you have delineated which represents cognitive symptoms and which are considered behavioural symptoms.

Part 2. Describe and discuss how ‘cognitive theories’ differ from ‘learning (or conditioning) theories’ in their explanation of why symptoms happen in bipolar disorder OR depression. In Part 2 you need to demonstrate your understanding of how two different perspectives account for the symptoms and make clear how they differ. Your markers will allocate marks to how well you describe the key elements of each theory (remembering that a theory is a foundation for treatment rather than a treatment per se) and marks will be allocated for how well you describe the key differences. A hint – Cognitive theories focus on faulty thinking patterns and cognitive biases while learning theories focus on the role of environmental factors, such as conditioning and reinforcement. Note, you can be selective if you like by highlighting that your description will focus on accounts of symptoms X & Y. This will enable you to achieve the depth required in the recommended word count.(600 words)

Part 3. Describe how cognitive behavioural therapy is used to reduce the symptoms of bipolar OR depressive disorder and how it is thought to work. In Part 3, you need to show your understanding of a particular approach to treatment, what type of symptoms the approach is addressing and how this is carried out to bring change for the client. Your account should be a critical evaluation, in that you attempt to look critically at the research base to provide information about the current evidence base for the treatment.

Compare and contrast the cognitive interventions presented in your articles (at least one intervention per article) and explain why you think they would be effective.

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Milestone One Cognitive

• Create an annotated bibliography entry for the primary source provided. Sources should be described in your own words for a general audience. Your entry should include a summary of the following:

  •  The problem addressed
  •  The methodology, measurements, and sample
  •  The findings
  •  Conclusions and limitations of the research design

Mnemonic strategy training improves memory for object location associations in both healthy elderly and patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, single-blind study.

• Create an annotated bibliography entry for the primary source of your choice. Sources should be described in your own words for a general audience. Your entry should include a summary of the following:

  • The problem addressed
  • The methodology, measurements, and sample
  • The findings
  • Conclusions and limitations of the research design

Adaptive working memory strategy training in early Alzheimer’s disease: Randomized controlled trial

• Compare and contrast the cognitive interventions presented in your articles (at least one intervention per article) and explain why you think they would be effective. Include the following in your comparison:

  • The respective strengths of each intervention
  • How the articles address your target population. If they do not, what would need to be modified in the intervention?

References

Hampstead, B. M., Sathian, K., Phillips, P. A., Amaraneni, A., Delaune, W. R., & Stringer, A. Y. (2012). Mnemonic strategy training improves memory for object location associations in both healthy elderly and patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, single-blind study. Neuropsychology, 26(3), 385–399. https://doi-org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1037/a0027545

Huntley, J., Hampshire, A., Bor, D., Owen, A., & Howard, R. (2017). Adaptive working memory strategy training in early Alzheimer’s disease: Randomised controlled trial. The British Journal of Psychiatry, 210(1), 61-66. doi:10.1192/bjp.bp.116.182048

Discuss at least two examples of behaviors that can lead to physical health issues and disease. Describe how the experience of stress can impact psychological disorders.

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PSY 606 Module 2 Assignment_ Impact of Stress

Stress impacts our physical and mental health. This assignment will look at the impact of stress on both our physical and mental health, ways you can advise clients to help reduce stress and its impact, and to examine the impact of stress on yourself. In psychology, reducing stress is a big part of healing, so it is important that we understand it.

Instructions:

(1) Discuss at least two examples of behaviors that can lead to physical health issues and disease.
– Examine ways you could advise your clients to start to change these behavioral patterns.

(2) Describe how the experience of stress can impact psychological disorders.

(3) Explore how stress has impacted your own mental and physical health.
– Apply the ideas, terms, and concepts from this week to your own experience.